Hedera is a (mostly) instrumental project from Bristol featuring Lulu Austin (violin), Maisie Brett (violin, viola), Tamsin Elliott (accordion, harp), Beth Roberts (double bass, violin) and Isis Wolf-Light (clarinets). They perform original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England, Scotland, France, Bali, Georgia, Bulgaria, Ethiopia and beyond, translated through a prism of experimental minimalism and contemporary classical influences.
In January 2024 they sold out most gigs on their debut UK tour, performing in prestigious venues including King’s Place (London), Upfront Arts (Penrith), Black Fen Folk Club (Cambridge), Ashburton Arts Centre and Cornish Bank (Falmouth). Recent gigs include Bristol Folk Festival and Folk East Festival; many attendees at both festivals expressed that Hedera was the highlight of their weekends.
