Future Folk: Contemporary Sounds from Traditional Roots

Kings Place is proud to present the return of Future Folk, our series showcasing emerging artists creating and reshaping music inspired by folk traditions in new, progressive ways for contemporary audiences. Across five events from autumn 2026 to Spring 2027, we put these emerging musicians centre stage in a time when breakthrough acts can easily become lost in the current economic realities of folk music programming.

The series offers an exciting opportunity to discover new music. We open in October with a double billing with punk and alt country-inspired multi-instrumentalist Elspeth Anne and banjo player and instrument builder Jacken Elswyth, known for collaborations with Shovel Dance Collective. In November, award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns & Jon Doran lead us into the festive season with a project focused on seasonal traditions, through tight vocal harmonies, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar.

January brings multi-instrumentalist, composer and film-maker Tamsin Elliott, playing music with roots in the traditional dance tunes of the British Isles alongside her trio – Sid Goldsmith on cittern and concertina and Rowan Elliott on fiddle. In February, passionate ambassador for English folk tradition Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne combines his powerful, commanding voice and masterful skill on the Anglo concertina and melodeon. Closing the series in March, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell deliver foot-stomping tunes with rich harmonies, cheek and charm on percussion, fiddle, guitar, and vocals.

In partnership with Alan Bearman Music.