Folk and Roots

Lost Revellers are a four piece original folk band ... Their music draws on Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk

Catch the Sparrow is a natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own.

“Luxurious but melancholy. Epic but comforting. Genuine, heartfelt and profound. Incredibly moving and distinctive… characterised by maturity, perfectionism and an unmatched emotional depth.” KLOF Mag

Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman arrives with a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power.

Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand.

David Grubb has become a sought-after musician, renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend musical styles.

With seven albums and five books to her name, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (RnR Magazine).

Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle.

Hearken Quartet are inspired by the lively traditional dance music of Europe

An Americana/Country Rock double bill

Swinging on Birches is an innovative new female-led trio consisting of Juliette Lemoine (cello), Madeleine Stewart (fiddle), and Heather Cartwright (guitar/vocals).

Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England.

Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, Isobel Jane Kimberley has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene.

Ceci Day is an English-American singer-songwriter known for her soulful, lyric-driven compositions and distinctive blend of acoustic folk with elements of rock and country

Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences

Elizabeth and Jameson have created a stunning acoustic folk-roots duo, with original songs rich in emotive storytelling and a harmony-driven sound featuring guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.

Ruth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’ in the late 00’s who bridged folk music into the 21st Century

“Striking vocals bring out the true poetry of Tashi’s music. Their songs and live presence are a balm for the weary ” — Aspen Daily News

Chan is an award winning Sean nos (“old style”) singer and fiddle player raised on traditional music in Ireland.