Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON creates a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON has gained a reputation not only for the duo’s arresting and intelligent songwriting, but […]
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While and Matthews
Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the British singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years.In 2026 Chris While & Julie Matthews are more powerful than ever and remain at the very top of their game with another packed-out tour.They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 […]
Jackie Oates and John Spiers
Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and […]
Dave Rowntree: No One You Know
Edge Street Live presents Dave Rowntree: No One You Know For the first time ever, Dave Rowntree shares the stories behind Blur’s formative years- from early friendships in Colchester, to embarking on a world tour, and famously going head-to-head with Oasis, their Britpop rivals. Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new book ‘No […]
Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri – The Long Ride Home Tour
For over 25 years now Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience. Kiki has recently celebrated her 55th year […]
Good Habits
Good Habits are a dynamic indie-folk band with a knack for turning existential musings into bursts of optimism. With vocals, cello, accordion, synths and drums, their sound is virtuosic, cinematic and joyfully genre-blending – part folk storytelling, part groove-driven energy. Formed by singer-cellist Bonnie and accordionist/synth player Pete while stranded in New Zealand during the […]
Mark Thomas: 40 in stand up years (Edinburgh warm up)
Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In that time he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, kick started a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evidence before three Parliamentary select committees and has taken the police to court three times and won. The world’s moving far too fast to predict what the […]
Molly Amour
Performing jazz standards by Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Arlen and more, Molly will be singing with her jazz quintet. Featuring trumpet, guitar, drums and bass, this will be a dynamic line up alongside Molly’s warm, expressive voice. A graduate of the Loire Vocal Jazz School and a performer with manouche ensembles including Swing Amour and Hot […]
Folklincs Ceilidh – April 2026
Come along to the Folklincs pop-up ceilidh. Play, dance or just enjoy the music!
Barnstormers Comedy Club November 2026
Join us for a wonderful night of comedy with our regular Barnstormers compere and three comedians from the national circuit
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