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"Coming from a classical background 'Islander' brings a touch of class to some of the most beautiful traditional, contemporary and original folk songs..."

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TOUR

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January 2024 - 'A clash of the Tartans' - Burn's night and ceilidh - Espéraza 11260 France -  Why not brighten up a dreary January and join us in a 'toast to the Haggis' as we celebrate the Scottish Bard on Burn's Night.  Scottish classical and folk tunes, poems and recitations accompanied with guitar, keyboard and percussion, featuring 'Islander' and James McOran-Campbell. Followed by a traditional meal, a 'wee dram' and some rousing Scottish dancing...  Full Details TBC
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8th, 9th, 10th December 2023 - 'Winter-Fête' - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France - 6pm - Back by popular demand, Islander joins forces with James McOran-Campbell as 'Classi-Folk' = Join us for a glittering selection of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music.   Limited places (reserve by email at operagalleria@gmail.com) 15 euro entry incl. Parking, Vin Chaud and Mince Pies.
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Autumn/Winter 2023 - Islander UK Folk Club Tour - Islander will be performing at venues TBC  with a new programme featuring songs from his albums 'My murmur laden shells' and 'Turning the tide' along with some popular folk favorites and newly written material for his next Album  - Full performance details TBC.
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September 2023 - Classi-Folk - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 SW France. Islander, appearing with Opera Galleria present a genre-blending mix of songs from the classical and folk traditions. Outdoor event along the banks of the River Aude (Full details TBA)
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August 2023 - 'Islander in the open'- La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 SW France. 'A chance to hear popular favorites and some of the new music from this talented singer songwriter...' -JC . Outdoor event along the banks of the River Aude (Full details TBA)
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June, July, August & September 2023 - Musique á la bonne franquette - Every Friday evening - Salle Wisigoth, Renne-le-Chateau 11190 France - 21h - Islander will be appearing with Opera Galleria to present a genre-blending mix of songs from the classical and folk traditions with Pianist, David Bailey - Programme varies every week!!!
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October 16 2022 - Islander - New Album Launch Party -  Atelier La Plantation , SW France at 18h - Islander will be performing live tracks from his new album along with special guest artists at this celebratory Album Launch Party. Invited guests will be treated to personal introductions to the tracks of the new album played for the first time accompanied by local wines on the banks of the River Aude.
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September 2022 - Islander UK Tour - Islander will be performing at venues TBC  with a new programme featuring songs from his album 'Turning the tide' along with some popular folk favorites and some new material from his forthcoming new album - Full performance details TBC.
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August, September 2022 - Islander Tour de SW France - Islander will be performing at a series of dates and venues  with a new programme featuring songs from his album 'Turning the tide' along with some popular folk favorites and some new material from his forthcoming brand new album.
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  • Sunday 7th August 2022  - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France.  Outdoor river garden event - gates open at 14h - Picnic and bar for an relaxing summer afternoon by the River Aude. Islander will be performing two 45 minute sets featuring songs from his album 'Turning the tide' along with some popular folk favorites and some new material from his forthcoming new album  - Concert at 14h30
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19th, 20th,August 2022 - The Moira Furnace Folk Festival - www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk - Islander will be performing two 45 minute sets during the weekend event featuring songs from his album 'Turning the tide' along with some popular folk favorites and some new material from his forthcoming new album  - come along to the Folk Club Marquee.
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10th April 2022 - Classi-Folk and Friends! - Espace Alibert, Salle Maroc, Espéraza 11260 France. Islander, appearing with Opera Galleria and members of AudeFolk will be performing more flavours of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular from 10:30am until 4pm. In collaboration with the Esperaza Town Hall all proceeds of this event will be donated to charities in aid of the people of Ukraine. Full details: 
 https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk
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27th March 2022 - Classi-Folk - Café de la Galloise  5 Prom. Prte d'Arrés, 11240 Alaigne, France at 5pm. Islander, appearing with Opera Galleria will be performing another flavour of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular - In collaboration with the venue all proceeds of this event will be donated to charities in aid of the people of Ukraine. Full details: https://www.facebook.com/sisophie11240 - Tel: 04 68 69 35 77  https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk
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9th, 10th, 11th December 2021 - 'Winter-Fête' - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France - 7pm - Islander joins forces with James McOran-Campbell as 'Classi-Folk' = Join us for a glittering selection of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music.  10 euro entry incl. Vin Chaud and snacks.  
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29th October 2021 - 'Songs for Samhain' = Atelier La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France 8pm.  Islander will be performing for a private audience a selection of songs with a spooky theme including some newly written material from his forthcoming new album - The performance will be filmed and released for the public 0n YouTube on 31st October when the veil is at its thinnest...
Now available to watch on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FP5Gh0i86c 
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September 5th, 19th 2021 - Islander 'Out of doors ' - Islander plays a riverside set list of songs from his current album 'Turning the Tide' and  premieres songs from his upcoming new album due out later this year, as well as some favorites old and new - All welcome.  Atelier La Plantation, 11260 Espéraza, France - 15h - 17h. 
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August 2021 - The Moira Furnace Folk Festival - www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk - Islander will be performing at the fringe venues during the weekend event featuring songs from his album 'Turning the tide' along with some new material from his forthcoming new album - Full performance details TBC.
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December 2020 - 'Winter-Fête' - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France - 7pm - Islander joins forces with James McOran-Campbell as 'Classi-Folk' = Join us for a glittering selection of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music.  15 euro entry incl. Vin Chaud and snacks.  Full details TBC
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October 31st 2020 - Free online concert via Facebook live.  Islander 'Telling Tales' - a celebration of Samhain (Summer's End).  Light your lanterns and get your pumpkins ready for an hour of 'Telling tales and girls' laments, the Queen who loved a soldier, Tea in bed and fields of gold and a songbird for a stranger'. I will be bringing you 'something old, new, borrowed and something blue' to celebrate the season, the completion of my workshop renovation and the launch/first hearing of some of my new songs. Tune in from 19:30 European time/18:30 UK time at https://www.facebook.com/songcastles
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19th August 2020 - Islander 'Out in the open' - Maison de Mallast 19 Rue Nationale, 11170 Montolieu, France at 7pm. - Islander will be performing two 45 minute sets  including songs from his debut folk ballads  album 'Turning the tide' along with  some popular folk favorites and some brand new material from his forthcoming new album . 
 https://www.maisondemallast.com/
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July 26th 2020 - Classi-Folk at Gallery Ecosse d'Oc, Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse. Tailored musical accompaniment to a photographic exhibition of works by Mark Lunn and others.
 
