Holly Clarke
Folk singer Holly Clarke draws from the old ballads and stories, conjuring a performance that immediately captivates any listener. Having performed alongside Nancy Kerr, James Fagan and Daoiri Farrell, this solo Future Folk gig is a chance to witness a true rising star of the folk scene.
As a performer, Holly Clarke transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanity’s experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore to the tales of love and loss, Holly sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song.
Rising in popularity among folk audiences and performing alongside Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, Daoiri Farrell, and Queer Folk, Holly Clarke has made a name for herself as a powerful singer and accomplished guitarist. Performing at festivals and venues such as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Bromyard Folk Festival, Tiree Music Festival, The Fire Station Sunderland and many, many more.
As well as performing solo, Holly has a duo with George Sansome (Granny’s Attic), the powerhouse band RE:VULVA (Amy Thatcher, Janice Burns, Cathy Geldard) and also gigs with the trio Holly and the Reivers, featuring Newcastle-based musicians Bertie Armstrong (Banjo and Voice) and Merle Harbron (Fiddle and Voice), with whom she supported the legendary Billy Bragg at Folk on the Tyne Festival.
Holly is an artist not to be missed, who brings the best of traditional song and contemporary composition into every performance.
This event will last approximately 110 minutes, including an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of concessions tickets will be allocated on selected events. This discount will automatically be applied in your shopping basket if you are registered for this scheme and an allocation is available.
For more information on registering please visit https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/your-visit/ticketing-information/concessions/
Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, update your account with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Reviews
‘Man, she can sing.’ Martin Carthy
‘Holly is the possessor of a seemingly effortless and transporting folk voice which is perfectly suited to her broad and deeply thought-out repertoire, and is an enviably confident and skilled instrumentalist.’ Nancy Kerr
‘Holly Clarke has a captivating voice, sweet and sure; it draws you in until you’ve got no option but surrender. She absolutely blew me away – I genuinely can’t remember the last time I was this impressed with a new artist.’ Cat McGill, Live to your Living Room
‘Holly is a rising star in the folk firmament.’ James Fagan
‘The powerful voice of Holly Clarke breaks through like an inveigling siren, holding your attention and never letting go.’ RnR Magazine