The Brothers Gillespie are a folk music duo from Northumberland, UK, composed of siblings James and Sam Gillespie. They are known for their lyrical songwriting, soaring sibling harmonies, and multi-instrumental musicianship, with music often inspired by their relationship with wild places.

Their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same. From festival stages to intimate venues, their performances are filled with warmth, laughter, and exceptional musicianship. Dont miss the chance to experience their magic live!

The new and the old are melded expertly by Tarren with their trademark sound that is progressing the folk genre. This is New-Folk, and this trio's unique sound is captivating audiences across the UK, blending modular hooks and minimalist forms with traditional rhythms. Tarren is gaining a reputation for tight musicianship and intricate arrangements, all played through a playful prism that reflects the character of the artists and takes the listener to emotional heights. Original and traditional material is expertly arranged by this trio of musicians who are creating music that moves and excites people. Tarren is leading folk music to a new place, while keeping the pulse of traditional dance at its heart.

The Carrivick Sisters are an award-winning English folk and bluegrass duo consisting of identical twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick. Originally from South Devon, they have been performing together since 2006 and are known for their multi-instrumental skills and close sibling harmonies. The duo blends traditional English folk influences (often inspired by the legends and folklore of their native Devon) with American bluegrass and old-time music. They are highly regarded for their "multi-instrumental dexterity," frequently swapping between various instruments during live performances

Jez Lowe's annual Christmas tour, featuring The Bad Pennies, is a popular, good-humoured folk music show, offering a festive mix of original songs, traditional tunes, and stories from North East England.

Folk-rock from the fiddle player, guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Mike Silver's songs are of longing, love and loss, perceptive and thoughtful, with haunting melodies and heart stopping lyrics. This most accomplished acoustic artist sings and records a series of thoughts and feelings that are special and magical.

Anne is a singer songwriter from Scotland. Her music is a heady mix of genres with nods to indie folk, country americana, blues and jazz, with strong vocal melody lines and a penchant for harmony and open tunings.

Sam Shields and Emma Robson are North East England-based singers and songwriters who frequently perform and record music together as a duo. Performing a mixture of Sam's wonderful original tracks, a few of Emma's songs & cleverly chosen & reworked covers, this is something to really look forward to. Colm Gray is a skilled guitarist and natural storyteller, bringing beautifully crafted songs to life with charm and a voice soaked in rich life experience. His music draws deeply on bluegrass and gospel, Irish and British folk, and the driving pulse of Afro-Celt sounds a diverse, transatlantic blend that feels both far-travelled and right at home by the North Sea.

Anne Lamb and Graham Bell are a folk duo known for traditional and original songs, often performed unaccompanied with humour and fine storytelling. Anne, a miner's daughter from County Durham, provides vocals, while Graham, a Northumbrian singer/songwriter, focuses on rural and industrial traditions. Barrie and Ingrid are harmony singers from Newcastle upon Tyne. Although they sing mostly unaccompanied, Barrie also adds concertina or guitar accompaniment to some of their songs. They have been singing together for nearly 40 years and have performed throughout the UK and abroad, at folk clubs and festivals. Their singing is mainly traditional with both serious and humorous content. They also perform lots of Barrie's own songs, which are written in the traditional style. They are well respected for their unique style of close harmony singing and their original arrangements. Barrie's own songs are now being sung and recorded by other folk performers, both here and abroad.

A consummate guitarist, mandolin player and songwriter in his own right, Clive Gregson toured as part of the Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra from 1996-2007. Nanci's version of Clive's I Love This Town was released as a single in 2006 and became a radio hit in both America and the UK. Clive's musical bio is too long to mention here, but includes the cult band Any Trouble, a spell with Richard Thompson's band and as half of the acclaimed duo Gregson and Collister. The Stockport based sisters Angela and Cathryn Hayes have their own distinct style with sounds suggestive of The Roches and the McGarrigles. They have been long-time Nanci Griffith fans and their vocal interpretations of her songs are spot-on. Clive got to know the Hayes Sisters whilst producing their debut album Another Man's Shoes. A mutual admiration for Nanci's great catalogue of songs sparked the idea of this collaboration, with the trio now touring their personal take on these classics through 2026.

The Celia Bryce Band is Tyneside-based and features the singing and song-writing of award-winning author Celia Bryce.

Bob Fox and Stu Luckley took the folk world by storm when they began playing together in the late 1970s. The duo's reputation was cemented in 1978 when they released Nowt So Good'll Pass, their award-winning debut album.