Jim Ghedi hails from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and although clearly well versed in the history of folk music, he stands out as a torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers.

His album Wasteland, released in March 2025, saw wide acclaim and was recognised as a profoundly bold sonic statement that is some of the most rich, far-reaching and ambitious work in the Folk genre – pushing the boundaries of what folk music can be. His third album released on the Basin Rock record label, this new sound emulates a more brooding, darker and electronic world which is mirrored in his piercing lyrics and singing. He draws from social observations, contemporary songwriting, historical and traditional material.

This year, Ghedi will also release his first film soundtrack for A24’s thriller The Death of Robin Hood, after being approached by director Michael Sarnoski. A dark adaptation of the 17th Century folk-tale Robin Hood’s Death, the film is out in the UK in September 2026, and stars Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård and more.

Over the years, Ghedi has performed headline tours and festivals across the UK, Ireland and Europe, as well as supporting and touring with bands such as Lankum, Stick in the Wheel, Richard Dawson, Martin Carthy and Shirley Collins.

‘The Sheffield folk musician gets brilliantly apocalyptic on this rallying, medieval-tinged battle cry’ – the Guardian

‘Wasteland is exactly where British folk music should be today. A masterwork’ – 5/5, Morning Star

‘Wasteland is a folk renaissance masterpiece’ – 9/10, The Line Of Best Fit

Local support comes from Lawyr. Aisling Davis is a sound artist, composer, and researcher from the North of England who merges field recordings, soundscapes and experimental sound. Her work uses sound, sculpture, and installation to navigate history, marine ecology, architecture, underwater archaeology, food security, and utilitarian design. Drawing on recordings from the Arctic and the ocean, she creates immersive works that explore the relationships between environment, memory, and material culture. She also makes work under the name Inland Taipan, and paints under the name Thalia Styx.