Bridie Jackson and the Arbour

Bridie Jackson & the Arbour are a Newcastle folk-influenced quartet; creating works of haunting beauty, both sparse and detailed. With rich vocal harmonies and subtle string arrangements, they are led by Bridie’s remarkable voice and evocative wordplay.

On their second album New Skin, the group’s melting pot of influences has formed a breathtaking new whole and has seen them head out on a 19-date headline UK tour, play sessions for Radio 3′s In Tune and Tom Robinson on 6 Music, as well as gaining support from the likes of Lauren Laverne, Guy Garvey, Steve Lamacq and The Telegraph.

From the sweeping Eastern European-tinged drama and Björk-esque strings of ‘We Talked Again’, to the dark bluegrass of ‘Diminutive Man’ stomping in the boots of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, they flex their range and musical prowess more than ever, yet it is never at the expense of Bridie’s disarming vocal and poetic turn of phrase.

Gilmore Roberts
Twice-nominated at BBC Folk Awards, contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies, creating a powerful wall of sound.

Katriona Gilmore (The Albion Band) and Jamie Roberts (Kerfuffle) have released three albums together and received much critical acclaim. The Innocent Left delivered a fresh haul of accolades, including a 'Best Duo' nomination at both the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and 2013 Spiral Earth Awards, and a 'Song of the Year' FATEA Award.

Heg & the Wolf Chorus
An exciting blend of folk and dramatic pop, using dynamic violin and ghostly drums, all overlaid with Heg’s flamboyant piano playing and rich vocal harmonies to tell their dark stories. The songs, written by Heg, draw inspiration from traditional fairy tales and the twisted roots of her own family tree, taking the listener on a journey from Grimm’s fantastical forests, across the stormy Atlantic to the black,dangerous coalmines of Illinois and far be