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One of the great folk artists of our time. Grammy nominated guitarist-accompanist of choice for Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and more.

Elizabeth Kenwood studied oboe at the Royal Academy of Music, Rotterdam Conservatorium, and the Banff Centre in Canada. She has performed widely across Europe, Canada, South East Asia, and Ukraine, where she’s taught and adjudicated.

No frills, no gimmicks and no pretence. This 4-piece band celebrates the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.

Blondel Medieval & Renaissance wind band perform music from the 14th–16th centuries on shawms, bagpipes and recorders.

Celebrating the greatest Number 1 hits of the 1960s, from timeless classics you know and love to rediscovered forgotten gems!

Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame members with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour.

An award-winning composer and pianist of Nigerian-Filipino heritage, Adam Heron is the titleholder of the 2020 Harriet Cohen Bach Prize, and a laureate of multiple British and international competitions.

Evocative tango and Argentinian folk delivered by one of the world’s finest vocal artists in this genre and a world class guitar quartet.

Spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in the rich tradition of the Orkney Islands.

Premier UK Queen tribute band, Qween UK, brings the legendary sound and showmanship of Queen to life with stunning accuracy and passion.

Saxofonie, formed in 2017, is a vibrant saxophone quartet based near York. Their mission is to showcase the full versatility of the saxophone through a wide-ranging and engaging repertoire. If you think saxophones are only for jazz, think again.

Seamless harmonies and stunning songs from ten-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees and one of folk's most enduring duos.

Barnsley's comedy folk behemoths, bar-stewardizing famous songs with new satirical lyrics, on folk instruments!

One of the world's greatest guitarists, renowned his warm stage presence, dazzling fingerstyle technique and unforgettable interpretations.

Rust For Glory – the UK's premier Neil Young tribute band – have been faithfully capturing the spirit and sound of Neil Young since 2011.

Yorkshire Saxophone Choir was formed in 2001 by Harrogate-based instrumental tutors Debbie Scherer and Sarah Jobson as the UK’s first independent saxophone orchestra.

Pianist Tsukushi Mitsuda and mezzo-soprano Sophie Iliaifar present an engaging recital, showcasing their talents as RNCM graduates.

An energetic adaptation of an epic tale of love and tragedy, brought to life with atmospheric ancient Greek music and live improvisation.

Legendary Irish folk band fronted by Cathy Jordan, regarded by many as the finest front-woman in Irish traditional music.

Enjoy a solo piano recital from award-winning pianist Gema Lu Cai, a Royal Northern College of Music graduate performing across the UK.

Young Celtic folk supergroup uniting the kindred traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.

Americana, alt-country and folk from top Australian band fronted by actor and musician Alan Fletcher, aka Neighbours' Dr Karl Kennedy.

Best of the Mod ’60s and British Beat boom—high-energy four-piece band with stunning vocals, bringing the iconic era to life.

A rare live date from the Emmy nominated Neasden Queen Of Soul with a career spanning set of stunning pop, jazz and soul.

High octane take on tradition English folk from one of the most exciting and accomplished acts around.

SaxShades was formed in 2001 by Debbie Scherer and Sarah Jobson and has existed in its current line-up since 2016. The quartet plays a wide range of music from Baroque to rock and everything in between.

Voted into the top 3 flamenco guitarists in the world by Guitar Player USA, playing concerts from Shanghai and Melbourne to New York.

One of Ireland's finest ever singer songwriters whose career has seen her collaborating with the likes of U2, Sinead O’Connor and Mary Black.

Blackmore’s Blood is the go-to tribute for fans of Ritchie Blackmore’s legendary rock years with Deep Purple and Rainbow.

One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists delivers a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass.

Seven piece acoustic band performing songs from the vast back catalogue of Bruce Springsteen on acoustic instruments with stunning harmonies.

Within one evening only, learn to sing a seasonal song in three-part harmony with Kevin James. 

Best known as the singer for Bradford rock band Terrorvision, Tony also writes, records and tours intimate solo shows.

Marie Frances Brown graduated from Leeds Conservatoire with a Masters degree specialising in creative performance. Marie’s musical interests are incredibly varied including music from the baroque era, right up to the present day.

The York Waits return to Otley Courthouse for an afternoon concert of joyful, festive music from medieval and renaissance Europe.

Former front man of Britpop mainstays The Seahorses, alongside The Stone Roses' John Squire, and an outstanding singer songwriter.

Nina Savicevic studied at St Petersburg’s Rimsky Korsakov Conservatoire and Wells Cathedral School on scholarship, before completing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music under Helen Krizos.

Quebecois quartet and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominees playing energetic, foot-tapping, brightly coloured traditional music.

Leeds Conservatoire is at the cutting edge of the future music industry, come and listen to the next generation at the start of their career!

Stunning arrangements of Kate Bush classics and deeper cuts for piano, bass and voice performed by the hugely popular band, Cloudbusting.

Tom McConville has for many years been regarded as the top fiddle player in the country. Styles and techniques learned in the company of masters Sean McGuire, Stephane Grapelli and Bluegrass legend Byron Berline, give Tom an endless variety of interpretations to his songs and tunes. His live performance combines a rollercoaster of musical delights from fast, rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of course, great singing; – all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style. Renowned for his musical accompaniments, Tom has played on literally hundreds of albums. The list includes: Barbara Dickson, Richard Thompson, Allan Taylor and Lindisfarne. Tom began his career in the ever-vibrant folk scene of Tyneside. His work with a local band gave the opportunity to support his hero Sean McGuire and many other top names including The Fureys, De Dannan, John Doonan, Boys of the Lough and even a lock-in with the Dubliners.  Tom went on to work in a duo with Bob Fox, topped the Cambridge Folk Festival with Kieron Halpin and shared stages with Mark O’Connor, Paul Brady, The Chieftains and many more. In 2009 Tom won the coveted ‘Musician of The Year’ at the BBC Folk awards. A panel of 170 broadcasters, journalists, festival organisers, agents, promoters etc recognised Tom’s 36 year contribution to the scene. The respect of his peers and influence on a younger generation of folk musicians was celebrated at a glittering ceremony in London. In the presence of James Taylor, Ralph McTell, Judy Collins and Bert Jansch, Tom was presented with the award by previous winner Seth Lakeman who credits Tom, his teacher and mentor, as his biggest influence. Tom McConville has never forgotten his roots and is as happy in the intimate atmosphere of a folk club as he is at the largest festivals.

Emmy award winning composer Gavin Greenaway and celebrated cellist Caroline Dale inhabit a space between classical and the neo-classical.

A full eight piece live band focused heavily on capturing the "vibe" of the post Waters era, big production Floyd tours.

Leeds Conservatoire is at the cutting edge of the future music industry, come and listen to the next generation at the start of their career!

This modern shanty group transforms tales from Saltburn's smuggling heyday into vibrant, contemporary sea shanties.

Europe's only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

One of the greatest UK jazz-rock bands of all time, influencing generations of bands and still name-checked by today's hip experimentalists.

Celebrated Irish composer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose latest album won the inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award.

Otley Brass Band return for their third At Home concert, sharing their distinctive traditional brass sound in an intimate setting.

Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, featuring iconic songs; Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, The Boxer...

Otley Brass Band return for their fourth At Home concert, sharing their distinctive traditional brass sound in an intimate setting.

Otley Brass Band return for their fifth At Home concert, sharing their distinctive traditional brass sound in an intimate setting.