Alan Burke, Emma Sweeney Trio

Alan Burke is the former lead singer, guitarist and bodhran player with Irish band Afterhours. He released his first solo album, In the Other Hand in 1998 and has since gone on to tour everywhere from Europe to the Middle East. His repertoire includes traditional, Celtic and contemporary songs as well as his own compositions.

Songlines Award nominated fiddler Emma Sweeney is a distinguished live performer and one of folk music’s rising stars. Her debut album Pangea was described as ‘a classy debut’ by the Guardian and her unique style combines her traditional Irish roots with world influences.