Southbound is a London-based band taking folk music in a bold, original direction. They sit at the crossroads of British folk, brass funk, and groove-driven contemporary jazz, creating a sound that’s deeply rooted yet unmistakably modern – massive trad with a metropolitan twist.

Regular performers across London venues, Southbound have gained a reputation for electrifying live shows, fusing intricate folk melodies with virtuosic improvisation and shouty folk sing-alongs. Their sound is as thrilling as it is hard to pin down: folk-jazz meets Celtic fusion, performed with a brassy mayhem.

Fronted by tin whistle and powered by brass and drums, the lineup brings together the freshest talent from the folk, jazz, and session scenes. Featuring: Tom Hughes (Whistles), Lewis Chinn (Sousaphone), Louis Suc (Saxophone), Matt Seddon & Charlie Mellon (Trombones), and Jonah Philips (Drums). Drawing on the spirit of British folk traditions, the band combines their technical skill with a shared instinct for collective energy and an infectious momentum.

Bold, groove-heavy, and built for movement, Southbound are redefining what contemporary folk can feel like – fast becoming one of the most exciting new acts on the UK folk circuit.

Reynard are a talented young trio of multi-instrumentalists who perform a mix of Trad and self-penned Folk material with their own signature sound and energy. Albert Hansell, Joe Sartin, and John Cooper Wilde are all accomplished musicians who are just as comfortable performing with any combination of melodeon, guitar, mandolin and flute, as they are singing in tight three-part harmony.