# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: “Their collective elan has a forceful presence unmatched in British folk. A faultless cavalcade” 4⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian

“Turnstone is enthralling. It’s a serious piece of work which will leave your head and critical conscience in a spin” 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spiral Earth

"The kind of re-enchantment which only comes from top-class musicians with a deep understanding of their material. Simply remarkable" 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ R2 Magazine

The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music...
Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’

Beginning life as a trio - with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack - the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - BBC Folk Awards 'Best Duo') and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers, joining the fray.

While 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 has been a highlight year for the Band, marked by the release of their album Turnstone, which has been nominated for Folk Album of the Year 2025, and has featured in several ‘Album of the Year’ lists.

Characterised by riotous inventiveness, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wells/gigspanner-big-band-in-wells-somerset/200029589650448
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wells
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cedars Hall
- **lat**: 51.212450537139
- **long**: -2.6437134901062
- **full address**: Cedars Hall, The Liberty,Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset being held?
  - **A:** Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cedars Hall, The Liberty,Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset?
  - **A:** Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset is organized by The Gigspanner Big Band.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wells, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gigspanner Big Band in Wells - Somerset sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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