***In an unmissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists – Lady Maisery, Sid Goldsmith and Sam Carter – invite you to gather and celebrate the riches of our varied winter traditions, bringing joy in the darkest season.*** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Award-winning band **Lady Maisery** (**Hannah James**, **Rowan Rheingans** and **Hazel Askew**) have for over a decade produced ‘the most exquisite, thrilling vocal harmony work in the English folk scene’, *The Guardian*. Longtime collaborator **Sid Goldsmith** is a true stalwart of the folk scene in his much-loved bands Aldridge/Goldsmith and Tarren as well as in international theatre, most recently touring the world in *Wuthering Heights*. Completing the powerful line-up this year is BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner **Sam Carter**, renowned for his vivid, keenly observed songwriting. Featuring traditional songs, folk carols, spoken word and newly written music to galvanise and brighten this darkest season, Awake Arise is a warm gift to the wintertime from five of the most engaging and celebrated performers on the English folk scene. True to these artists’ outspoken voices, it is also a rallying cry to embrace the power of collective endeavour as a vital support during times of hardship and loneliness. ***This event will last approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including the interval.***