Maddie Morris Topic Folk Club Hullabaloo
Thursday February 27th 2025 Doors 7.00pm for Show 7.30pm
Maddie 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's voice is extraordinary and matched with her beguiling guitar playing she can't possibly go wrong. “- Castle Carrock
'Singers don't win awards for no reason. Maddie has a voice like liquid gold. It weaves and flows around her choice of the most gorgeous songs, leaving you feeling content with the world but wanting more from Maddie Morris. Her friendly chat gives you just enough information to engage with the songs.' - Morag Butler - Rosslyn Court
NB Toilets are upstairs, and the performance area is up a couple of steps.
Free parking on Crowgill Road.
The venue does good food.
Tickets £9.00 (Members £6.00 )
