Free download – Kathryn Tickell ‘The Fiddle’

To coincide with the release of her latest record ‘Northumbrian Voices’ , Kathryn Tickell is on tour and reaches London’s Southbank Centre on Friday.

‘I had been worried about how it would be, touring with a band whose ages spanned three generations, but it’s lovely. We are the only band I know who tour with an armchair; it’s for my dad to sit in on stage…he’s in his seventies and we want him to be comfy!’ Read the full interview here.

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Catch Kathryn Tickell with Northumbrian Voices at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday 21 September. Get tickets here. 

KATHRYN TICKELL WITH NORTHUMBRIAN VOICES

Kathryn Tickell is the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria.

Kathryn also works collaboratively across many genres, making her work contemporary and exciting. She first took up the Northumbrian smallpipes at the age of nine, learning in the traditional way from shepherd musicians in outlying hill farms near her home. All the elements of landscape, weather and stories of the people that lived and worked there were part of her childhood. Kathryn’s personal evocation of this is heard through the traditional tunes and songs that she brings to audiences all over the world. She has released 14 of her own albums to date and has also recorded and performed with Sting, The Chieftains, The Penguin Café Orchestra, Evelyn Glennie, Andy Sheppard and many others.

Catch Kathryn Tickell with Northumbrian Voices at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall on Friday 21 September. Get tickets here. 

IMAGINED VILLAGE AND AIDAN O’ROURKE FOLK DOUBLE BILL

Listen to Sheema Mukherjee talking about her  New Music 20×12 commission from Imagined Village – ‘Bending the Dark.’

Also check out Aidan O’Rourke talking about his New Music 20×12 commission from An Tobar – ‘TAT-1’

See sets from both in a folk double-bill on Saturday 14 of July, 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

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Watch a film of the New Music 20×12 composers talking about their commissions

You can experience all 20 commissions across one weekend at Southbank Centre from 13-15 July. Don’t miss your chance to get involved in talks, debates and workshops, as well as a unique opportunity to book a one-to-one composer surgery with one of the New Music 20×12 composers.

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PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music 20×12 is a UK-wide commissioning programme initiated by Jillian Barker and David Cohen, and delivered in partnership with the BBC, LOCOG and NMC Recordings.

Breaking Boundaries! Kosmos, Paprika & She’koyokh

This weekend we have a very special gig with music from around the globe. Here’s a sneak peak at the three bands. Let us know your favourite!

Catch Breaking Boundaries! Kosmos, Paprika & She’koyokh at Southbank Centre this Sunday 8th May as part of These Lands Are Your Lands. Get tickets here

Last few tickets available for our New Year’s Eve Party with Bellowhead

With music from English folk band Bellowhead and fantastic views of London’s fireworks away from the crowds, Southbank Centre’s New Year’s Eve Party is a unique way to see in 2011.

‘Visually stunning, musically amazing… and daft.’ (Songlines on Bellowhead)

Here’s a sneak preview of ‘New York Girls’ from Bellowhead’s new album ‘Hedonism’.

Last few tickets available for New Year’s Eve Party at Southbank Centre, 31 December 2010. Book tickets here.

A Thompson Family Christmas setlist

In case you’d like to know who did what when at last night’s Queen Elizabeth Hall gig:

SILENT NIGHT – Kathryn Williams & Teddy Thompson
PURPLE SNOWFLAKES – Kami Thompson with BAND, backing vocals – Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson and Zak Thompson
FAT AS A FIDDLE – Chris Difford with BAND
BLEAK MID WINTER/ ANGIE – Bert Jansch
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE – Ed Harcourt with BAND
FAREWELL REGALITY – Rahcel Unthank and The Winterset
WHITE CHRISTMAS – Jenni Muldaur & Teddy with BAND
CHRISTMAS MEDLEY – Shlomo
THE WRONG PRESENTS – Richard Thompson solo
NEW DEPRESSION – Justin Bond with BAND
ALBERT’S ASHES – Brendan Campbell solo
RUN RUN RUDOLPH – Zak Hobbs with BAND
THE HOLY AND THE IVY – Teddy Thompson, Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson
and Bob Davenport
CHRISTMAS – Teddy Thompson with BAND with backing vocals – Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson and Zak Thompson

INTERVAL

Amnesty International film approx 6 mins
SHAY FANYAN – Linda Thompson
GOOD KING WENCESLAS – Brendan Campbell solo
BRIGHT MORNING STARS – Kathryn Williams, Neil MacColl and Kate St John/Roger Eno
LAST CHRISTMAS – Kamila Thompson with BAND
WHEN THE BALIFFS CAME – Bob Davenport solo
THE LITTLE BOY THAT SANTA CLAUS FORGOT – Bob Davenport
HOLY THURSDAY / JERUSLUM – Bob Davenport
BOYCOTTING CHRISTMAS – Teddy Thompson with BAND
LET’S NOT FIGHT THIS XMAS – Chris Difford with BAND
CUTTY WREN – Richard Thompson with BAND
TAR BARREL IN DALE – Unthanks with BVs
HAVE YOURSELFA VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS – Justin Bond with BAND
MOONSHINE – Bert Jansch
CHRISTMAS WILL BE JUST… – Jenni Muldaur with BAND, backing vocals Kami Thompson, Linda Thompson and Zak Thompson
BACK DOOR SANTA – Ed Harcourt & Shlomo
BLUE CHRISTMAS – Thompsons with BAND
WINTER WONDERLAND – BAND with all