“Austin Stambaugh is the best flatpicking songwriter you’ve never heard of, and I’ll stand on Steve Earle’s coffee table in my Redwing boots and say it.” Folk singer Tim Easton

An evening of music with folk singer-songwriter, who's music is inspired by the weird and wonderful quirky stories in our world and her deep and curious imagination

With songs that explore life's murky corners and shadowy characters, de la Cour's music occupies the intersection between gothic Americana and dark, gritty folk.

"…an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and his song ‘Stonemason’ is one of the best I’ve ever heard" Miriam O’Callaghan (RTE Radio 1) / "…the weight of personal experience and reflection makes it a masterpiece, in the true sense of the word" Irish Music Magazine

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

Special singer-songwriter double bill featuring two outstanding talents from both sides of the pond... Mean Mary who has “the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” + Rebecca Hollweg of whom Uncut said "Carole King couldn't have written a better pop song'"

With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins.

Two incredible singer-songwriters share the stage in this TALENTBANQ double bill

Singer songwriter plays from his brand new EP / "The best song Leonard Cohen never wrote" Martyn Ware ( Heaven 17, Human League Tina Turner)

The veteran old time traditional English deathfolk blues, and psych-folk musician mixes a huge variety of songs from his lengthy career with fascinating anecdotes.

Deep and soulful singer songwriter... Tenderness dances with yearning in a voice that comes straight from the heart

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with a lyrical content demonstrating the writer’s acerbic wit and attention to detail and compounds his experience navigating modern society and fallen dreams

Free spirited violinist and singer-songwriter brings her unique Mediterranean and Eastern European jazz style, blended with poignant and emotive lyrics

“there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley” The Independent / "Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure" Folk Radio

‘Hers is a name to watch’- Folking 

New Roots presents alt-folk band Paper Fence, merging jazz elements with the darker side of roots & country into their own atmospheric, cinematic sound.

Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery.

New Roots presents Louis Brennan with full band. ‘A master storyteller with a voice like rolling thunder’ (GQ Magazine) / 'life-affirming' Americana UK.

Special double bill featuring solo set from frontman of the cult Independent Music Award-winning New York band, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, plus acclaimed US singer-songwriter Kenny White

Award-winnning Welsh artist brings a candid and affecting collection of songs, spanning wide-open Americana to 60s-influenced folk ballads

Canadian singer-songwriter with a spellbinding voice, with songs that blur the lines between intimate memoir and compelling, semi-fictional narratives

‘Gorgeous..beautiful, positive and amazing. Ace!’ Lauren Laverne / 'I love it so much, melodic, heartfelt, gentle. well-observed, beautifully sung' Mark Radcliffe

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

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

TALENTBANQ presents... singer-songwriter with a totally unique alchemy of soul-baring lyricism and a fearless stage presence

Jazzy Folk group from the foothills of Southern California brings a unique blend of swingin' jazzy melodies, catchy songs and infectious energy

Celebrating the release of her beguiling self-titled debut album; containing tales of love, loss, hope, relationships and womanhood, the album is both an exorcism of torment and an invitation to feeling only what is good

Described as the UK’s answer to Emmylou Harris tinged with the dark storytelling prowess of Nick Cave

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate double bill

Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit

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.

Gorgeous folky transatlantic double-bill

Folk and psych-rock stylings with a voice that's been compared to Roy Orbison and Bryan Ferry

Two talented artists share the stage in this intimate show and play from their latest joint album, part of an ongoing collaborative project between Irish musicians and historians

Incredible 1960's folk-pop troubadour with a 60 year career full of star-studded musical adventure

“Utterly spellbinding” The Times / “The next British blues guitar hero” The Guardian

“An ethereal voice, poetic phrase and storytelling” BBC Countryfile Magazine

New Roots presents award-winning composer/ singer-songwriter Paul Mosley and friends. 'What a voice' Jools Holland / 'This is great modern folk writing' 4 stars R2 Magazine

