Music
The Furrow Collective
This award-winning folk group of four performers sings traditional song and balladry from England, Scotland and beyond, each member taking a turn to lead a song. Suits fans of traditional folk, from jaunty stories to laments.
Key information
- When
- Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:30pm
- Where
- Matthews HallFore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HFMore at this venueMap
About this event
The Furrow Collective is an award-winning and critically acclaimed English/Scottish band consisting of four distinctive and talented performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice).
Formed in 2013, drawn together by a shared love of traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration, the Furrow Collective were awarded the accolade of 'Best Band' at the 2017 BBC Radio Two Folk Awards, hot on the heels of the release of their second album, Wild Hog (Hudson Records).
Each band member leads a song, moving with ease from jaunty stories of ailing horses, to poignant laments and sparsely adorned supernatural ballads. Touring extensively throughout the UK and Europe the Collective consistently delight audiences with their unique, beguiling approach to traditional song.