SPIRIT FINGERS (formally Polyrhythmic), is lead by pianist Greg Spero with Max Gerl on bass, Mike Mitchell (aka Blaque Dynamite) on drums, and Dario Chiazzolino on guitar. Since its inception SPIRIT FINGERS has been a dynamic ensemble of uber-talented young musicians whose energy, passion and innovative approach stake out exciting new territory for exploratory music which is visible on their […]
Featuring new arrangements of festive favourites penned by pianist Paul Edis, with the velvet-voiced Jo Harrop and a swinging 9-piece band, A Jazzy Christmas is coming to Lanercost Priory this December! With some of the leading lights on the UK jazz scene, including Paul Edis (piano) Jo Harrop (vocals), Matt Anderson (sax), Emma Fisk […]
Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France. Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin and the exceptional talents of James Birkett and David Harris (guitars) and Bruce Rollo (double bass), the band encompasses a wealth […]
It’s a vintage kind of vibe with three great bands to get you in the groove. The Kirkby Jazz Kollective are a talented band from Kirkby Lonsdale. A true community music group inspired by jazz. Wonderful sound and refreshing rhythms. The Chet Set with American trumpet player and vocalist Pete Tanton will also be playing […]
A varied programme from contemporary folk artists. Songs, stories and puppetry. Performers and Times: 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm | Ophelia & Callum – Contemporary Folk musicians and singers. 7.00 pm – 7.45 pm | Ben McElroy – Ambient/folk musician. 8.00 pm – 8.45 pm | Briar & Bramble – Mike & Kate Turnbull – […]
Join us for a lively Family Festival Day in the heart of Lanercost! Throughout the day and afternoon there will be various free events on at The Priory and The Looking Beyond Contemporary Art Exhibition in Dacre Hall. In the evening enjoy a lineup of local bands performing under the marquee at the cricket club […]
Join us at Lanercost Priory on Sunday 7th September, 3–6pm for a powerful and contemplative performance by Kenneth Wilson, cellist and poet, as an addition to his Pilgrim Cello 2025 journey — cycling to all 42 English cathedrals. “Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus” blends the transcendent beauty of Bach’s cello suites, Wilson’s […]
This June, Echo Events Lanercost CIC welcomes you back to Lanercost for a warm, intimate, community-focused Echo Festival — a joyful celebration of local creativity, heritage, and togetherness. Taking place from 19–28 June, this year’s festival embraces a relaxed village atmosphere, creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, share experiences, and celebrate community life. Festival […]
Victoria Macarte (ELFA) will be performing at Lanercost as part of our little Arts and Music Festival on Sunday 21st June. ELFA performs FOLKTRONICA, a collection of British folk songs from the future, accompanied by three analogue synths making noise like a storm on the horizon and pulsating minimal, greco-roman jungle beats like the nation’s […]
Singing Workshop Monday 22nd June 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Lanercost Priory As part of the Lanercost Echo Festival, join us for a joyful afternoon singing workshop in the beautiful setting of Lanercost Priory. Led by Sarah Greenwood, Ophelia and Raf Appleby, Lucinda Guinness, and Asha Nicholson, this workshop welcomes singers of all experience levels, to […]