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Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly unique, she takes traditional song in new directions to shine a light on
contemporary issues, offering new perspectives about the world we live in today.
After graduating with a first-class honours degree from Leeds Conservatoire, Maddie soon made waves by winning the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, as well as landing a grant from the Alan Surtees Trust. From these firm foundations, her career has gone from strength to strength, with recent performances including Cropredy and Cambridge Folk Festival.

Folk songs have always told stories, but how Maddie makes her mark is by turning this
storytelling into action. Described by Jim Moray as ?leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters?, she uses her work to highlight inequality, challenge viewpoints and provide an inclusive space for shared experiences. She was recently commissioned by Rural Arts to explore LGBTQIA+ experiences through traditional music, and has also been proud to collaborate with organisations such as Queer Folk, Esperance and Trans Pride Brighton.

Whether she?s turning a centuries-old ballad on its head or writing something completely new, Maddie places her focus on drawing out true meaning rather than being true to tradition. From tweaking tunings to adding ornamentation, she?s never afraid to put her own stamp on things and create something distinctively her own.

Maddie released her debut EP, Purgatory, in 2020 - a reflection on the experiences of
lockdown, which was recorded at home. Two years on, she?s following this up with her first studio release, Upstream, a beautifully crafted collection of songs which amplifies the stories of those often marginalised by society. Passionately political, yet gently understated, this is music that deftly treads the path between art and activism.

Expect a small, friendly, quirky venue with a heart - a bar selling beer, wine and hot and cold drinks and always cake. The venue is on one level. You will be seated at tables or in rows, according to numbers.
The first hour of concerts is livestreamed on YouTube. You can watch it any time after 7.30 on the night of the concert.
The venue is accessible, on one level.
There is usually a floor singer and often a 2-minute community slot informing us of what happens locally. The second half starts with a Q&A and is not livestreamed. The concerts usually finish at 9.30. Please ring for more details. 07902140248

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62 Sweyn Road,

Cliftonville,

Kent,

England,

CT9 2DD.