Folk in the Chapel presents Wise woman & Jessica Dives Expect a magical evening of song and storytelling, Wise Woman present an intimate acoustic gig, with support from Jessica Dives, winner of the 2024 Liverpool Songwriting Challenge. Wise Woman You guys absolutely rock, - BBC Radio 3 Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman arrives with a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power. The groups startling and shimmering (Folk Wales) blend of folk, jazz, and musical theatre sounds has enchanted audiences far and wide, from Radio 3 to Celtic Connections to Secret Garden Party. Spinning tales on diverse subjects such as fenland witches, environmental activists and drag artists, powerful lyrics and captivating storytelling transports audiences on a unique and transformative musical journey. This tour celebrates their upcoming EP Hold The Wonder, (March 2025), which centres the bands mesmerising acappella sounds with original songs of protest, personal discovery and perhaps a dash of shapeshifting. "Astonishingly gifted... Their lyrics are absolutely definable as poetry - FATEA Jessica Dives Born and raised in Essex, adopted by the North West, Jessica is a promising up and coming Folk Singer Songwriter with a vibrancy that shines through in her material and performance. Jessica delights with heartfelt and earnest storytelling, simple and heartbreaking lyricism, and catchy, soaring melodies, delivered with a vocal quality that stops you in your tracks. Her blend of personal and traditional folklore focussed on the intersection of the natural and emotional world results in a body of work that warms the listener through and lingers long after. Essential event and venue details All tickets are sold online via TicketSource no tickets are available on the door. Bags will be checked on entry. Do not bring any alcohol into the venue. The Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks. Card payments are accepted. Find out more about facilities at the Samuel Worth Chapel. 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 [email protected] so we can try to reallocate it. Email [email protected] if you have any additional questions about the event that have not been answered here. Thank you for your support.