SÉAMUS ÓG
Séamus Óg is an Irish singer songwriter hailing from Carrickfergus, N.Ireland. Drawing inspiration from an upbringing of traditional Irish music and storytelling. Now alongside Anna Mcluckie (clársach), Awen Blandford (cello), Andy Patterson (double bass). The four corners of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England merge. This Manchester based quartet is a beautiful blend of instruments intertwined in rich harmonies, and stories full of heart, that will have you swept into a dream state and lingering on adventures taken, and mapping those to come.
Their second album ‘Terry’s Síbín’ is being released in March 24, and has already had plays on BBC 6 (Tom Robinson), Celtic Fm and Radio Fáilte. The new quartet have performed at festivals such as Celtic Connections, Manchester Folk Festival, Folk Expo, Rochdale Folk Festival, Eskfest and Refract festival to name a few. With strong Irish music links in Manchester, Seamus Og aims to improve and build up the Manchester traditional Irish music scene for a younger demographic.

CLAIRE VINE
Emerging alt-folk artist Claire Vine is fast gaining a reputation for writing songs that sound like they've always existed. She has a knack for condensing urgent political and social commentary into concise, uncompromising moments of raw beauty. Her debut EP Tunnel was released in December 2020, comprising six original songs, between them all a thread of honest observations about the state of the world. Performing alongside collaborator Bethany M. Roberts, Claire's voice, vibrant and raw, cuts skilfully between moments of intimate solitude and carefully arranged harmonies, with rich layers of harmonium and strings.

Unashamedly political and poignantly personal, her songs are inspired by protest movements, the refugee crisis and her longing for justice in a more sustainable world. Her lyrics are at once a call to action and a space for contemplation, blending passion and pragmatism in each memorable song.

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