'The Circle' by Evolution of Fishermen

'The Circle’ returns for its second edition - a unique night of musical collaboration hosted by contemporary-folk band Evolution of Fishermen. Acting as the house band, they’ll be joined once again by special guest artists, accompanying and collaborating throughout the night.

Expect a night of live music that blends old and new folk influences and features some of London’s most exciting musicians.

**Evolution of Fishermen**

Evolution of Fishermen formed in 2021, brought together by a shared love of storytelling, unique harmonies, and original folk songs. Since their formation, the band has quickly established themselves as a prominent presence in the contemporary folk scene.

They’ve worked with notable promoters such as Sofar Sounds, performed at renowned venues including Green Note, O2 Islington, The Old Blue Last, and The Crescent. Their festival appearances include Wilderness, Deershed, LOOPFEST, Gate to Southwell and Medicine Festival (on Sam Lee's 'The Nest Stage').

The band’s debut EP, Days Like These, has received multiple features on BBC Introducing and was launched with a sell-out gig at St. Bartholomew the Great’s church in London in May 2024.

A strong commitment to collaboration and passion for blending traditional and contemporary music has led them to create ‘The Circle’, the band are honoured to be joined by such incredible special guests for the event’s second iteration.

**Sophie Wright**

Sophie Wright is a folk singer-songwriter based in London whose evocative voice and lyrical songs bring together storytelling and powerful musical intuition. Inspired by the cliffs and shoreline of her childhood she weaves the natural world into her music with a timeless and moving grace.

**Harry Collier**

A soulful singer-songwriter blending jazz, Indie, R&B, and Folk music, Harry Collier’s deeply emotive music explores themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery.

Harry spent his formative years between Tobago and Cornwall. He achieved critical acclaim with the bands Rootjoose, Kubb and Faithless. As lead singer of Kubb, Harry sold half a million records and spawned three top 30 singles, performing on Later with Jools Holland, The Jonathan Ross Show, Friday Night Project and Top of the Pops!. Kubb sold out two consecutive nights at Shepherds Bush Empire, with Paolo Nutini opening. With Faithless, Harry co-wrote and toured the album ‘To All New Arrivals’, contributing bass and lead vocals on the hit single ‘Bombs’. Harry has performed arena and stadium tours and at major festivals.

Harry is currently working on his new solo album, ‘Mulato’, alongside Faithless producer Grippa, and will be performing performing new music from the album with house-band Evolution of Fishermen on the night.

*"Harry reaches the heights of Jeff Buckley with the sentient gravitas of Radiohead and the intensity of a less goth Muse!”* Amazon Music

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This is an 18+ event