“In a world where there’s no shortage of fine female singer-songwriters, make no mistake, de Ridder’s up there with the best of them” - Acoustic Magazine UK

Singer songwriter plays from his brand new EP / "The best song Leonard Cohen never wrote" Martyn Ware ( Heaven 17, Human League Tina Turner)

TALENTBANQ presents... Acoustic pop singer-songwriter with her gorgeous folk-pop sound, catchy hooks and thoughtful and considered lyrics

An evening of original Blues, Country & Americana

A huge repertoire of self penned songs and music by their heroes - Tom Waits, Nina Simone, Bonnie Rait and the Jazz & Blues singers from the early 20th century, this show is an intimate window into the eclectic world of these two award winning musicians.

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

In this exciting double bill, an innovative singer-songwriter & astonishing guitar player shares the stage with a band that deftly balances Southern songwriting shine and nostalgia-fueled anthems

Nashville-based Australian singer-songwriter whose star is on the rise!

Texan singer-songwriter tours behind the release of her sophomore album, Everything Beautiful

Singer-songwriter with a unique sound that marries storytelling with modern, introspective lyricism, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity

Experience the soulful fusion of Americana and alpine folk as Prinz Grizzley captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and rich melodies.

"A Beguiling Soulfulness" Jazz Times / "Miss Dubé, the first British recipient of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Award, has a voice of the purest gold." Jazz In Reading, 2019

An incredible line up for this intimate triple bill

A special tribute show featuring the songs of Derroll Adams with stories and anecdotes from those that knew him including Arlo Guthrie, Happy Traum, Wizz Jones and more

New Roots presents Anglo-American folk-roots troubadour James Riley with his trio. 'Awesome' Laura Marling 'Incredible' Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1.

Award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker with a show to celebrate the release of the latest single from his forthcoming albumis

Singer-songwriter with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock

Two talented musicians share the stage in this intimate double bill

Songs that look deep into the truth of life...

TALENTBANQ presents... singer-songwriter whose musical style defies categorization, seamlessly blending elements of country, pop, rock, and hip-hop

Renowned for his magnetic live performances and ‘direct-from-the-heart’ songs

“…one of the strongest Americana recordings we’ve heard year to date.” Glide Magazine / "…crisp, modern, and listenable... a stunning work of country-folk…” The Bluegrass Situation

“Amazingly cinematic and gorgeously picturesque alt-country songs. An accomplished narrative that avoids maudlin melodrama and revels in an emotional weight that extends through the centuries.” — American Songwriter ​

A one-man-soul-band, and poet

New songs, borrowed songs, songs from the BRC canon, you'll get to hear the stories away from the edifice of a big band and be part of bringing the new album to life.

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

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

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”

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

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

‘’… This is mature, refined songwriting of the highest calibre.'' Loud & Quiet Magazine

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

“An Irish National treasure. The poet laureate of Dublin’s dark side” The Irish Times

“Softly stunning, mesmerising country-tinged indie” Holler

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

Trio with a sound that has been described as ’Tropical Jazz’, incorporating a blend of 60’s Jamaican jazz, Cuban inspired rhythms alongside the soul of Stax and twang of Bakersfield country

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

Bozard & Pearl Fish embarked on a split expedition, looking for clues. Pearl searched the earth for the bugs and humans and the things they do with their weird little limbs, the trades they lead and their cults. Bozard went to space, travelling the universe, its celestial bodies and gasses, its many solitudes & its chaotic breaths.

'Wondrous folk pop ballads' - Rolling Stone

The genuine article - unapologetically old-school country, armed with a husky, baritone voice.

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’

Award-winning singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush... “I could listen to Adamson’s voice all day every day, it’s angelic” Maverick Magazine

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

“A sound that sits mid-point between the gospel soul of Aretha Franklin and the dirty blues of Fleetwood Mac - really something special”, The Blues Magazine

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

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

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

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

‘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