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A Winter Union

Wednesday 16 Dec 2026   7:30pm-9:30pm
Cecil Sharp House, London
£22.50 | £12.50 Under 30 | Free Personal Assistant ticket with purchase of Access ticket
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The five-piece band play fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known and seasonal classics

 Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the five-piece band blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

Originally formed in 2015 for a one-off yuletide concert, A Winter Union have gone from strength to strength in the following five tours and now are fast becoming thought of as the pre-Christmas knees up for folk and roots lovers all over the country.Put on your glad rags and come and raise your voices!

Featuring:

Jade Rhiannon – Vocals, Shruti Box

Katriona Gilmore – Vocals, Mandolin, Fiddle

Jamie Roberts – Vocals, Guitar

Hannah Sanders – Vocals, Guitar, Dulcimer

Ben Savage – Vocals, Dobro, Guitar

"Wonderful...a perfect seasonal musical present!" Laurel Canyon Music

“Wonderful and hugely talented! They played a stunning festive set, mixing traditional Christmas songs with an added blue grass lilt!” Folking.com

Doors open at 7pm; gig starts at 7.30pm.

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This ticket price includes a 50p building levy.

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