A chamber folk quintet from Bristol performing original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England, Scotland, France, Bali, Georgia, Bulgaria, Ethiopia and beyond.

Mesmerising arrangements of traditional music from Scotland, Europe, the Balkans and beyond, alongside sparkling improvisations and expressive compositions that draw deeply from the well of oral tradition. Sensitively performed on fiddle, guitar, accordion and cittern with joyful spontaneity, audience connection and a musical intuition that digs ever deeper. “notes like running water” Alex Monaghan, Irish […]

Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences. As happy playing a small highland village hall as they are on an outdoor festival stage […]

The Horsenecks carry the Appalachian stringband tradition forward with grit, grace, and powerful original voice. Their sound is rooted in the driving rhythms of Old Time fiddle, banjo, guitar and the rich harmony singing tradition of the American south. With their latest album, "in the West" charting in the top ten Folk Alliance International Folk […]

Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of […]

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite. His new album Thin White Road showcases full-band arrangements, literary influences, and viral single ‘Evelyn‘, cementing him as a compelling new contemporary folk voice. Michael’s poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound. His […]

Folk quartet, Wayward Jane featuring some familiar faces to Pianodrome join us on their UK tour to share their songs inspired by American and Scottish Trad folk styles.

Back by popular demand, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers - the most famous bagpipe band on the planet - are set to light up the stage once again for one night only. Bringing their world-renowned fusion of traditional bagpipes and rock anthems, they promise an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and celebration. Expect everything from […]

Since Skipinnish hit the Scottish music scene in 1999, their rise has been an epic tale of a tiny acorn becoming a mighty oak! From pub gigs and ceilidhs in the beginning, their mix of anthemic songs and powering melody has seen them fill the biggest and best venues in the country.  In 2024 they […]

Vandalia is dedicated to exploring the depth and breadth of American String-band music. Informed by tradition, but not chained to it, the group has found a niche inside of the old-time community as well as in the wider arts world that offers audiences a forward-looking take on traditional acoustic music. Formed from a chance encounter […]

John McCusker Trio brings together Scotland's foremost fiddle player with singer-songwriter Sam Kelly, and multi-instrumentalist Toby Shaer to launch a new album of folk music. Celebrating 35 years as a professional musician, John McCusker's new album will be released in 2026, launching with a live performance at Edinburgh's The Queen's Hall. John has long been […]

Mesmerising folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour that’s earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made fans of luminaries like Tom Paxton and Mary Gauthier. In 2017, the pair took home the International Folk Music Award for Artist of the […]

The multi-award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement.  The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. Since its inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord […]

Folk supergroup Spell Songs with live painting by award-winning artist Jackie Morris A much-anticipated live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs, the musical evolution of the iconic Lost Words and Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning artist Jackie Morris, commissioned by Folk by the Oak Festival and featuring the collaborative genius of Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth […]

Breabach are still one of Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts - even after two decades.  The band unite deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition alongside progressive musical influences and have cultivated a unique sound, anchoring double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment. Versatility, […]