MUSIC AT WAINSGATE
An annual series of music events is hosted by Dave Nelson at Wainsgate where musicians and audiences alike can make the most of the Chapel’s near-perfect acoustic.
Sat 10 May 2025 3pm
iyatraQuartet
“…stunning fusion… a deep and subtle inner journey in sound” Songlines
“The music is absolutely packed with a feeling of exploration” Sarah Ward, Jazz FM
Sun 6 July 2025 3pm
Salus Trio
“A communion of sounds, a delightful concert.”
“Extravagant sounds, a surprising original sound world. Loved the tangos!”
Fri 18 – Sun 20 July 2025
Acoustic Weekend
Headliners include:
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage “Bewitching harmonies, tasteful twin guitars and a dreamy quality that lingers long after the music ends.” – Daily Express
The Charlotte Carrivick Band “If you are lover of new acoustic music, bluegrass, old time and swing you won’t want to miss this…”
John Doran and Janice Burns “They play lovely strings, they have gorgeous harmony arrangements. Really well crafted, intimate, beautifully understated.” – Karine Polwart
Remorae Collective: folk and electronic musicians who bonded over a love of ‘genre-bending’ (Folk Radio UK) folk music.
And much more: including solo artists, local musicians, jam sessions – and finally a Ceilidh to bring to a close a weekend of amazing acoustic instrumental music. More info soon!
Sun 21 Sept 2025 8pm
Andy Sheppard QUARTETS
“Boy was it a treat….(The band) jousted and wove together throughout, echoing ideas and layering textures with impeccable empathy.” Tony Benjamin, Bristol Beacon
Fri 26 Sept 2025 – Sun 12 Oct (3 weekends)
88KEYS: Wainsgate’s Festival of Piano
Another exciting project staring on Friday September 26 and ending on Sunday October 12. 88Keys explores the varied role of the piano from soloist to accompanist, from classical music to jazz, and from early dance music to boogie woogie and rock’n roll. Performers to be announced over the next couple of months.
