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The Darkening on Tour

March 15th, 2019

The Darkening descends upon the country … commencing with a sold out concert at Kings Place London, continuing to Durham, Kendal (last few tickets), National Forest Folk (last few tickets), Hebden Bridge (sold out), Haymarket Basingstoke, Sage Gateshead (last few standing tickets), Stables Wavendon (last few), St George’s Bristol, Grantham, Saffron Hall, and Turner Sims Southampton (last few tickets). The new album “Hollowbone” is on sale at all concerts, so you can get your hands on a copy before the release date!

The Darkening at Cambridge Folk Festival

February 14th, 2019

The Darkening is delighted to be performing at this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival. Line up just announced! Exciting!

Track from Hollowbone on fRoots Radio

February 11th, 2019

A track from The Darkening’s new album “Hollowbone” (official release date 5 April) is on the latest fRoots Radio podcast (fRoots Radio 198, February 2019). Hear it via the link and playlist on the fRoots web site, or go direct to Mixcloud or Podomatic.

River of Life – David Suff

January 30th, 2019

In March Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham, UK will be hosting a collection of work by artist David Suff (also Fledg’ling Records, Topic Records). A long-form (concertina-inspired?!) sketchbook has emerged in recent years and David’s “River of Life” film is premiered here, featuring original music by Kathryn Tickell and Martin Simpson. A special limited edition book and DVD will be available.

Tune of the Month alert!

January 30th, 2019

The latest TUNE OF THE MONTH is up on Youtube! A practical guide to “piping in” a house â¤ï¸

BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

December 12th, 2018

Kathryn sits in for Mark Radcliffe on 12th December and accidentally-on-purpose drops in some music from the North East! She presents the show again on 19th December, a special Christmassy programme with live music from Orkney quartet Fara. The shows start at 20.00 and are available on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast. Programme details are here.

Christmas shopping?

December 6th, 2018

If you’re treating friends or family (or yourself!) to goodies from Kathryn’s shop, or Magnetic North East’s shop, please order by 12 noon on Monday 17th December to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

November 8th, 2018

Kathryn sits in for Mark Radcliffe on the Folk Show, live on 14th November 20.00.

The Darkening on Tour Spring 2019

October 31st, 2018

All performances are here in Live Dates. Touring will coincide with the band’s debut album release. More news on that soon. Exciting! Check out the band on Kathryn’s Youtube channel.

Tales & Tunes and The Dam

September 28th, 2018

If you’re lucky enough to see one of the few “Tales & Tunes” shows this autumn you’ll hear the goosebump-inducing story of Kathryn and her dad exploring an abandoned village, prior to the building of the Kielder Dam. Kathryn was encouraged to play tunes in the old cottages – the last time music would be heard within those walls. This tale was the inspiration for “The Dam”, a newly-published picture book by David Almond, with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold.

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