folk

Christina Carter first joined Tom Carter and Kyle Silfer in an unnamed trio in 1991; they went on to become Charalambides. Charalambides is a singular entity that has constantly defined itself by gripping music and its operation outside the parameters of the music industry. Beginning with self-released cassettes, then moving on to the Siltbreeze label in 1993, Charalambides garnered attention from those in the know with their unique mix of noise, gospel, folk and blues.

Ellen Smith is a 20 year old singer-song writer from Leeds (UK).
Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young and the Beatles from a young age, her story-like folk/ acoustic songs are clearly inspired by these artists.
With the addition of Chris Quick, Jeff Schneider, Andy Calder and James Warrender, in early 2008, Ellen formed the band ‘Ellen & the Escapades’.

Kieran Haynes is the current chairman of The Black Maria Memorial Fund. Since his appointment in August 2004, Mr Haynes has masterminded a series of difficult but essential procedural overhauls, facilitating the ongoing expansion of The Fund's work. In the Spring 2007 issue of Twwwang! magazine, Mr Haynes spoke passionately about his commitment to The Memorial Fund, prompting interviewer Buddy Croquet to pronounce: "Yes, our climate is changing, yes, our seas are rising, and yes, we are daily learning new levels of fear and distrust for our fellow man...

Acclaimed for their uplifting, grooving show, The Old Dance School bring together thrilling arrangements of European folk music and self-penned tracks to craft a diverse and explosive set. Fiddles, whistles, guitar, vocals, bass and percussion combine to show their folk, jazz, soul and world music influences with a clarity and maturity that has brought this lively group of young musicians a proliferate following.