Alt-folk band, iyatraQuartet make original music rooted in ancient melodies and folk tales. Their distinct vocal harmonies emerge from a rich sound world of soaring strings, the exuberant lyricism of the bass clarinet and sensitive percussion abound with groove. Delving into generations-old European traditions for inspiration, particularly the work of 12th century pioneering female composers, iyatraQuartet re-imagine songs and stories through their unique contemporary twist. Taking their name after the Hindi word for travel or pilgrimage, the band embraces this sense of journey through place and time in their music. Their debut album, This World Alone (2015), was praised by violinist Nigel Kennedy as beautiful full of space and truth. In 2019, iyatraQuartet were recipients of the inaugural Kennedy-Kolodziejski Award and PRS Foundations Open Fund. Released in lockdown, their 2nd album, Break the Dawn (2020), received critical international acclaim, including from Cerys Matthews, Folk Radio UK and Max Reinhardt. This concert is part of a tour for the release of iyatraQuartets 3rd album, Wild Green. Wild Green traces the cycle of the year celebrating the natural world in all its beauty and wildness. Many of the tracks were devised outdoors, encompassing stormy seas, the vivid greenness of late spring, a full strawberry moon, midsummer energy and a yuletide lullaby. Absolutely beautifulCerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music Melding their classical roots with dynamic traditional and improvised musicHannah Peel, BBC Radio 3 Break the Dawn exists as a complex, stunningly-performed artefact that offers a little hope in dark timesThomas Blake, Folk Radio stunning fusion a deep and subtle inner journey in soundSonglines The music is absolutely packed with a feeling of explorationSarah Ward, Jazz FM Doors 7.00 PM Tickets 12 plus fees 16+ IDs will be checked Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, If for any reason the event is cancelled by SGCT, we will refund your ticket. If you have bought a ticket but are unable to attend the event, please contact us so we can try to reallocate it. Email [email protected] with any questions about this night. Bags will be checked on entry. This is a SGCT volunteer led event. Thank you for your support.