Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen

Fri 13 NovDoors 19:30

Ranagri

ACE Space · Newbury

Ranagri's Say Hello Tour heralds a bold new era for this award-winning indie folk band, bringing their signature cinematic, prog-infused folk music to venues up and down the UK this Autumn. With five studio albums under their belt, a wealth of international touring experience, and standout appearances at major festivals, Ranagri have built a formidable reputation on the global stage, captivating audiences from across Europe to Australia, Montreal and New Orleans. Now, they turn inward, reconnecting with their roots for what promises to be their most evocative and personal tour to date. Steeped in stories of Ranagri - the farmland in rural Ireland from which the band takes its name - their new album explores themes of migration, identity, and the enduring search for the meaning of home. It is a work of depth and resonance, shaped by lived experiences and a profound sense of place. Renowned for their commanding live performances, the band delivers a sound that is both intricate and expansive. Soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and driving rhythmic energy intertwine with masterful instrumentation - flutes, whistles, harp, bodhrán, hammered dulcimer, percussion and guitars - forming a vi...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 21 NovDoors 19:30

Pagoda Progect

ACE Space · Newbury

Pagoda Project unites three standout UK artists—accordionist/composer/educator Paul Hutchinson, clarinettist/bass clarinettist Karen Wimhurst, and fiddle-singer Hannah Cumming, to reimagine British folk with fearless curiosity. Rooted in tradition yet restlessly inventive, the trio move from the ethereal to the gutsy, blending original works and re-shaped tunes with improvisation, humour and vivid dynamic contrast. Their on-stage chemistry and spontaneous interplay mean no two nights are never the same. The evolution of Pagoda Project and the monthly gigs at ACE Space have been intertwinned. It started in January 2015 when Pagoda|duo (Paul and Karen) were the third gig to be booked at ACE Space. Little did we suspect that 11+ years on the monthly gigs would still be running and that Pagoda Project would be returning in their current trio line-up. Inbetween time Pagoda Project (Paul and Karen) appeared in February 2018 and again in May 2023 when, joined by Anna Tam they appeared as Coracle. Billed as Coracle the current trio (Paul, Karen and Hannah) were part of the Newbury Spring Festival last year.

GigsFolkBlues

Fri 11 DecDoors 19:30

Miranda Sykes & Jim Causey

ACE Space · Newbury

Join Miranda & Jim in celebrating the festive season with some gorgeous West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the British Isles, moving settings of Christmas poems by Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a choice selection of seasonal songs by contemporary songwriters on the UK folk scene. All delivered by two of Britain’s best-loved voices, accompanied on a variety of instruments and gurt dollop of festive fun! If you are feeling a little dismayed with the over-commercialisation of “Christmas present” then join Miranda & Jim for a journey through Christmas past that will be guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee

ACE Space · Newbury

Mining the fertile common ground between bluegrass, early country music, and traditional mountain music, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee are Virginia’s torchbearers of the old-time sound. Featuring the classic quintet of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and bass, the band comprises five masterful musicians and singers who have immersed themselves in the dance music traditions of the Blue Ridge region and developed a deeply rooted old time bluegrass sound. The band crafts their own tasteful original songs and instrumentals that blend seamlessly alongside the classics, and their engaging performances and powerful harmony singing have captivated audiences around the globe and earned the band top awards at prominent festivals throughout the Appalachian region. The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee cut no corners when it comes to real, hard hitting, old-time country music - an approach that is gaining them loyal followers far beyond the reaches of their Virginia mountain home.

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 14:30

Haywards Heath Music Society - Isla String Quartet

Methodist Church · Haywards Heath

HE ISLA STRING QUARTET gained international recognition when they won First Prize, the Audience Prize, and a Special Prize for the best interpretation of a Haydn quartet at the 2nd International String Quartet Competition in Bad Tölz in April 2026. They also won First Prize at the Royal College of Music QuartetCompetition 2025. The Quartet are performing in venues across the UK including Conway Hall, Kings Place and Hexham Abbey. Their programme will include quartets by Haydn, Beethoven and American composer Jessie Montgomery. The Isla String Quartet are sponsored today by The Tillett Trust as part of its DEBUT programme.

GigsClassical

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 16:00

Gok Wan Presents: Isolation Nation Brighton

Quarters · Brighton

GigsDanceElectronic & Club

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 17:00

MAX'S RECORDS PRESENS: The Acoustic Sessions

KOLA · Portsmouth

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Gigs

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 17:30

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

St Ann's Church · Manchester

Enjoy an exceptional concert by candlelight in the beautiful setting of St Ann's Church

GigsClassical