SykesMartin
“An exciting collaboration…impressive…beautiful….a music for any folkie!” (Steve
Johnson, The Morning Star)
Sunday 1st March 2026
The Square Tower
Broad Street
Old Portsmouth
Hants
PO1 2JE
Doors Open 7.15pm. Show Starts 7.45pm.
Tickets £18 each (£20 on the door if not sold out).
Tickets available securely online at: www.wegottickets.com/event/669590
Alternatively, physical tickets can be purchased in store at Pie & Vinyl in Castle Road, Southsea, Southsea Gallery in Albert Road, Southsea or Harbour Records in Emsworth.
We’re delighted to welcome this exciting collaboration from two of British folk’s finest voices –
Miranda Sykes (Show Of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots.
“Utterly captivating, two distinct voices becoming one incredible thing…” (Bristol 247)
Having played together on numerous occasions, including in Steve Knightley’s Wake the Union band, and at the Royal Albert Hall, they knew that they shared an instinctive ear for harmony and skilled instrumental improvisation. A sociable Devon winter evening led to an exchange of songs; which proved to be so much fun that they soon arranged another musical get together. Swiftly these became rehearsal sessions, as a strong new sound emerged.
Centred around their deep knowledge of roots music, and a love of harmony singing, SykesMartin brings together old songs with new ideas; ancient tales with double bass, fiddle, and banjo; and two mesmerising storytellers joining voices to create a spine tingling testimonial to our shared
musical heritage.
“Delivering beautiful ballads and rousing chorus songs….” (Journal Of Music)