Sheelanagig

Sheelanagig is a live folk act performing at Kirkgate Community Centre in Shipley, drawing on European folk traditions for a high-energy stage show with strings, flute and drums.

Sheelanagig have been playing live folk for nearly twenty years. Their line-up combines strings, a prominent flute and pounding drums, and their melodies have taken them to audiences across the globe, including festival crowds.

Their sets pair lively dance medleys with original pieces. The repertoire draws on a wide range of European folk traditions, from medieval melodies and baroque material to modern grooves and folk-rock. Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2 described their shows as a joy with a good night out guaranteed, and Songlines praised the tightness and intensity of their musicianship.

Kirkgate Community Centre in Shipley hosts concerts and shows, and this performance takes place there. Sheelanagig also perform in smaller venues, so the band's style suits both festival stages and more compact rooms.