International Opera Singers to perform a Christmas Opera Gala in New Mills
GLOSSOPERA are to return to Spring Bank Arts Centre on Thursday 20 December with their hugely successful ‘Christmas Opera Gala’. GLOSSOPERA was formed in 2013 by the Glossop-based opera singer and artistic director of Glossop Music Festival, Claire Surman, with the aim of bringing world-class opera and lighter classics to the High Peak. The GLOSSOPERA gala is promoted by Spring Bank Arts, a wonderfully, welcoming community arts...
The Willows playing at St Georges Church
The Willows a folk band hailing from Cambridge, UK. “…straddle the worlds between Americana and English roots music and do it in a very very deft way…” Mike Harding Folk Show “…Absolutely gorgeous sound, a lovely album…” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 “… a breath of fresh air to the folk music community… “Maverick Magazine “…outstanding!” The Telegraph, With stories at the heart of...
Carnival fundraiser with Evie Ladin and Keith Terry
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, clawhammer banjo player and step-dancer Evie Ladin is a truly sensational live performer. She grew up surrounded by traditional folk music in the North Eastern USA. Playing banjo from the age of 8 and clogging since she was just 5, Evie is steeped in Appalachian music and dance, but also brings an urban edge and contemporary vision to her music, both in the Evie Ladin & Keith Terry Duo (&...
Coming soon to New Mills
Really excited to get Evie Ladin and Keith Terry to visit New Mills as part of their tour. Most of the UK tour dates are now out for Evie Ladin & Keith Terry (check out their page Evie Ladin / Band) – more details on the poster below. Evie and Keith put on a simply breathtaking live show, with superb singing, musicianship (on banjo, bass & percussion) and spectacular dancing – Appalachian clogging & “body...
Compton and Newberry
New Mills keeps on growing as far as music is concerned. On February 4th the very popular Compton and Newberry join us at St Georges Church as part of their UK tour. Compton & Newberry are acclaimed as two of the finest artists on the bluegrass and Americana scene. Celebrated mandolinist Mike Compton took up the instrument as a teenager and was heavily influenced by “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe. Mike’s musical CV is long and...
Live from Torr Vale Mill
On Saturday 19 November, Torr Vale Mill partnered with Visit New Mills are very proud to present Folk powerhouse pair The Small Glories, consisting of Cara Luft & JD Edwards in their Wondrous Traveller Tour. Tickets are available either here or in person from High Street Books or Priscillas in New Mills They are a study in contrasts; Cara, all earth mother on her 21-speed bike, helmet and backpack, environmentally friendly and...