SUTHERING
with John Cunningham & Steve Shorey
Presented by: St Edith Folk| 0 | SEVENOAKS: Memorial Hall, Otford (info) |
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| P | Friday 5th December, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm Start time: 7:30pm |
| . | All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Event information
Evocative and distinctive, folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) transport audiences with their exquisite vocal harmonies and their message of hope during hard times. Their delicious harmonies soar above the cascading piano and delicate, fingerstyle guitar; it’s the duo’s beautifully matched voices and their fresh approach to folk which makes their songwriting stand out.
2024 marked the release of their second studio album Leave A Light On. Produced by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner, Sean Lakeman. The album is a bold new direction in sound for the duo, a poignant and powerful exploration of themes affecting the social and political landscape. Leave A Light On is a collection of personal reflections, captivating stories and modern-day songs of protest and unity.
Suthering found their name in a book called Landmarks by Robert MacFarlane. The word, meaning "the sound of the wind through the trees" comes from a John Clare poem and it perfectly captures the duo’s love of nature, a theme which can be found woven into their music.
Known for their chemistry and humour on stage, they effortlessly intertwine their important messages about the state of our climate, social conscience, and the importance of community and connecting with nature. They champion female characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines of folk. Truly a duo for our times.
