Tim Edey

After a wonderful Uk tour with a spin to Ireland Michael McGoldrick and I finished up with the genius fiddler Dezi Donnelly in beautiful Tyrone John O’Neill Folk and Traditional Music Festival on Saturday.

I head back to Ireland to play a solo show for the Friday 25th at Johnny Doherty festival in my old home of stunning ardara.ie upstairs in The Beehive.

Then I play 2 concerts on;
3rd October Hepworth Live
4th October Temperance Leamington Spa

The a break to do a ***livestream in October date tbc asap*** from Tpot Studio and then Michael McGoldrick and I play Lowender festival in Cornwall on 16th October.

Largs Folk Nights in December!

We’re delighted to welcome the incredible Tim Edey back to Largs Folk Nights this December!

🏆 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year
🏆 MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Musician of the Year

One of the most exciting and accomplished musicians on the folk scene, Tim is an extraordinary multi-instrumentalist, known for his phenomenal guitar and melodeon playing and for performing alongside some of the biggest names in traditional music.

After a brilliant visit to Largs Folk Nights last year, we can’t wait to have him back for a very special afternoon of live music just before Christmas. 🎄🎶

📅 Sunday 20th December 2026
📍 Halkshill Bowling Club, Largs

🎟️ Tickets available now via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tim-edey-largs-folk-nights-tickets-1999762655936?aff=oddtdtcreator

Manchester folk festival 12th sept bury Met

Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches.

Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, Michael McGoldrick is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer. Born in Manchester to Irish parents, he is a master of the wooden flute, low whistles and uilleann pipes, making him a go-to contributor for many artists. Mike has collaborated with Mark Knopfler since 2009 and been a core member of the Transatlantic Sessions since 2007.

Steeped in Irish traditional music, he has, from his ground-breaking 2000 solo album Fused onwards, assimilated a wide range of musical styles into his work including jazz, funk, African and Indian rhythms.

Mike has made an immense contribution to the Irish and UK folk scenes through his many solo and collaborative projects including being a founder member of the supergroup Lúnasa and later through his work with Capercaillie. Recently nominated as Best Folk Instrumentalist at the 2024 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, Mike’s reputation as one of the leading musicians of his generation is undeniable.

Tim Edey is a guitarist & melodeon player, a BBC musician of the year & BBC Scotland best traditional musician winner. Having spent years touring with acts like The Chieftains, Seamus Begley, Brendan Power, Natalie MacMaster to name a few, Tim is now an accomplished solo artist and joins Mike, a huge musical influence, having first met him at Rochester Sweeps Festival in 1996.

The duo is a special meeting of old friends bringing together virtuosity and sheer musical magic.

Folkeast festival tonight