Banter will be playing the main stage later on Sunday after they kick-off earlier with the Sunday morning ceilidh.

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Described as “The future of Folk”, Banter take English traditional music to the next level with their iconic interpretations of classic songs and dance tunes.

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Following in the creative footsteps of the likes of Steeleye Span and La Bottine Souriante, Nina Zella, Simon Care and Tim Walker have lovingly reinvented what defines English Folk. This year the trio have added the multi-instrumentalist skills of Mark Jolley (TradArrr, Tickled Pink) to their line-up and have been receiving rave reviews from around the globe for both their live shows and particularly for their fourth album HEROES.  They are currently touring material from their brand-new studio album “Heroes”, alongside some of their old favourites.

 

“...wonderfully, powerfully dynamic. They really rock wherever they go”

Mike Harding

“...full of Invention”

R&R Magazine 4* review

“... really atmospheric and exquisitely done.” - Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2, The Folk Show) “...Folk from a parallel reality... Banter stands up proud and makes you want to shout 'Brilliant!'"

Nigel Schofield (Tykes’ Stirrings Magazine)