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Five minutes with Cerys Hafana
Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who mangles, mutates, and transforms traditional music. Set to take the Horizons Regional Stage at WOMEX 2024, British Underground talk all things music, live performance and remaining mysterious. Get to know Cerya Hafana.
Five minutes with Conor McAuley from Córas Trio
Córas Trio’s drummer Conor McAuley shares the Northern Irish band’s inspirations, unforgettable gigs and their vision for sharing their unique sound with the world at WOMEX 2024.
Five minutes with Strange Boy
In the world of Irish music, Strange Boy stands out as a pioneering force, blending traditional folk elements with raw, introspective rap. Ahead of his performance at WOMEX 2024, we caught up with him for a five-minute chat…
How to prepare for a global industry conference with Spafax’s Philippa Starns
Audio Manager UK at Spafax Philippa Starns heads to her eighth WOMEX this year. British Underground ask Philippa how to successfully prepare, engage with and enjoy global industry conferences like WOMEX.
What’s in store: Horizons at WOMEX 2024
Celebrating a world of music from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland/Alba and Cymru/Wales, the Horizons Regional Stage at WOMEX is set to take the world by storm. Get to know the line up, buy £15 tickets and more.
Five minutes with Aiden Moodie and Graham Rorie from Gnoss
Blending traditional folk with modern acoustic layers, Gnoss has become one of the most exciting folk acts to emerge from Scotland. Led by guitarist and vocalist Aiden Moodie alongside fiddle and mandolin player Graham Rorie, British Underground’s Steph Wilkinson catches up with the four-piece set to bring their infectious energy to the Horizons stage at WOMEX 24.
Five minutes with Yahael Camara Onono from Balimaya Project
Preparing to perform on the HORIZONS stage at WOMEX 24 Balimaya Project bandleader and djembe master Yahael Camara Onono, explains how the collective is redefining what it means to merge tradition and innovation.
Five minutes with Gwenifer Raymond
British Underground take five with Gwenifer Raymond, the guitarist influenced by punk, grunge, and pre-war blues who is ready to take to the HORIZONS stage at WOMEX 24.
“Expect the unexpected” - Steph Wilkinson gears up for WOMEX 2024
British Underground’s senior production manager Stephanie Wilkinson prepares for her third year producing the Horizons regional stage at WOMEX 2024, one of the most unique events in the worldwide music calendar.