A night of music and conversation... songs in process and conversations about the creative process and life on the road. This month featuring Hannah Frances

Expect Sea Shanties, traditional folk music and pirate merriment!

Brighton-based contemporary folk group mixing British and American styles... British folk without the stiff upper lip!

Violinist, multi-instrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and composer prepares her first ever solo performances in the UK this year: a rare opportunity not to be missed!

Critically acclaimed singer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist explores perspectives on life, death, love and hardship...

Grammy-winning American-Scottish folk singer-songwriter celebrates the release of her album 'Throne'

“Delicate acoustic instrumentals provide the backdrop against which Anna’s expressive vocals are sung. What stands out most, though, is the lyrics.” York Calling

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

A five-piece from East London that blend elements of Folk, Americana and American Blues with classic songwriting

Long regarded as one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters.

A charismatic bandura player and singer, and one of the rising stars of Ukrainian music.

"Ethereal and understated" - Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6 Music / “a glorious display of ambient folk” - Glide Magazine

Both captivating, up and coming Folk singer-songwriters in their own right, Jessica Dives and Grace Elizabeth Harvey are joining forces in a unique collaboration

Two best friends. One mic each. Reunited on stage for a night of music, mess, and radical honesty.

Two talented duos share the stage in this intimate double bill

Singer-songwriter known for his emotive vocals and soulful guitar playing; captivating listeners with a sound that blends both warmth and melancholy

FolkAndRoots presents a double bill featuring 2 award-winning British folk artists... Mitchell: ★★★★ “Warm and rustic…Graceful and mysterious” Maverick + Joiner: "His personal based songs are very accessible, with all the foibles of life that we can relate to.” FATEA

TALENTBANQ presents... Romantic, cinematic, storytelling rockstar — a timeless songwriter with a voice that knows both the pain you hide and how to set you free

From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK).

Singer-songwriter and fingerpicker extraordinaire, combines a style of songwriting influenced by Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr., with a guitar style inspired by Mississippi John Hurt and Doc Watson

Singer-songwriter who saunters after dark in the music of the night, blending blues, jazz and Americana-noir

Ambient/folk musician who combines acoustic instruments with computer processing to create folk inspired soundscapes.

“One of the truly pioneering acts in folk music” FRUK ****

Lyrics containing bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity

An energetic, foot-stomping four-piece, featuring fiddle, banjo, harmonica and harmonies, all powered by a driving doghouse bass

Special reunion show for duo known for their signature harmonies and heartfelt songwriting

New Roots presents... Mix of dark and light melodic folk; Americana mixed with flavours of the 50s and 60s. Dark ballads of love, loss and human connection

Imaginative and bold mash of electro alt-trad... “Stills the breath in the room” Gavin McNamara, Bristol 24/7 / “Extraordinary” Tom Robinson, BBC 6music / "She doesn't just push boundaries but smashes them out of the solar system” Tony Birch, FATEA

'Wondrous folk pop ballads' - Rolling Stone

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

Twin sister duo playing folky Americana

“Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine

Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music.

“...a gritty, rootsy mélange full of sweeping licks, pumping bass lines and tasty harmonies, successfully blending a modern country twang with rollicking bluegrass.” – Steve Harvey, editor, Acoustic Magazine

Multi-talented Jon Wilks is a much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein

Canadian internationally renowned and award-winning recording and touring music artist, intertwines performances of her music with readings from her debut book

...sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure

Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics

Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo of whom Ed Sheeran says ‘I learned everything from them’

"Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English." Uncut Magazine

Join us for a one-off show by the pioneering righteous folk hip-hop duo of whom Ed Sheeran says ‘I learned everything from them’

William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures.

Soundings presents... Critically-acclaimed songwriter and instrumentalist in an intimate settting

TALENTBANQ presents... a gig for lovers of songwriting and storytelling - enjoy a sneak preview and a peek behind the curtain from the creators of Coven

Mississippi Delta songbird whose spine-tingling vocal style has been compared to Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee & Amy Winehouse .“A voice that is timeless in timbre and phrasing” (R2 magazine)

New Roots presents... Gibraltarian poet & singer-songwriter Gabriel Moreno with band

From Kent, and an established member of the modern English folk scene, James Kerry is well known for his passionate, rhythmic playing rooted in folk dance tradition.

Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams present “Song Roots,” a night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing.

One of the country’s finest female singer songwriters.

Lou Shepherd is a rising folk singer-songwriter whose emotive voice—‘moss-soft and sun-tinged’ (Bristol 24/7, FATEA)—has confirmed her place as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging folk artists.

