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 advance ticket sales
19th April – Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman.
Roberts and Lakeman have forged a creative bond that is as enduring as it is inspiring. Their 30 year journey together — from young trailblazers in the 1990s folk supergroup Equation to one of Britain’s most admired and decorated folk duos — stands as a testament to their artistry, authenticity, and masterful musicianship.
Their contribution to the British folk landscape has not gone unnoticed. Kathryn and Sean have twice been named ‘Best Duo’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, in addition to accolades from Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine. Their live shows — brimming with charm, wit, and musical mastery — have earned them a devoted following and a reputation as a cornerstone act of the British folk and acoustic scene.
In 2025, the duo celebrated an extraordinary 30 years of music-making with the release of their first live concert album, “Another Day at the Circus” which captures the warmth, humour, and emotional depth that have made their live performances so cherished — an invitation into the magic of an evening spent in the company of two artists completely at ease with their craft.
“It’s folk music for the modern age.” – The Telegraph
“These guys are something very special.” – Acoustic Magazine
“Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk/acoustic duos on the circuit.” – Rock ’n’ Reel
“Songwriters par excellence.” – fRoots
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start –
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcoholic drinks
Tickets £17.50 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
9th May – Three Legg’d Mare
Three Legg’d Mare are an Aberystwyth band with an interest in the traditional songs and tunes of Wales, England and beyond, and the social history and folklore that lies behind them. Their lively and sensitive interpretations of old songs of madness, love, death, adventure, injustice and everyday life (and some original compositions), with close vocal harmonies and a wide variety of instruments (including Appalachian dulcimer, fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, mandolin, whistles, pibgorn cwd, concertina, harmonica, shruti box and bodhrán), are earning them a strong following throughout Wales and the borders.
The name of Three Legg’d Mare hints at many things: the old way of life that moved at the pace of the horse, or perhaps the three members of the band, or maybe even the old goddess Epona, but it actually comes from something much grittier – the old gallows at Tyburn. A journey through physical and metaphysical worlds, history set to music, a lively pub session, past and present connected with a social conscience, an irreverent insight into past lives – Three Legg’d Mare is all of these and more.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start –
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcoholic drinks
Tickets £12.00 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
Sunday 28th June – Imaginary Landscapes
Poetry and Harp with Chris Tutton and Tara Minton
Imaginary Landscapes is a special event featuring the hugely popular collaboration of leading poet, author and raconteur, Chris Tutton and the highly acclaimed jazz harpist, Tara Minton in a spellbinding programme of words by Chris and semi improvised music by Tara.
Imaginary Landscapes has been performed to enthusiastic audiences at festivals and events in the UK, including to sell-out audiences at Hay and Oxford Arts Festivals (in Oxford Botanical Gardens to mark their 400 year anniversary) the Red House, Aldeburgh in the beautiful and intimate setting of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears’ Library, Reading Art Gallery, alongside Julian Grater’s ‘Arctic Mirage’ Exhibition, Felixstowe Book Festival, in the magnificent Palm Court Ballroom at Harvest House, Cheltenham Literature Festival (in a Teepee) and the Windsor, Canterbury and Rye Arts Festivals etc.
“Magical and mesmerising… an exquisite fusion of words and music”
“An absolute gem” Martin Denny, Windsor Arts Festival
Chris Tutton is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of eight collections of poetry. Coined by Ned Sherrin as “the master of the short poem” his work has also been described as “absolutely beautiful” by Alexander Waugh with Iain Anderson of BBC Scotland noting that it was “philosophy in poetry form” and the Sunday Times commenting on its “dramatic passion and dignity”.
Tara Minton is an Australian born harpist, vocalist and composer; proudly endorsed by Camac Harps. Sought after as both a harpist and vocalist, Tara has worked with Bjork, Eska, Stan Sulzmann, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, Opera North, The Royal Ballet and the Australian World Orchestra, and appeared at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms. A professor of Jazz Harp at London Performing Academy of Music she also sings with “The Blues and Roots Ensemble” a music education charity promoting improvisation, integration and social change through the music of Charles Mingus, Abdullah Ibrahim and Dorothy Ashby.
Door open 3.00pm start
Tickets £10.00 from the Town Hall or online at https://wegottickets.com
21st August – Sean Gaffney Album Launch
Door open 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcoholic drinks
Tickets £15.00 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
4th September – Willow Hill
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 (often described as Lady Gaga meets Kenny Chesney – 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.
Infusing feel-good energy, a bombastic live show, and heartfelt storytelling, Willow Hill has performed at major festivals like Summerfest (World’s Largest Music Festival), Rocklahoma, Sturgis, Warped Tour, and more, supporting artists like Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Pat Benatar, Zac Brown Band, Brett Eldredge, and numerous others.
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start –
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcoholic drinks
Tickets £15.00 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
17th October – Much Ado About Jazz
It’s a show aimed at people who don’t necessarily like jazz!
After years on the road we have lost track of the number of concert-goers complaining that much jazz is aloof, self-indulgent and lacking in any real melodic content: jazz which is sometimes sarcastically referred to as ‘Meet-me-at-the-end-Jazz’.
As a result, we revisit some much-loved (mostly) jazz classics and present them with a lot of energy so that the audience not only feel more involved, but also gain an insight into how jazz musicians work on stage. If you add to that a large dose of dry humour you’ll hopefully start to get a feel for what our performance is all about.
Door open 7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcoholic drinks
Tickets £17.50 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH
19th December – Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley – Midwinter Tour
Join Miranda & Jim in celebrating the festive season with some gorgeous West Country carols, medieval and secular carols from around the British Isles, moving settings of Christmas poems by Cornish poet Charles Causley as well a choice selection of seasonal songs by contemporary songwriters on the UK folk scene. All delivered by two of Britain’s best-loved voices, accompanied on a variety of instruments and gurt dollop of festive fun! If you are feeling a little dismayed with the over-commercialisation of “Christmas present” then join Miranda & Jim for a journey through Christmas past that will be guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit!
Door open 7.30pm for 8.00pm start –
Bar serving Three Tuns beer, Wine & non-alcholic drinks
Tickets £18 from the Town Hall or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/BCTH