GRANNY’S ATTIC + Nick Battle | Chapel Allerton Arts Festival

Chapel Allerton Arts Festival: Folk Roots Fringe presents
GRANNY’S ATTIC

“Astounding” – Folk Legend Martin Carthy

“One of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts“ – Folk Radio

We’re delighted to be welcoming award-winning folk trio Granny’s Attic to Chapel Allerton Arts Festival this September. The band are well known on the folk scene, having built a loyal following over the last 15 years.

Granny’s Attic have a strong connection to Leeds. George and Cohen both went to university here, with George still being based in the area. They’ve previously recorded at Leeds Evoke Studios, and have often performed around Leeds over the years.

in concert at:
The Barn Coffee Shop, Meanwood, Leeds LS7 2QG
Thursday 3rd September, 2026
Doors: 6.30pm. Show: 7.30pm
Support Artist: Nick Battle

Tickets:
£17 Advance
£22 tickets on the door on the night of the concert.
Please try to book tickets in advance to guarantee availability. The venue has limited capacity and is expected to sell out.

GRANNY’S ATTIC on YOUTUBE:
Lovely Joan: https://youtu.be/_eR88hLzG5s?si=C4mXzzgAkOcKAEYb

Watt’s Reel: https://youtu.be/wFWIlfnwGfQ?si=FcC32FAcZoM0fStI

Jack The Sailor: https://youtu.be/1-3dPcvWVzk?si=8ykZDF0XZeay5G3c

Support Artist:
NICK BATTLE
“brilliant”
“prolific songwriter”

ex After The Fire and Writz
Four recent albums of Americana-influenced songs
Worked with Spice Girls, George Benson, Take That, Boyzone …
Written songs with Natasha Bedingfield, Gary Barlow, David Grant …
His songs recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck, Sir Cliff Richard, Michael Ball …

NICK BATTLE ON YOUTUBE:
Nick Battle: All We Have Is Now

NICK BATTLE on Bandcamp:
www.nickbattle1.bandcamp.com

GRANNY’S ATTIC FULL BIO
Award-winning trio Granny’s Attic are well known on the folk scene, having built a loyal following up and down the country and beyond over the last 15 years. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) are all exceptional musicians and composers, and their lively and engaging performance style wins new fans wherever they go.

Granny’s Attic have a big Leeds connection and fan base as Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and George Sansome both studied at university locally. They have performed a number of times to full houses in the area and recorded at Leeds’ Evoke Studios. And George still lives in the area.

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. They have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.

The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021, they released The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that saw them reach new heights as both composers and performers. This was followed up in 2025 by Cold Blows the Wind, an album of largely traditional material which went down a storm with reviewers and audiences alike.

Described by KLOF Magazine as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand.

PRESS QUOTES
“Brilliant”
The Guardian

“High quality folk songs.”
Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music

“Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre”
The Irish Times

“They’re very well established now amongst the top English trad players in the country.”
Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

“Great tunes, great energy, great arrangements, great stuff!”
Jon Boden

“Astounding”
Martin Carthy

REVIEWS FOR COLD BLOWS THE WIND
“Granny’s Attic are a class act and this fourth album shows them at their best.”
IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE

“In recording these songs and tunes, Granny’s Attic have made them come alive for today’s audiences. Every lover of traditional music will enjoy this album.”
FOLK LONDON

MORE GRANNY’S ATTIC on YOUTUBE:
Watt’s Reel: https://youtu.be/wFWIlfnwGfQ?si=FFu8e54kgjyFQ8Sw

Riddle’s Hornpipe/The Circus: https://youtu.be/BnYytdAO-RM?si=PSLCfJY460fGYZZZ

“Death of Nelson” at Warwick Folk Festival: https://youtu.be/AuXu7PDMI1I?si=_PGPIP8qJlBQ6kZ_

GRANNY’S ATTIC ONLINE:
https://www.grannysattic.org.uk
www.instagram.com/grannysatticfolk
https://www.youtube.com/user/GrannysAtticFolk/videos
https://linktr.ee/grannysatticfolk

PHOTOGRAPHS
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