The Gigspanner Big Band

‘The kind of re-enchantment which only comes from top-class musicians with a deep understanding of their material. Simply remarkable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ R2 Magazine

The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. Their high-energy performances have broad appeal, from traditionalists to those looking for something a bit different.

Gigspanner began life as a trio with legendary fiddle player Peter Knight, percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack. The line-up has since expanded to include multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers. Together they are The Gigspanner Big Band.

Peter Knight, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today. John Spiers has had an equally profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades.

2025 was a highlight for the band, marked by the release of their album ‘Turnstone’. Nominated for the Sound Roots Folk Album of the Year 2025 Awards, it has featured in several ‘Album of the Year’ lists, including SONGLINES.

Experience an evening of riotous inventiveness and gifted individual playing.