Mark (Melodeon and Concertina) and Jason (Accordion) have been playing their instruments since childhood absorbing the unique Dartmoor style from their respective grandfathers Bob Cann and Jack Rice. 

Rob (5-String Banjo) also learnt to play finger-style banjo from a young age and has since become one of the finest exponents of this once popular but now rarely heard style.

Playing in a way that comes naturally to them they have since become one of the best truly traditional acts, doing what they do, simply because they enjoy it.

Date: Friday 22 May, 8pm

Location: The Lantern, Old Town Inn, St Mary’s

The Dartmoor Pixie Band are an English country dance band (or Ceilidh Band) from the heart of Devon and are steeped in the musical and dance tradition of Dartmoor. 

Their mix of Melodeon, Piano Accordion, Banjo, Drums and Bass produces a sound that is very much their own and will have you tapping your feet, or better still will have you up and dancing your socks off. 

They have played together for more years than they care to remember so their style and repertoire is distinctly their own.  The band has their own resident caller with a large repertoire of dances for all abilities so whether you arere a do-si-do expert or have never danced before you are sure to have a good fun evening.

Date: Saturday 23 May, 8pm

Location: The Lantern, Old Town Inn, St Mary’s

Windjammer are a trio who cast timeless stories in a context of their own making. They blend self-penned songs and instrumentals with original genre-bending arrangements of music drawn from the traditions of British folk.

Turning unflinchingly from soft, delicate emphasis to shoulder-rolling grind, and from light harmonies to prog-infused instrumentalism, they have a habit of keeping audiences surprised and engaged with ever-changing soundscapes. Their debut album, Awaken (produced by Sean Lakeman), showcases and expands this palette in a studio context.

Date : Sunday 24 May, 8pm

Location: The Lantern, Old Town Inn, St Mary’s

Island lover Seth Lakeman returns to Scilly this year performing in the unique and atmospheric setting of the parish church in Hugh Town. There will a bar and facilities in the neighbouring church pavilion.

 Seth was catapulted into the music mainstream when he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005 for his album Kitty Jay, which was followed by Freedom Fields. They kickstarted a hugely successful solo career which has taken him around the world. Multiple albums, tours and high-profile collaborations later, Seth released his latest studio effort The Granite Way, in February 2025 on his own label, Honour Oak Records.

It’s a collection of songs recorded alongside a group of longtime collaborators, staying true to his roots andreferring to ancient stories that inspired early West Country storytelling.

Date: Monday 25 May, 8pm

Location: Parish Church, Hugh Town, St Mary’s

Thursday 21 May

Location: Scillonian Club, St Mary’s

Time: 8pm

Cost: Free

Booking: No need to book in advance, just come along

Saturday 23 May

Location: Turk’s Head, St Agnes

Time: 12pm

Cost: Free

Booking: No need to book in advance, just come along

Sunday 24 May

Location: New Inn, Tresco

Time: 12pm

Cost: Free

Booking: No need to book in advance, just come along

Monday 25 May

Location: Seven Stones Inn, St Martin’s

Time: 12pm

Cost: Free

Booking: No need to book in advance, just drop in

Tuesday 26 May

Location: Mermaid Inn, St Mary’s

Time: 12pm

Cost: Free

Booking: No need to book in advance, just come along