Tyneside folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE first grabbed the attention of the country in 1970 with their debut album Nicely Out of Tune. There followed a string of memorable albums and evergreen

FLOOK : CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2025!   What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums and

The earliest mention of The Copper Family is in the village of Rottingdean when in 1593, a male Copper was married in the parish church. There is a very good

Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to

With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners with their high-energy footstompin’ rhythms, which have taken crowds by storm across the UK and beyond.

Eliza nominated for ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016. Nominated ‘Best Album’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2015. The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his twice

Jon Boden has become the ‘stand out performer of his generation’ (The Guardian) of traditional folk artists, but one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of the genre. He

An intimate conversation with a unique artist who has carved a special place in the folk music of both the UK and the USA. Peggy Seeger’s story is one of

Touring Latest Album ‘‘A Little Bit Slanted’’ The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery cast their evocative magic over songs born of tradition. From the misty beauties of Mo Bhuachaillín Donn

Garage that night. Fast forward 8 years and 100 gigs and counting and Man The Lifeboats are ploughing their full-throttle folked-up furrow on the festival circuit, winning over audiences at

Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K.Jones), whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system. If they

Two of the most dynamic musicians in folk music strike sparks off each other in a fantastic new, cross generational, duo. With repertoire ranging from Bluegrass songs to Northumbrian rants;

Gonora Sounds is a family band that has been busking on the streets of Zimbabwe since 2004. Entertaining thousands of commuters with their street beat dubbed Gonora Sounds by regular

“MY FAVORITE GUITARIST IN THE WHOLE WORLD” NATALIE MACMASTER “A ferocious passion and a beautiful tenderness, sensitivity, respect, understanding & love perpetually shines out through the music of virtuoso musician

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades Kathryn Roberts and Sean

Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins Commissioned and produced by Pete Townshend and created by Reg Meuross, Fire & Dust – The Woody Guthrie Story is a journey into

With 19 albums to his own name in a career spanning three decades, Ian Shaw is widely regarded as the best male jazz vocalist the UK has produced. He is also a

Renowned folk dance band Whapweasel have been delighting and exhausting the folk dance enthusiasts for over 20 years. This solid seven piece folk rock dance band have now over that

GRACE WILL LEAD US HOME  John Newton was a bad boy teenager. Pressed-ganged at 17, he was sold as a slave himself to an African Princess; later became a slave

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have

‘Envelope-pushing’ accordion and percussion duo Thatcher and Knowles defy the preconceptions of what their instruments can do, breaking with tradition while tactfully adopting it as a foundation for playful experimentation.

‘Piskey Led are four young musicians who formed in Cardiff in late 2021; they showcase a highly entertaining and absorbing mixture of original and traditional music, influenced by the folk

They’re a breath of fresh air peddling engaging, bright and breezy transatlantic folk and making it seem as easy as breathing.  All under 30, The Magpies are one of the

Evocative and distinctive, folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) transport audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies and their message of hope during hard times. Described at “Two excellent

The Ashen Keys are a multi instrumental, multi voiced celebration of heartfelt storytelling from Kent. Their sound tells of influences from folk, blues, pop, classical and even early music. Expect

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music.  Combining an infectious

Heather also performs as the Heather Ferrier Trio with guitarist Alasdair Paul and drummer Adam Stapleford. On stage, the trio’s sound is an explosion of groove and melody that embellishes

“The singer spent hard years touring west Africa to pursue his dream of a music career, but a chance holiday meeting – and relocation to the Kent coast – sealed

London based dream-folk band “Something Sleeps” features songwriters Fiona Fey and Rey Yusuf, known for their vocal harmonies and emotionally provocative lyrics. Intricately flowing songs in vocal harmony wind their

Banter are Nina Zella, Simon Care, Tim Walker and Mark Jolley. Four fine musicians whose roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits –

MORAG BUTLER runs Rosslyn Court, our nearest Folk venue in Margate and is known for singing humorous -and risqué- songs as well as the traditional and contemporary.   She was described

Sally and Brian are well known in the clubs and festivals of the south-east. “A good song needs a killer line. They know how to write a killer line. Personal

Keith and Sylvia have a very wide-ranging repertoire, strong voices and an uncannily compatible and complimentary styles of delivery, affording an exciting enhancement in duo and produce striking acapella harmony.

This duo have built up a great reputation for Di’s voice, John’s delicate guitar playing, their vocal harmony and a selection of traditional and contemporary songs – thought provoking, quirky

Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles, but their voices are their most important instruments. Their style is a unique blend of stunning song

Shake Me Up Sally is a collaboration of Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter and Capella (Tony & Lesley Petty).  Two highly respected duos, coming together to produce rich vocal harmonies

Alison is  passionate about calling for ceilidhs, and it is an important part of her career as a professional folk musician. She aims for clear, calm, efficient walkthroughs (with a

Based in St. Peter’s, Zoe and Peter run regular workshops in art, dance, drama and a Sing and Sign choir. Their aim is to make creative arts accessible to everyone

Raring to go and set the musical pace as the Hobby Horse Band and keep the Hooden Horses dancing! See them daily at the Bandstand. Pip Ives (melodeon) Jo Ives

A highly popular and in-demand group, Gaddzukes guarantee a ukulele party like no other, with tunes from the Great British pop song book and a few idiosyncratic songs thrown in

A long-time favourite at the festival, Paul hosts the lunchtime Celtic sessions.  Join Paul and his guests daily from 12.30pm at the George.

An established chronicler of Kent in song, well-known for the warmth and variety of his set. Bob hosts the daily Woodshed at the Wrotham Arms which are held daily between