18th July 2020 - Classi-Folk - Maison de Mallast 19 Rue Nationale, 11170 Montolieu, France at 7pm. Opera Galleria will be performing another flavour of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular - full details TBA  https://www.maisondemallast.com/ https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk
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27th June 2020 - Classi-Folk - Maison de Mallast 19 Rue Nationale, 11170 Montolieu, France at 7pm. Come and join us for an evening of classical song, folk ballads and popular favorites - have some food and a drink in the newly refurbished garden at this lovely restaurant - Treat yourself and celebrate the relaxing of the lockdown rules with us in this charming village, famous for its bookshops and art galleries! Contact us or the venue for details. A bientôt!  
Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide' as well as a giving a preview of some newly written material, along with a mix of other popular favorites . 
https://www.maisondemallast.com/ https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk
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December 14th 2019 - 'Winter-Fête' - Café de la Galloise, Alaigne 11240 France - 7pm - Islander joins forces with James McOran-Campbell as 'Classi-Folk' = Join us for a glittering selection of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music. 10 euro entry incl. Vin Chaud and snacks.
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November 25th - 29th 2019 - Islander 'Turning the Tide' on Tour - Islander makes a tour of some of the folk clubs of Cheshire UK with a programme of traditional, contemporary and original songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide' with some new additions from his newly written material and forthcoming new album.  
  • 25th November - Runcorn Folk Club, Clifton Road WA7 4TD - 7pm 
  • 26th November - Dragons Breath Folk Club, Treuddy Village Hall, Queen Street CH4 4LU - 7pm
  • 28th November - The Hungry Horse, Chester Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 6PF - 7pm
  • 29th November - Frodsham Folk Club, Conservative Club,  74 Main Street WA6 7AU - 7pm
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6th September 2019 - Villelongue d'Aude, Place de l'Horloge, 11300 France -  from 9pm 
Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide'  -
Islander also teams up with James McOran-Campbell for 'Classi-Folk'
a programme of popular favorites from the classical and folk song repertoire.
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16th-18th August 2019 - The Moira Furnace Folk Festival - www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk - Islander will be performing in some of the various venues during the festival.
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22nd June 2019 - Le fete de Bonnat - 22 rue Grande á Bonnat, France  - Throughout the day and evening.
Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide' as well as a giving a preview of some newly written material, along with a mix of other popular favorites . 
Islander also teams up with James McOran-Campbell for 'Classi-Folk'
a programme of popular favorites from the classical and folk song repertoire.
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21st June 2019 - L'Auberge de la Tour, La Cellette, le Bourg 23350, France -  from 7:30pm 
Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide'  -
Islander also teams up with James McOran-Campbell for 'Classi-Folk'
a programme of popular favorites from the classical and folk song repertoire.
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30th March 2019 - Scene Ouverte - La Table d'Angele, Route du, Pont des Piles, 36270 Éguzon-Chantôme, France - 9pm - Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide' as well as a mix of other popular favorites.
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18th August 2018 - The Moira Furnace Folk Festival - www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk - 'On Bar stage' - 2:30pm  - Islander will be performing songs from his newly released folk ballads album 'Turning the tide'.
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7th July 2018 - The Proms - Tenor Soloist with Nicola Bingham - Soprano and Wigston Male Voice Choir - Leicestershire - 7:30pm - Islander will be performing songs from his newly released folk ballads album 'Turning the tide'.
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7th April 2018 - Islander teams up with James McOran-Campbell for 'Classi-Folk'
an evening of popular favorites from the classical and folk song repertoire at The Victory Room, Bucklebury Village, Berkshire RG7 6PS - 7:30pm. 
Islander will be performing some tracks from his soon to be released debut folk ballads album, 'Turning the Tide'.  The album will be on sale.
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'Classi-Folk' - 2018 Tour dates to follow...
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