Ainsley Hamill

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Mix Heather Small and Julie Fowlis and you’ve got singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill. Ainsley is one of the UK’s most distinctive and versatile singers, known for her remarkable voice, storytelling and emotive style. We’re delighted to welcome her for her first visit to TwickFolk, accompanied by the ever-popular Sam Kelly (guitar, bouzouki) and Toby Shaer (fiddle, whistles).

Hailing from the west coast of Scotland, Ainsley has built a career celebrated for its authenticity, merging traditional Scottish folk with a modern touch. Drawing inspiration from Scottish folklore and myth, Fable, her latest album, combines Gaelic, Scots, and original compositions with a rich tapestry of sounds.

Ainsley’s accolades include being a BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Finalist, a Gaelic Singer of the Year nominee at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards and representing Scotland at Eurovision in Gothenburg. Her festival appearances are numerous, including a decade of performances at Celtic Connections and international stages like The Festival Interceltique de Lorient.

With roots nurtured at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Ainsley has a deep connection to Gaelic and traditional song. Formerly a member of the folk band Barluath, her songwriting featured on their albums Source and At Dawn of Day, along with several singles. She currently performs with Fourth Moon, blending Gaelic and English material and her signature step dancing.