Filkins Drift

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC+00:00

Wadham Street, BS23 1JZ Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom | Weston-super-mare

The Blakehay Theatre
Publisher/HostThe Blakehay Theatre
Filkins Drift
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Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as 'committed and fascinating' by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.

The debut album from Filkin’s Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk, ‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences ’(Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK).

Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service. Renowned for their live performances, characterised as 'utterly mesmerizing' (Bristol 24/7) and 'hugely entertaining' (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK including FolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George’s Bristol, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod.

Filkin’s Drift are dedicated to exploring innovative avenues in music creation. In tandem with their groundbreaking commitment to sustainable touring, the duo's latest endeavor involves the formation of Filkin’s Ensemble, a 14-piece orchestral-folk band.

"Committed and fascinating”
BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews

"Weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences”
Songlines

"Gorgeous close vocal harmonies”
Folk Radio UK

"Utterly mesmerizing”
Bristol 24/7

"Hugely entertaining”
RnR
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