1 February: Singers’ Night (with stage, lights and PA system)

Back by popular demand, our special singers’ nights give our regulars a chance to perform on stage with amplification and lighting.

A spot on a singers’ night consists of two songs. Anything is welcome, from sea shanties to psychedelia, original songs, traditional songs and covers of well known songs or less known songs.

For performers, these nights are a step up from our popular singarounds, putting you firmly in the spotlight but also necessitating more practice and preparation. So if you are playing, please do come prepared with everything you need – capo, picks, guitar strap and so. Most importantly, and to paraphrase Bob Dylan, PLEASE “know your song well before you start singing”.

Limited slots so email us in advance to book your place: .

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8 February: Griffin & Collier

Griffin & Collier is the new project from the founders of global folk band Mishra, Kate Griffin and Ford Collier. Their music highlights the interplay between Kate’s songwriting style that sits in a unique space somewhere between strongly rooted folk/Americana and mellow contemporary pop, and Ford’s deftly woven low whistle melodies.

The duo began to solidify their sound while on a two-month tour of Aotearoa, New Zealand in 2024, and the music on their new EP has a strong tie to that time and place, with each track named after and inspired by a feature of the country’s natural beauty. Their recordings are an even more intricate studio translation of their multi-limbed live arrangements, in which the duo play bass and percussion with their feet while singing and playing banjo, whistles and guitar.

With Mishra, Kate and Ford have extensively toured UK venues and festivals, and received national radio play for their two albums Reclaim and The Loft Tapes. In 2022, they travelled to Mozambique to record an album with virtuoso traditional percussionist Matchume Zango, and in 2024 composed the music for a new adaptation of “The Secret Garden” at… Continue reading. →

15 February: Ainsley Hamill

Mix Heather Small and Julie Fowlis and you’ve got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the UK’s most distinctive and versatile singers, known for her remarkable voice, storytelling and emotive style. We’re delighted to welcome her for her first visit to TwickFolk, accompanied by the ever-popular Sam Kelly (guitar, bouzouki) and Toby Shaer (fiddle, whistles).

Hailing from the west coast of Scotland, Ainsley has built a career celebrated for its authenticity, merging traditional Scottish folk with a modern touch. Drawing inspiration from Scottish folklore and myth, Fable, her latest album, combines Gaelic, Scots, and original compositions with a rich tapestry of sounds.

Ainsley’s accolades include being a BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist, a Gaelic Singer of the Year nominee at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and representing Scotland at Eurovision in Gothenburg. Her festival appearances are numerous, including a decade of performances at Celtic Connections and international stages like The Festival Interceltique de Lorient.

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