Fast-rising star on the U.K. Folk/Americana scene with a voice that “stops you in your tracks”

Award-winning Canadian trio drawing on folk, outlaw country, and Celtic traditions.

Songwriter who creates from the truth of her own experiences, whose voice has drawn comparisons to Patty Griffin and Lori McKenna

Folk, Americana and Alt. Country troubadour / 'An Immense talent' Janice Long, BBC Radio 2

A progressive fusion of folk and jazz, combining beautifully crafted songs, infectious guitar picking and a defiant voice

Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter with 17 albums under her belt

Finalists in the 2025 UK Blues Awards... “awe-inspiring... acoustic music at its very best” Blues Matters

Four piece original folk band whose music draws on Gypsy jazz, tango, celtic and Eastern-European folk

Greek rebetiko music from the 1920's to 1950's

“Definitely a young artist worth watching.” - Morning Star

Travis Ward (Hillfolk Noir) is a bare knuckled folk singer and a broke down blues man

"Hannah explores our deepest desires and makes them sound absolutely irresistible" - No Depression

TALENTBANQ presents... A genre-defying powerhouse, known for her commanding vocals, fierce songwriting, and ability to walk the line between southern soul and hard rock

‘One of those effervescent albums you’d be happy to recommend to people who might not consider themselves folk fans’ - The Sunday Times / ‘Folk with finesse’ - The Daily Mail

An instrumental story teller, David’s musical prowess goes beyond traditional boundaries, crafting compositions that weave together seemingly disparate musical elements into conceptual journeys. “Full of spirit and excellence” BBC Radio Wales

A hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed... “Music for the soul” (Maverick Magazine)

"Every so often a new voice emerges, one so stunning that it knocks you sideways. Jackson has been compared to a young Richard Thompson and for once these are not empty words" Acoustic Magazine... “Jackson is one of the most dynamic and exciting live performers of his generation” Folk Radio

TALENTBANQ presents... An evening of music and song to warm the 5th of November in lieu of a bonfire

‘Holly brings masterful skills as a musician and composer, along with an engaging commitment to music’s rich tradition of accompanying social change. Go see her!’ Martyn Joseph 

An intimate, curated and community-based night of folk music aiming to celebrate the best upcoming folk artists London has to offer

Swinging on Birches is an innovative new female-led trio

Glaswegian artist with "intricate instrumental arrangements, intimate lyrical observations, and potent emotional songwriting." - Under the Radar

TALENTBANQ presents... “Confident and assured. Brooke Law may well become your favourite new Rock Star.” - Record of The Day

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate double bill

“One of the finest songwriters and storytellers of the contemporary Scottish folk scene." Folk Radio UK... "He's good and he's really funny too! He's got that classic brilliant banter with the audience as well. Lovely to hear the storytelling in the songs as well as inbetween. A wonderful cacophony of bizarre and brilliant tales of real people." Edith Bowman- BBC Quay Sessions

“Reg’s terrific songs tell Woody’s life story with respect and affection, but also truth.” Pete Townshend

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

One of Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting

Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs and repertoires of the very best women folk singers and singer-songwriters past and present - taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King and many more.

One of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British Folk scene... taking influence from Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing!

Ivor Novello award winning Boo Hewerdine + Folk singer of the year and Best Traditional Song Nominee Heidi Talbot will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.

Folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’, bringing folk music to a mainstream audience.

Green Note presents... Ornate, hand-crafted music from ARIA-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sydney

Where the Eastern Midlands meet the Ozarks, where the traditional meets the contemporary, and where two friends meet to create a wholly unique and compelling performance

With deep roots in traditional music, this trio share a passion for tunes from Ireland, the UK and Brittany

"…she has reached the level of absolute mastery. Folk music doesn’t get any better than this” - Mary Gauthier

A World Champion bagpiper, Ross plays with infectious passion, bringing his distinct flair to every performance. 

“She reduces women and children to tears - in a good way…” The Guardian / “…and grown men.” Tom Besford, English Folk Expo

Music steeped in the folk tradition with their own signature twist

Husband & wife musical duo that sing stunning vocal harmonies alongside guitar, accordion, mandolin & banjo.

‘Tucked somewhere between the music of Balkan enthusiasts Beirut and the rustic elegance of modern DIY folk'   - KLOF 

The multi-instrumental half of the west countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands.

Emotive songstress passionately uses influences of a Romantic folk nature to create poignant and touching music

FolkAndRoots present a folky double bill featuring acclaimed guitar duo and revered accordion duo