Anthony John Clarke

Anthony John Clarke is a Northern Irish-born singer-songwriter.   Playing solo, duo or with a band, Clarke has played at folk clubs and festivals all over the UK and beyond, and he has a number of albums to his name including An Acquaintance Of Mine, Man with a Red Guitar and Sing A Chorus With Me.

Amongst his best known songs are "The Broken Years" , "The Only Life Gloria Knows" , and "Tuesday Night Is Always Karaoke".

As well as doing a few songs for us, AJ will also be acting as our compere on stage A.

AJ describes himself as "Handsome and massively overrated with just a dash of Viking "

Dryadic

An amazing dynamic folk band...bringing feminist protest through the dreamier side of music" BBC Introducing
 
An infectious blend of rootsy folk with a melodic pop flair on strings & keys, peppered with heart soaring vocals & vibrant fiddle licks.     

You may have seen their fiddle player, Aly, performing with the Swing Rioters from time to time!

Kozachky

Ukrainian ensemble 'Kozachky' was born in October 2022 in Bristol.    Entirely composed of refugees from across Ukraine, Kozachky offer stunning harmonies with songs from their home country and elsewhere.   Not to be missed

Bullo Pill

A 12 piece folk rock band described as....

"a loose ramshackle collective of musical mayhem!

Also features Swing Rioter Richard Whittern

The Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones is a folk music duo comprising John Dickinson on guitars and vocals and Russ Ward on concertina, harmonica and backing vocals. We sing and play mostly traditional English folk songs and tunes alongside the occasional self-penned piece and one or two more recent covers by the likes of Billy Bragg, Leon Rosselson and even one by The Rolling Stones!

Russ has also played with the Swing Rioters!

Jessica Law and the Outlaws

Jessica Law and the Outlaws are an alternative folk band specialising in witty, dramatic folk songs with a strong storytelling element. With topics as diverse as lost polar explorers, vengeful mermaids and the miraculous migration of the European Eel, their melodies will haunt you as much as their stories.

Jessica Law is an alternative folk singer-songwriter with a dedicated following and more than fifteen years’ experience singing and playing mandolin. Accompanied by her band of Outlaws (Nimue Brown on viola, Keith Errington on acoustic guitar and James Weaselgrease on percussion and backing vocals), she creates "A collection of intriguing folk songs, packed with expressive lyrics, strange rhythms and creative instrumentation." (Ocelot Magazine)."

Nimue has also played viola for the Swing Rioters...

Sue Skinner

“Folk singer-songwriter from the Forest of Dean who’s songs are inspired by people and places I love”

“ I’ve been writing songs and performing solos and in duos since retiring over a decade ago, writing my first song in 2013.

My inspiration ranges from Sandy Denny and Steelye to Leadbelly and Lonnie Donegan!

I’ve now written over 100 songs and recorded 3 albums, the latest of which, “Love Tokens” was released on Valentine’s  Day this year.

I hope people are moved by my songs, which I sing from the heart”.

Cunningham Cox

We go by the imaginative name of Cunningham Cox! Two guitars, two voices, contemporary folk and amusing parodies.

Many will remember Richard's humour and songs from the 60th Birthday production of BurtoBash

Sunflowers Wales

Sunflowers Wales is a nonprofit Community Group organized in May 2022 by Ukrainian volunteers in Wales to support Ukrainians affected by Russia’s invasion.



Sunflowers dancing group began as a therapeutic outlet for refugee women coping with the trauma of displacement.

Most of these women are in Wales with their children, representing different regions of Ukraine. They come from diverse backgrounds, including teachers, managers, IT specialists, a translator from Arabic, an accountant, an entrepreneur, a lawyer, and others.

Most of them never danced professionally back in Ukraine. What started as a small, supportive circle has blossomed into a vibrant group that now meets weekly. Their journey demonstrates that nothing is impossible, as they have progressed from beginners to being invited to perform at various events across the UK, spreading the beauty of Ukrainian culture and the strength of the human spirit wherever they go.. 

The Swing Rioters

Cotswold Punk Folk.  8 piece band.

The love child of Fairport Convention and the Clash!
We take classic, mainly English, traditional folk songs and "punk them up". We also take more modern songs and "folk them up".

Robin, our singer, has discovered that two of his relatives in 1830 were genuine Swing Rioters.   Don't ask him about it unless you have a couple of hours to spare

Shepherds' Crook

Shepherd's Crook is a folk choir based in Winchcombe, Glos. We sing mainly traditional local songs in 4 part harmony to keep our Gloucestershire music in people's memories together with some more modern pieces.

Tetiana Hnilytska

Tetiana has spent 16 years in the Odessa Philharmonic and has also toured Europe and America with the Hans Zimmer Orchestra.

Currently living in Cheltenham, Tetiana is also the violinist in the local punk folk group, the Swing Rioters.

Carnival of Cryptids

Carnival of Cryptids are a feral folk choir who sing unusual folk songs, sea shanties, original songs and occasional covers, with a different repertoire depending on the time of year or event. It’s an informal group that was formed around a core of three members to allow people with commitment issues, whether that be work, health or anything else, to join in and sing. They sing at community events in Gloucestershire.

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