In an unmissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists bring you Awake Arise – A Christmas Show For Our Times; celebrating the riches of our varied winter traditions and reflecting upon the hope and resilience in music and song that can bring joy to us all in the darkest season.
Award-winning trio Lady Maisery (Hannah James, Rowan Rheingans and Hazel Askew) have for nearly a decade produced ‘some of the most exquisite, thrilling vocal harmony work in the English folk scene’ The Guardian
The beguiling musical partnership of Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith complete the powerful line-up, bringing the outstanding vocals, sensitive instrumentation and powerful social conscience that has won them widespread critical acclaim. ‘Rousing stuff’ The Observer.
Featuring traditional songs, folk carols, spoken word and newly written music to galvanise and brighten this darkest season, Awake Arise is a warm gift to the wintertime from five of the most engaging and celebrated performers on the English folk scene. True to the reputations of both acts as out-spoken voices on the folk scene, this collection is also a rallying cry to embrace the power of collective endeavour as a vital support during times of hardship and loneliness. In this most uncertain of winters, Awake Arise is more than just a great night out; these are essential songs which remind us who we are and why we matter to each other.
Awake Arise Dates
Thursday 17 December 2020 – Turner Sims, Southampton (6.30pm and 9.00pm)
Tickets and details: https://www.turnersims.co.uk/events/awake-arise-lady-maisery/
Friday 18th December 2020 – National Centre for Early Music, York (4.30pm and 7.30pm) SOLD OUT
The planned London Show at Kings Place will now go ahead as a closed-door performance without a live audience due to Tier 3 restrictions.
Ticket holders will be able to watch the performance after broadcast until 11.59pm, Thu 31 Dec.
Sunday 20th December 2020 – Kings Place London (LIVE STREAM)
Tickets and details: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/folk/awake-arise-a-christmas-show-online-streaming/