A distinct and compelling signature sound, blending concertina, harmonium, cittern, stomp box, acoustic guitar and banjo with beautiful and closely intertwined vocal harmonies.

Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .

Anna Pancaldi, an enchanting and noteworthy London-based singer-songwriter influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and proves a rare talent and an artist to remember through her wondrous vocals and thought-provoking songbook. Anna's exquisite latest musical offerings are effortlessly honest, touchingly relatable and is a performer known for her deeply affecting live performances. With an impressive catalogue of music placements in film and TV including the globally acclaimed Grey's Anatomy trailer, Focus Feature film, Every Body, Pretty Little Liars, Love Is Blind, Famous in Love, Paramount film, The In Between and has featured in and soundtracked an adrenaline filled Levi's campaign.

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

An uplifting evening of song from this popular local choir.

Roughcast's popular summer Shakespeare tour is back. Rollo Bacon (Journeys End) and Scarlett Fisher (Eliza in last years Pygmalion) play Shakespeare's "star crossed lovers" in Roughcast's first ever production of Romeo and Juliet. Directed by Mark Burridge (Journeys End, A Midsummers Nights Dream, Top Girls)and featuring original music by William Drew- Batty, Roughcast's fast moving and dramatic production captures the romance and drama, as well as the humour of one of Shakespeare's best loved plays. This will be an outdoors performance so grab your rug/garden chair and picnic basket to soak up the atmosphere in our stunning gardens.

Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every characterfrom the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Through vivid narration, electrifying energy, and heartfelt emotion, Mat transports you to the snowy streets of Victorian London, where Scrooge embarks on his unforgettable journey of redemption. Witness the chilling whispers of Marleys ghost, the warmth of the Cratchit family, and the joy of Scrooges final transformationall in a performance that will leave you captivated by the spirit of the Christmas season. "meticulous, measured, authentic - Charles Hutchinson

Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India Electric Company use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and urban alienation to end up with something “quirky and glittery - a veritable musical magpie’s nest.” - Mary Ann Kennedy, BBC Radio 3. After releasing their debut debut album The Girl I Left Behind Me in 2015 they began extensively supporting and accompanying Midge Ure throughout Europe. They performed live sessions on BBC Radio 2, 6 Music, as well as playing the likes of Glastonbury Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival. Currently they are embarking on their first tours of Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Ireland to coincide with the release of their latest recordings.