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Bellowhead at London
Royal Festival Hall in LondonFri, Nov 27, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Bellowhead is a Music / Folk / Indie Folk event at Royal Festival Hall in London.
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Bellowhead, the 11-piece English folk big band, brings their high-energy show to London for a special one-night performance. Their live sets blend traditional folk songs and sea shanties with a modern twist, featuring material from their fifth studio album *Revival*, which includes a cover of Richard and Linda Thompson's "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight."
The band's lineup includes Jon Boden on lead vocals and fiddle, Pete Flood on percussion, and a full brass and string section, creating a rich, celebratory sound. This concert offers a chance to see Bellowhead in an intimate London venue, with foot-stomping tunes and infectious energy for fans of live folk music.
📍 London
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Good to know
- Arrive early to secure a good spot as the venue may have limited capacity.
- Check the venue's website for bag policy and prohibited items.
- Public transport is recommended as parking near the venue may be limited.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lineup for this event?
The event features Bellowhead, an 11-piece folk big band.
What kind of music does Bellowhead play?
They play traditional folk songs and sea shanties, with a cover of 'I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight'.
Lineup
Bellowhead
Bellowhead is an English contemporary folk band, active from 2004 to 2016, reforming in 2020. The eleven-piece act played traditional dance tunes, folk songs and shanties, with arrangements drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical styles and influences.
Jon Boden
Jon Boden is a singer, composer and musician, best known as lead singer and main arranger of Bellowhead.
Benji Kirkpatrick
Benji Kirkpatrick is an English folk singer and musician, who plays guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and tenor banjo. A son of folk musicians John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris, he was brought up in Shropshire.
Andy Mellon
Bellowhead is an English contemporary folk band, active from 2004 to 2016, reforming in 2020. The eleven-piece act played traditional dance tunes, folk songs and shanties, with arrangements drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical styles and influences.
Paul Sartin
Paul Sartin was an English singer, instrumentalist, composer and arranger, specialising in oboe and violin. He was best known for his work with the folk band Bellowhead, but also played with three-piece Faustus and the folk/comedy duo Belshazzar's Feast.
John Spiers
John Spiers is an English melodeon, concertina and bandoneon player.
Justin Thurgur
Justin Thurgur is a British trombonist and composer/arranger.
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Royal Festival Hall in London
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Royal Festival Hall in London
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