“Gnoss are one of those rare birds in folk: a group you can name after hearing their first notes.” - Folk Radio UK
Icons of Irish Music – BBC Lifetime Achievement Awardees
For over three decades, Dervish has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music, captivating audiences worldwide with their energetic performances and masterful musicianship. Originating from County Sligo, Ireland, the ensemble features some of the country’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by the renowned vocalist and bodhrán player Cathy Jordan.
SAMA: Music + Art Presents: Puuluup, the Estonian neo-zombie-post-folk duo, will grace the Nectar Lounge stage.
Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences.
