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Piers Lewin & John Patrick Elliott

Contemporary folk music from the Isles of Scilly

Lost Songs of Scilly is a unique collaboration that seeks to capture the stories and essence of
the Isles of Scilly in music. Foot-stomping reels blend into timeless songs and ambient
immersive instrumentals - this is music infused with an unshakeable sense of place. Expect
evocative island soundscapes, with samples of field recordings woven through songs of the
sea, celebrating the resilience of a creative, independent island community and transporting
audiences to this truly beautiful place.

Piers Lewin has lived on the tiny island of St Agnes, Isles of Scilly for twenty five years.
Following the disappointing realisation that his island home (unusually for a Celtic outpost)
has no surviving indigenous music, he has made it his personal mission to compose and
perform music that reaches the very heart of the place. Early on in this quest, he began
collaborating with award-winning composer and producer John Patrick Elliott, a regular
visitor to the islands.

Having worked together on numerous Scilly-based musical projects over the years, the duo
conceived Lost Songs of Scilly in 2023 to create and share a new and vibrant version of the
island sound, drawing on all this experience of setting Scilly to music. The result: a unique
album and live experience, touring the UK in summer 2024.

Much of the music is created and recorded outside in the landscape - the ambience of wind
and wave reflecting Scilly's unspoilt soundscape. Many of the dance tunes draw inspiration
from the powerful traditional Celtic music of neighbouring Cornwall, while the songs distill
the rich stories and complex traditions of a remarkable, resilient maritime community.
Every note of this music is saturated in a profound sense of place - the aim of each
performance is to take everyone in the audience, just for a night, to this unique and magical
island.

www.lostsongsofscilly.com

Various Press for Piers & John?s other musical projects:

?Bold and different?stretches boundaries.?
The Guardian

?Entrancing?deeply atmospheric?songwriting of a real rich quality.?
Clash

?There?s such a lot to engage with: intriguing lyrics, imaginative musicianship and rich
melody hooks.?
Folking.com

?Mesmeric. Atmospheric. Totally beguiling.?
RnR Magazine

?Gorgeous, hooked me straight away?spoken word?fantastic grooves?with a
contemporary twist that will delight many in a live setting.?
Folk Radio UK

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.

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9 Nether Edge Road,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

England,

S7 1RU.