FRIDAY HEADLINE. Fiercely independent, the British singer-songwriter has been steadily honing her craft for the better part of a decade. Her magnificent voice is instantly recognisable, full of grit, weaving stories of resilience and survival, of hope and new beginnings. She was crowned 'Live Act of the Year' at the UK Americana Awards 2024, 'Vocalist of the Year' at the UK Blues Awards in 2024 and 2025 and awarded 'Album of the Year' at the UK Blues Awards 2025. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, frontman of Amsterdam and previously the frontman of indie cult band Pele. Raised on protest songs and inspired by the song writing craftsmanship of Paul Weller, Mike Scott, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello, Ian’s 30-year song writing career and 100% committed live shows have gathered him a reputation as the ‘Scouse Springsteen’ amongst his devoted fans. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

After crossing paths in Newcastle Upon Tyne, six young musicians immediately began to share tunes, eventually forming the powerhouse of progressive instrumental folk that is Pons Aelius. Motivated by a collective enthusiasm and desire to share their distinctive style of music, the band have extensively toured the UK and Europe over the last ten years. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

Martin has been making music and touring the world for over two decades, exploring roots, blues and slide guitar. He has released nine albums to date, all recorded on home soil and across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville. His music has featured on TV shows like 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Banshee'. He has collaborated with icons such as Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated through their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, blistering fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch as fiery as Jay’s lead vocals and make a fuller sound than expected from an acoustic trio. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW.

Genuinely funny, frightening and indefinable. 'Northern rock and roll stand-up' comes close. Every show is unique as Mik finds a new train of thought to ride. He spouts poetic verse and creates chaos over the top of an exquisite layer of rock, soul, funk and punk created by Jonny Flockton on electric guitar and drum machine. They are joined, as always, by a well-healed bass player. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW.

Maddie Morris is a bold and socially conscious folk artist who uses traditional music to explore contemporary issues. Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, they have been described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters.” Their work explores personal narratives and political storytelling, blending English folk traditions with their lived experience as a trans, autistic person. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

Genre-bending, energising, mesmerising, boundary-crossing. Juniper are a group of close friends who combine their collective musical influences on the stage to create a show full of bold, intriguing, traditional and contemporary sounds. They draw in their listeners with driving riffs, joyous tunes and intricate textures, contrasting this by stripping back the sound world and returning to their roots of playing folk music. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW

Joe and Will Sartin, the talented brothers behind folk duo Patakas, are rapidly making a name for themselves on the festival scene, having only started their musical collaboration just a couple of years ago. Combining Will’s dexterous mandolin, bouzouki and fiddle playing with Joe’s expressive guitar and sublime vocals, the duo creates a captivating and heartfelt acoustic sound, rooted in the tradition of music-making that runs through the core of their family. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW

Isabel is a singer-songwriter whose sound weaves together threads from UK folk traditions and the American folk revival, with a subtle modern edge. Raised around the warmth of folk clubs and storytelling songs, she draws on the voices of the past while carving a style that is entirely her own. FOLLOW THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW