by Fion | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized, Workshops and Meets
Our Saturday Night Singaround is just that… a chance to informally share songs or tunes within an appreciative group. Come and join in or just listen. Martin Browne and Liz Padgett have been hosting our Saturday night singarounds for a few years and we are delighted... 
by Fion | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Famous for being the front man of Show of Hands (“one of the great English bands” – Peter Gabriel), Steve Knightley is now stepping out with his new solo album The Winter Yards (“brilliant” – Fatea), and a new band to support it that includes acclaimed musicians David... 
by Fion | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message for troubled times. Native to the North-West of England, the 8-piece band was fuelled from the embers of the much-loved folk-punk band The Tansads, before developing a life and feel all... 
by Fion | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
For over 30 years Boo Hewerdine has been considered one of the UK’s finest singer-songwriters. As lead singer of seminal band, The Bible through to his subsequent solo work and long-time collaboration with the incredible Eddi Reader he has become something of a... 
by Fion | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
British folk-punk artist Grace Petrie is recognised as “a protest singer for the modern era.” A formidable voice in contemporary folk, she blends razor-sharp lyricism with unshaking political conviction, hope and undeniable wit. Her unique takes on life, love and... 
by Fion | Feb 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental. Beginning life as a trio – with fiddle player Peter Knight being...
