# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Martin Simpson: Skydancers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: THE FORGE

One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling.

His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Martin has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (more than any other performer) and has won numerous awards.

A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/martin-simpson-skydancers/200029566002627
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.anvilarts.org.uk/events/martin-simpson?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=basingstoke-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Basingstoke
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Forge, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.26677
- **long**: -1.08961
- **full address**: The Forge, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Anvil Arts (https://allevents.in/org/anvil-arts/6194999)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Forge, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, RG21 7QR, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Anvil Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, performances, music, art, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Martin Simpson: Skydancers ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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