Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very heritage. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us.
The first single from the new album is Over the Hills and Far Away. Popularised in contemporary culture by John Tams’ effective use of the song in the 1990s British television series Sharpe, it was also notably recorded by former Steeleye Span member Tim Hart on his album My Very Favourite Nursery Rhymes. Now, Steeleye Span present their distinctive and unmistakable take on this traditional English folk song.
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.
The band is led, as ever, by Maddy Prior, and features Andrew Sinclair, Roger Carey, Liam Genockey, Julian Littman and Athena Octavia.
The new album Conflict is available now and will be available to purchase on tour.
Sun 16th November The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh 01316 682019
Mon 17th November St Luke’s Glasgow 01415 528378
Wed 19th November The Phoenix Theatre Blyth 01670 367228
Thu 20th November The Platform Morecambe 01524 582803
Fri 21st November Preston Playhouse Theatre Preston 03336 663366
Sun 23rd November The Tung Auditorium Liverpool 0151 794 1500
Mon 24th November The Witham Barnard Castle 01833 631107
Tue 25th November Kings Hall Ilkley 01274 432000
Wed 26th November Corn Exchange Theatre Stamford 01780 766455
Sat 29th November The Beacon Wantage
Mon 1st December Borough Theatre Abergavenny 01873 850805
Tue 2nd December St George’s Bristol 01179 294929
Wed 3rd December Cheese & Grain Frome 01373 455420
Thu 4th December Farnham Maltings Farnham 01252 745444
Sat 6th December Medina Theatre Isle of Wight 01983 823884
Mon 8th December The Sub Rooms Stroud 01453 796880
Tue 9th December The Haymarket Basingstoke 01256 844244
Wed 10th December Ropetackle Arts Centre Shoreham 01273 464440
Thu 11th December The Spa Pavilion Felixstowe 01394 284962
Sat 13th December Revelation Ashford 07548 679199
Sun 15th December The Stables Milton Keynes 01908 280800
Mon 16th December The Y Theatre Leicester 01162 557066
Tue 17th December The Apex Bury St Edmunds 01284 758000
Thu 19th December Cadogan Hall London 02077 304500
For further details and ticket links please visit: https://steeleyespan.org.uk/
