The Shackleton Trio

The Shackleton Trio are known for their vibrant songwriting, fiery musicianship and close three-part harmonies. Weaving together mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo, their distinctive sound tells stories rooted in East Anglia, while reaching far beyond it.​The trio brings together Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin, banjo). Drawing on British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, the band balance deep respect for the past with a fresh, contemporary approach. Georgia’s flair for uncovering lesser-heard East Anglian material keeps the music grounded in place, while the trio’s arrangements feel modern, dynamic and alive.

Calum Stewart / Luc McNally / Sophie Stephenson

Internationally acclaimed Uilleann Piper and Flautist Calum Stewart is known for his powerful, expressive playing style and lyrical compositions. Joined by Luc McNally (bouzouki), a formidable force in the Scottish traditional music scene, and percussive Scottish Step Dancer Sophie Stephenson, the trio creates a vibrant, dynamic performance blending music and dance. Their repertoire draws from Calum’s albums True North (2023) and Tales from the North (2017), weaving together traditional tunes and original compositions inspired by the landscape and heritage of the North of Scotland. Sophie’s rhythmic footwork adds a striking visual and percussive element, creating a captivating, high-energy show, inter-woven with emotive slower pieces and spoken-word.