Man The Lifeboats

Man The Lifeboats began life in a Skinny Lister shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016, and are ploughing their own full-throttle folk furrow, winning over audiences everywhere and drawing comparisons to Bellowhead, Oysterband, the Levellers, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues. 

The second album Soul Of Albion hit #27 in the Official Folk Charts in 2022. Recorded at Rockfield Studios, it sounds like Led Zeppelin arm-wrestling Shane McGowan in a Birmingham brewery, like Jimbob and Fruitbat fronting Fairport Convention, like The Albion Band turned up to 11 with their fiddles on fire, tonic for these troubled times.

MTL are hitting the road again in 2026 in a leaner, meaner and greener duo line-up, road-testing new songs, bringing old ones back to life – come and join Rich and Aaron in some of the most intimate venues the country has to offer. ♫♪♪

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The Guillotine Union Boys

The Guillotine Union Boys have been lighting up the south coast with their anarchic blend of folk, country, and americana since 2022. They have built an enthusiastic following playing at grass roots venues and festivals, usually in support of community causes. With their powerful vocals, lightning-quick picking, and rebel energy, The Guillotine Union Boys are a rabble rousing act to raise your spirits and chase the blues away. ♫♪♪

Scott Freeman

Never has there been a more perfect blend of indie pop hooks and thrashing acoustic guitar. Scott Freeman – Winchester’s most energetic solo act, has toured the UK grassroots scene consistently for eight years, enthralling crowds with his boundless energy and his sing along choruses built for stadiums. With his recent single ‘Lets Go’ played on the BBC and his third album ‘From Staines With Love’ on the cusp of its autumn release, Scott is primed to rattle the cage of the UK music scene once again. ♫♪♪