For more than 50 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. He’s a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material.

‘Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all‘ Q Magazine

One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.

‘One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene… sounds better than ever‘ – The Guardian

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken, energetic and enigmatic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission!

Far from being your typical folk ensemble, Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Dave Doonican and Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. The Doonicans have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of knitwear. Instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.

‘The greatest thing to come out of Barnsley, since the A61 to Sheffield‘ – Jarvis Cocker

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters….and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

‘One of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today…tough and passionate‘ – Tom Robinson BBC 6 music

Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments. Audiences can look forward to a fresh, uplifting and poignant evening.

‘A blend of elegant, rhythmic and virtuoso playing and easygoing folk club banter. A quiet triumph‘ – The Guardian