Elephant Sessions are a multi award-winning electronic indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland. Winners ‘Album of the Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2022/2017 and winner ‘Live Act Of The Year’ MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2018. Over the past decade and more, they have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Formed in 2019 and "reminiscent of artists such as Flogging Molly and Frank Turner", Shanghai Treason are gaining a huge following! Those cheeky, party starting, 'Yorkshire Banjo Folk Punk Rockers' will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It’s politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that’s perfect for big tops and festival fields! VIDEO LINK ⬇️

William The Conqueror, the critically acclaimed, shape-shifting trio from Cornwall, have quietly established themselves as one of the UK’s most vital underground bands. Rooted in groove driven alt-rock & steeped in the storytelling traditions of folk & Americana, their sound is equal parts fuzz & finesse and has seen them tour with everyone from Bright Eyes to Nathaniel Ratliffe & Wilco, making records with Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Laura Marling) and Joseph Lorge along the way. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies & dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Hase Waits are an innovative folk music group that bridge the gap between tradition and modernity through their enchanting blend of traditional instrumental music. They create a sound which shows a profound respect for the musical heritage they embody. The band's name is formed of two words - ‘Hase’ being the name in the Domesday Book of the town where the band was formed and ‘Waits’ the name town musicians were called in medieval times. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Alex Hart is playing our Acoustic Stage as a duo with Adam Sweet. South West based singer/songwriter Alex has been described by BBC Radio 2's Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of folk”. She regularly collaborates and performs alongside critically acclaimed folk singer Seth Lakeman whilst her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked her to be a part of his band for their European and International tour. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs & repertoires of the very best women folk singers & singer-songwriters past & present - taking in Sandy Denny, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Melanie, Judy Collins, Carole King, some well chosen traditional songs as well as original songs from their own individual repertoires. Women Of Folk is a collaboration between Linda Moylan, Lizzy Hardingham, Louise Hatch & Rebecca Mileham with guitar accompaniment by Ian Montague. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Simon & Aaron are Plastic Jeezus - a deadpan, ukulele-totin', musical comedy duo. They have been making waves up & down the country with their hilarious & often surreal original songs, all delivered in their own unique, straight-faced way. Their songs have also amassed them millions of views and a large following on various social media platforms. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Trevor’s sound is impossible to pin down. His raw, ferocious energy, growling vocals, & masterful musicianship on harmonica, National guitar, lap steel & more create a sound that defies categorization. Some call it Punk Blues, Swamp, Power Acoustic, Raw Roots, but none quite capture it. Think Tom Waits meets Sonny Terry, with guitar chops that rival the best in blues, folk, Americana & beyond. His music shifts effortlessly from haunting & atmospheric to gritty & foot-stomping. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Fly Yeti Fly are Wiltshire-based folk duo Lorna Somerville & Darren Fisher. Bringing together beautifully woven vocal harmonies, intricate guitar, mandolin & harmonica, their warm, distinctive sound blends the spirit of late-’60s folk with touches of Americana. Shaped by a life of travelling, storytelling & living aboard their canal boat, their songs find magic in the everyday, exploring connection, community & the natural world with an unmistakably gentle, free-spirited charm. VIDEO LINK ⬇️

Holly Clarke is a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjuring a performance that immediately captivates any listener. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song. She is also a strong composer in her own right, with her tune compositions being performed by Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle legend Annbjørg Lien and Shetland’s very own Catriona Macdonald. VIDEO LINK ⬇️