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Opening Concert
A folk powerhouse! After last year’s roaring success during the festival season, Sāwol kick off our festival in style. Joined by festival veteran Keith Donnelly and the mesmerising Lauren South.
| On: | Friday 22nd May 2026 |
| Starting at: | 20:00 |
| Finishing at: | 22:30 |
| Entry by: | Weekend or Event tickets Only |
| Where: | St Andrews |
With: Sāwol, Donnelly and South, Sam Hindley
 Sāwol (Band)With powerful and connective use of voice and strings, Sāwol (soul, life, spirit and being) comprises Fi Fraser, Jess Arrowsmith, Nancy Kerr, Rosie Butler-Hall, and Sarah Matthews |
 Donnelly and South (Support)Keith Donnelly, one of the most popular, and, yes slightly crazy, figures in the folk world, teams up with the scene’s most exciting new voice - Lauren South. 'Magical', 'Stunning' and 'World class'. |
 Sam Hindley (MC)Sam co-hosts Thank Goodness It’s Folk on Sheffield Live radio and also promotes live music gigs in Sheffield |