Filkin’s Drift & Ensemble is the bold vision of Seth Bye (fiddle) and Chris Roberts (guitar). The innovative ‘orchestral folk’ sound of the 15-piece ensemble is inspiring audiences across the UK with their contemporary reimaginings of traditional folk songs; whilst the duo Filkin’s Drift are quickly making a name for themselves in the folk scene with their ornate tunes and intricate interplay.

Filkin's Music

Filkin's Drift

Filkin’s Drift & Filkin’s Ensemble is the bold vision of Seth Bye (fiddle) and Chris Roberts (guitar). As the duo Filkin’s Drift, they are quickly making a name for themselves in the folk scene with their original tunes and intricate interplay.

Meeting in the multicultural city of Birmingham, Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire…

Filkin's Ensemble

The innovative ‘orchestral folk’ sound of the 15-piece Filkin’s Ensemble is inspiring audiences across the UK with contemporary reimaginings of traditional folk material.

This ensemble, fronted by singer Ellie Gowers, brings together 15 of the UK’s finest young folk musicians in an adventurous collaboration. Drawing heavily from classical, jazz and folk traditions, their distinctive style of ‘orchestral folk’ forges a new path for folk music…

Filkin's Drift

Meeting in the multicultural city of Birmingham, Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire…

Filkin's Ensemble

The innovative ‘orchestral folk’ sound of the 15-piece Filkin’s Ensemble is inspiring audiences across the UK with contemporary reimaginings of traditional folk material.