MFF26: Seth Lakeman

Manchester Folk Festival Presents:

Seth Lakeman

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Seth Lakeman was catapulted into the music mainstream when he was nominated

for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for his album 'Kitty Jay'. Inspired by the legends

and stories of Dartmoor in the Westcountry where Seth grew up, it was produced by

his elder brother Sean Lakeman and cost just £300 to record in his kitchen in a

Dartmoor village.

Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, the acclaimed folk artist

released his latest studio effort The Granite Way, in February 2025 on his own label,

Honour Oak Records. This is a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of

longtime collaborators of Seth’s, staying true to his roots and referring to ancient

stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.

In recent years Seth was delighted to be asked to record on Van Morrison’s album

‘Moving On Skiffle’ and he collaborated with Public Service Broadcasting. Seth has

also previously worked and toured extensively with Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) with

his band the Sensational Space Shifters.

Presented by Manchester Folk Festival

This is an 14+ event