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Bird in the Belly is a Brighton-based Folk group consisting of folk-duo Hickory Signals (Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti), alt-folk singer-songwriter Ben Webb (Jinnwoo, Green Ribbons), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Pryor. Together they collect little known and forgotten lyrics, poems and stories from around the UK, and set them to their own “hypnotically original compositions”.  Their sound is raw and bare-boned with “distinctively contemporary and earthy vocalising” (R2 Magazine) – and harks back to the 1960’s Folk Revival sound. Their debut album ‘The Crowing’ (March 2018, GF*M Records) was met with critical acclaim, the Sunday Express giving the album 5/5 and calling it folk album of the year.

Veering between Americana and Folk, Adrian Roye‘s soulful delivery draws from his North London upbringing and personal observations. Highly praised for his live performances and command of the stage, his gift is that you’ll always come away with a story that resonates and a song in your heart.

Born in Ukraine and living in South East London, Maria Mihailik is a young singer-songwriter. Inspired by an eclectic mix of songwriters, like Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Joni Mitchell and Naima Bock she blends folk styles and contemporary themes in a confessional, intimate way.

Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories.  Claude Bourbon takes you on a captivating musical journey that defies borders and genres. With roots in classical guitar, his music flows effortlessly through the blues of the Mississippi Delta, the warmth of the Balearic Islands, the rich traditions of the Balkans, and back again.  His style blends Spanish blues with Gypsy rhythms, Eastern European melodies, and touches of flamenco inspired by Paco de Lucía. Influences from Ritchie Blackmore, Joaquín Rodrigo, JJ Cale, and even J.S. Bach can be heard in his rich, intricate playing.

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, Abi Budgen is an artist in the deepest sense of the word, her work a beautiful explosion of everything that makes us human.  Abi’s innovative musical style is born of a lifetime’s love and study of traditional blues and gospel music, of which she is also an internationally respected teacher.  Also a well-loved voice in the Birmingham poetry community, Abi’s work has been published by Verve Poetry Press in anthology ‘Eighty Four’. She has recently collaborated with legendary Birmingham band The Destroyers performing her poem ‘The Wave’ with them both live and on their latest album, ‘Argonaut’.  Abi is frequently accompanied by long-time collaborator Dan Wilkins on drums and percussion.

Sara Milonovich is an alt-country singer, songwriter, and fiddler from upstate NY, who along with guitarist Greg Anderson, delivers a heady harvest of fiddle-driven original Americana roots music that captivates audiences with atmospheric, powerful storytelling; words that paint poignant scenes, and melodies that linger long after the last listen. They will be performing songs from their most recent album, ‘Northeast’, as well as previewing music from their forthcoming 2026 album.

Alderney-born Robert J. Hunter is taking the blues and Americana scene by storm. Armed with a gruff, powerful voice and the wild thud of an overdriven, foot-stomping guitar, he delivers a raw and soulful sound that is unmistakably his own.  His evocative song writing takes listeners on emotional, deeply personal journeys, echoing the spirit of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Free, Jackson Browne, Rory Gallagher, The Band, The Eagles and Tom Petty.  Relentless touring across the UK and Europe has turned the band into a road-worn, well-oiled machine—super-tight, fiercely dynamic and impossible to ignore. Their genre-bending blend of blues, rock ’n’ roll and Americana continues to win new fans and captivate audiences with every show.