All events can be booked at the Town Hall or through Ticket Source –
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bcth
Advance booking is recommended to prevent events being cancelled due to low ticket sales
28th March 2025 – Rosie Hood Band in concert
A Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood is known for her powerful, clear vocals and captivating performances combining poetic writing with honest interpretations of traditional English songs. In her ‘Classy’ (MOJO) 4-piece, Rosie is joined by fiddle-player Nicola Beazley, melodeon-player & percussionist Robyn Wallace and fiddle-player Rosie Butler-Hall. The instrumentalists bring dynamic lift and drive, expanding Rosie’s vision to re-work traditional songs and bring unheard stories to life. ‘To me, the story is always the most important thing, that’s the ‘Seed Of Gold’ within a song’ explains Rosie. The band released their debut album, Seed of Gold, in November 2023.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
14th June 2025 – Three Legg’d Mare concert
Back by popular demand.
Kate, Daf and Jon take great delight in singing traditional songs – and some of their own – in Welsh and English. For some years now they have immersed themselves and their audiences in songs of love, loss, joy, desire, sadness, adventure, madness, salvation and everyday life. A journey through physical and metaphysical worlds, history set to music, a rabble-rousing session, an irreverent insight into past lives – Three Legg’d Mare is all of these and more, woven together by dexterous vocal harmonies and far too many quirky instruments to mention.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £10 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
28th June 2025 – Jackie Oates in concert
Jackie Oates is an English folk musician, singer, fiddler, song-writer and winner of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
A central figure in English traditional music, Jackie is regarded as one of the country’s best loved folk performers. Her 8th solo studio album, Gracious Wings, took flight in September 2022, receiving acclaim from the music press both within and beyond the folk genre.
In the 14 years since her iconic coming-of-age album Hyperboreans, Jackie has continued to build her large and varied following, write her own material, include surprising covers into her albums and breathe new life into the traditional gems she unearths.
‘There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other, and for which there is no known formula with which to replicate it.’ Songlines
‘Exquisite vocals.’ Folk London
‘Always enchanting, captivating and spiced with surprises.’ Folking.com
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
4th July 2025 – The Black Feathers in concert
The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so
thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.
www.theblackfeathers.com
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £12 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
or £14 on the door
18th July 2025 – Rosie Green & Martin Thomas in concert
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £12 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
23rd August 2025 – Sarah McQuaid in concert
Postponed until 31st January 2026
Photo by Phil Nicholls (philnicholls.co.uk).
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.
sarahmcquaid.com
youtube.com/sarahmcquaid
13th September 2025 – An Evening with Claude Bourbon
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
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 aptly describes himself as a musical artist. He uses a vast array of music tools to paint a landscape we have all visited either in person or in our dreams.” Mary Pat Cooney – FolkWorks
“Claude Bourbon is a unique figure today… his playing is almost indescribable“- The Hook, Charlottesville, USA
“A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…” Altadena News, USA”
Claude’s official website : www.claudebourbon.org
27th September 2025 – Filkins Drift in concert
Filkin’s Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as “committed and fascinating” by BBC 6 Music’s Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the door from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
11th October 2025 – Suthering in concert
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the door from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
31st October 2025 – Willow Hill in concert
Recently named Rolling Stone’s “Band to Watch”, Willow Hill, has cemented themselves as one of Nashville’s most unique sensations.
Led by powerhouse husband and wife duo, Alexandra and CT Fields, Willow Hill delivers a fresh and modern twist on the classic country sound (“a fusion of Lady Gaga’s eclectic style and Kenny Chesney’s laid-back charm” – All Country News). This distinct sound has helped develop a groundswell global fanbase, and up to 200 dates touring per year in over 20 different countries, from the US to UK, Netherlands, Scandanavia, South America, Virgin Islands, and more.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 – from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
8th November 2025 – Jon Wilks in concert
Jon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads, often specialising in traditional folk songs from Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
“Jon Wilks is the real deal. He has a deep love for folk music which is coupled with intelligence, curiosity and musicianship. He is a fine guitar player, a really good singer and an excellent writer to boot. What he does is capture the essence of his material.”
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start.
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
31st January 2026 – Sarah McQuaid in concert
Photo by Phil Nicholls (philnicholls.co.uk).
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
Tickets £15 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The Doc
Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.
sarahmcquaid.com
youtube.com/sarahmcquaid