

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: John McCusker Trio (music)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: John McCusker Trio,
Tuesday 16th June 2026, 7.30pm,
Universal Hall, Findhorn

The John McCusker Trio is led by John McCusker, one of the most revered and decorated traditional musicians of his generation. A multi award-winning fiddle player, producer and composer, John has been at the heart of the UK folk scene for over three decades. His distinctive, emotionally charged playing and masterful compositions have made him a linchpin of contemporary Celtic music.

John is renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries. Since 2008 John has been a member of Mark Knopfler’s studio and touring band, in John’s words: “turning my world upside down in the best possible way. I have learned so much from Mark and the rest of his band, not least how to perform on big stages in arenas around the world.

He is joined by two of the most sought-after talents on the UK folk circuit. Sam Kelly, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, has built a devoted following as frontman of Sam Kelly &amp; The Lost Boys. His spellbinding voice, eﬀortless charisma, and genre-blending approach have seen him perform at major festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury, as well as on stages across Europe with Kate Rusby.

Completing the trio is Toby Shaer, a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist whose stunning command of flutes, whistles and guitars has made him a go-to touring musician for Cara Dillon. Toby has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues earning a reputation for his dynamic, expressive playing.

Together, The John McCusker Trio brings a thrilling combination of instrumental brilliance, heartfelt songs, and unforgettable live energy. Their performances … a rich tapestry of original compositions, traditional melodies, and contemporary folk songs .. captivate audiences with warmth, humour, and sheer musical class. Whether on festival stages or in intimate venues, this trio delivers a rare experience: deeply rooted in tradition, yet bursting with innovation, joy and soul.

“One of the UK’s most gifted and versatile musicians in any genre, John McCusker isequally in demand as a multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer”. The Guardian

£18 General Admission | £16 Concessions | £10 Under 16s *

*We are offering a free carer/companion ticket for any disabled or wheelchair-user audience members throughout our shows this season. Please note that it is helpful if this is booked in advance via the WeGotTickets website, so that we can ensure that there is adequate accessible seating reserved on the day/night of the event.Tickets for this event will be on sale from the Phoenix Shop, Findhorn, by early February 2026.

Wheelchair access, or entry for people with a disability is available from the side entrance, by the Phoenix Café.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forres/john-mccusker-trio-music/200029696409545
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, workshops, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://wegottickets.com/event/686708?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=forres-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Forres
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Universal Hall Promotions
- **lat**: 57.653106712
- **long**: -3.593326379
- **full address**: Universal Hall Promotions, The Park,Forres, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Universal Hall Promotions (https://allevents.in/org/universal-hall-promotions/13103631)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Universal Hall Promotions, The Park,Forres, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Universal Hall Promotions
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, festivals, workshops, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about John McCusker Trio (music) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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