AUSTEL with support from cathy kio:
On her return as Austel, Devon-born, London-based artist Annie Rew Shaw treads a different path from the one that saw her receive widespread plaudits for the delicate, luscious piano songs of her 2024 debut album Dead Sea.
Following years as a session musician – performing at festivals such as Glastonbury and touring the UK – Austel’s 2018 debut EP earned praise from BBC 6 Music and The Line of Best Fit, with her 2020 follow-up Cold Love gaining further support from Fresh on the Net, O2 Music and BBC Introducing. In 2024, she released her debut album Dead Sea, a dreamy exploration of loss, recovery and transformation. Self-produced and featuring collaborations with Grammy Award-winning engineer Guy Massey, the record marked a milestone after seven years of artistic development.Now exploring the folkier intimacies of the guitar for music that’s also in conversation with the field recordings of Jon Hopkins & King Creosote, Adrianne Lenker and Cassandra Jenkins, Austel is developing a very personal sound that she still manages to make feel spacious and open.
‘A gentle piece of folk-adjacent introspection…’ – CLASH
‘Opiate and intangible… think Buckley’s Song To The Siren’ – Fresh On The Net
cathy kio:
South East London’s cathy kio is no longer just one to watch – she is a defining voice in the folk-rock landscape. After years of dismantling stereotypes within the indie scene, cathy has pivoted toward a fresh, grounded folk-rock sound; prioritising raw storytelling and acoustic Intimacy
Fresh off a career-defining performance at Glastonbury 2025, cathy has cemented her status as a trailblazer. As a black, queer artist in a non-traditional genre, her music serves as both a sanctuary and a statement. Having also graced stages at Reading & Leeds, Victorious Festival, and sold-out headline shows, cathy’s new direction is a rhythmic fusion of timeless folk. She isn’t just playing the circuit; she’s rewriting the folk-rock songbook for a new generation of rockstars.
Doors open 7pm, Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited, and available on a first come first served basis, so if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
