Folk singer Holly Clarke draws from the old ballads and stories, conjuring a performance that immediately captivates any listener. Having performed alongside Nancy Kerr, James Fagan and Daoiri Farrell, this solo Future Folk gig is a chance to witness a true rising star of the folk scene.

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As a performer, Holly Clarke transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanity’s experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore to the tales of love and loss, Holly sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.

Rising in popularity among folk audiences and performing alongside Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Daoiri Farrell, and Queer Folk, Holly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitarist.

As well as performing solo, Holly has a duo with George Sansome (Granny’s Attic), the powerhouse band RE:VULVA (Amy Thatcher, Janice Burns, Cathy Geldard) and also gigs with the trio Holly and the Reivers, featuring Newcastle-based musicians Bertie Armstrong (Banjo and Voice) and Merle Harbron (Fiddle and Voice), with whom she supported the legendary Billy Bragg at Folk on the Tyne Festival.

Holly is an artist not to be missed, who brings the best of traditional song and contemporary composition into every performance.

This event will last approximately 110 minutes, including an interval.

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