Paul McKenna

Sat 14 NovDoors 19:30

Granny's Attic

Village Hall · Hepworth

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 honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021, they released their latest album, The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that sees them reach new heights both as performers and composers. Described by Folk Radio as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand. ​ "Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre." The Irish Times ​ "High quality...

GigsFolkBlues

Fri 18 DecDoors 19:30

Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Village Hall · Hepworth

Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. Concerts include original music and selected covers, and a host of instruments are played - fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box - creating a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler and wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart. Multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters of...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

Katie Spencer

Village Hall · Hepworth

'Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs’ – Guitarist Magazine ​ ‘Fresh as a sweet Sunday morning’ – MOJO ★★★★ ​ ‘A fine singer-songwriter, and an excellent guitarist’ – Songlines ★★★★ ​ ‘A master-class of inspired and beautifully-sounding craftsmanship’ – KLOF ​ ‘One of the most distinctive voices in folk music’ – Folk London ​ ‘What Love Is is a triumph. Katie deploys her signature vocal vibrato to devastating effect’ – At The Barrier ​ Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs. ​ Her writing, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, Judee Sill, Julie Byrne and perhaps most...

GigsFolkBlues

Fri 19 Feb 2027Doors 19:30

Skye Consort & Emma Bjorling

Village Hall · Hepworth

"Trans-Atlantic Chamber Folk - unheard of! Skye Consort & Emma Björling is a bunch of renowned musicians from Canada and Sweden who make marvelous music together. They're mixing trad music from Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles, French-Canada, and tunes of their own devising. They find enchanting stories and melodies, then bring them into the 21st century with worldly chamber-folk settings. "Lots of groups play those styles. None of them do it like Skye Consort." - David Noel Edwards Voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion riffing on whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions. Skye Consort and Emma met during a La Nef project in Montréal in October 2017. At the end of the project, just as Emma was preparing to return to Sweden, a HUGE storm in Iceland cancelled all of the flights from North America to Europe. Emma and the members of Skye consort spent the next several days listening to tunes, jamming, and joking about starting a band. By the time Emma went home, the BAND had actually been STARTED! ​ Emma Björling (lead voice, percussion & shruti box) is an award-winning Swedish singe...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 14:30

Haywards Heath Music Society - Isla String Quartet

Methodist Church · Haywards Heath

HE ISLA STRING QUARTET gained international recognition when they won First Prize, the Audience Prize, and a Special Prize for the best interpretation of a Haydn quartet at the 2nd International String Quartet Competition in Bad Tölz in April 2026. They also won First Prize at the Royal College of Music QuartetCompetition 2025. The Quartet are performing in venues across the UK including Conway Hall, Kings Place and Hexham Abbey. Their programme will include quartets by Haydn, Beethoven and American composer Jessie Montgomery. The Isla String Quartet are sponsored today by The Tillett Trust as part of its DEBUT programme.

GigsClassical

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 16:00

Gok Wan Presents: Isolation Nation Brighton

Quarters · Brighton

GigsDanceElectronic & Club

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 17:00

MAX'S RECORDS PRESENS: The Acoustic Sessions

KOLA · Portsmouth

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Gigs

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 17:30

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

St Ann's Church · Manchester

Enjoy an exceptional concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Ann's Church

GigsClassical