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Martha Tilston“She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder, too” – Time Out
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kate Temptest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.
The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) – The Tape – which is garnering much praise and excitement. With her long-time collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought- provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves…
“Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life” – The Guardian
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Kirsty Hall is a singer/songwriter/piano player based in North Tyneside creating alternative, ethereal sounds tinged with folk and country mixed with storytelling, poetic and political lyrics. Ideas of home, housing, domestic abuse, war, dystopias, inequality, family courts, motherhood and personal family history are all covered here. Kirsty has developed a unique sound and is a powerful live presence. Kirsty has recently played the Late Shows and Victoria Tunnel but also performs at non-traditional settings which includes her own What is Home? Exhibition, Workie Ticket Annual Conference and Centre for Research into Violence and abuse at Durham University.
'brings to mind an artist like Tori Amos' Narc Magazine
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Cobalt Studios CIC, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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