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The Demon Barbers to Celebrate 25 Years of Folk Innovation with a Special Anniversary Tour

Aug 1, 2025

The Demon Barbers Celebrate 25 Years of Folk Innovation with Anniversary Tour

Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking performances, The Demon Barbers are embarking on an exciting anniversary tour.   Known for blending traditional British folk music with high-energy dance, the award-winning band will be touring a unique show, featuring reimagined arrangements from their acclaimed back catalogue.

With multiple awards, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for ‘Best Live Act’, they have captivated audiences across the UK and beyond, and this tour promises an unmissable event for both long-time fans and new audiences alike.

Fronted by Damien Barber, they will feature an exceptional lineup of musicians, including Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (Squeezeboxes & Vocals), Hugh Vincent (Bass), and Alix Shepherd (Keys) as well as the return of Ben Griffith, their longstanding drummer, whose dynamic rhythms have been an integral part of The Demon Barbers’ iconic sound since 2004.

“We’re excited and thankful to be celebrating 25 years in the business,” said Barber. “This tour will be a real celebration of the Demon Barbers’ journey so far, and we can’t wait to share some of our earlier music again, as well as our better known tracks, with audiences across the UK.”

With 25 years of genre-defying performances, The Demon Barbers are renowned for their pioneering integration of traditional folk dance with more modern styles, particularly Hip Hop and breakin’. The tour will showcase some outstanding clog dancers, including Tiny Taylor, Laura Connolly & Sarah Davenport, along with the dynamic, Leeds based, Hip Hop duo Chris Banks and Marie Mathias, well known for their acrobatic collaborations with The Demon Barbers‘ theatre company, Breaking Tradition.

Together, they will bring an electrifying mix of traditional music, Folk & Hip Hop dance, and unforgettable energy to audiences across the UK

Join them as to celebrate 25 years of The Demon Barbers!

Live Dates as follows:

Sidmouth – Sidmouth Folk Week
Thursday, 7th August 2025

South Zeal – Dartmoor Folk Festival
Friday, 8th August 2025

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Saturday, 23rd August 2025

Settle – Settle Victoria Hall
Saturday, 6th September 2025

Wakefield – Wakefield Theatre Royal
Tuesday, 16th September 2025

Winchester – Winchester Theatre Royal
Tuesday, 23rd September 2025

Nantwich – Costa Winter Festival (UK)
Thursday, 4th December 2025

Bridport – Bridport Arts Centre
Friday, 5th December 2025

South Petherton – The David Hall
Saturday, 6th December 2025

For further information please visit: www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk

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