Name: ENGLAND: Sidmouth Folk Festival – with Julie Fowlis
Start: 2019-08-05T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2019-08-05T23:00:00+00:00
Location: Sidmouth Folk Festival

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April 2019
DENMARK: Fredericia

3 April, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tøjhuset, Fredericia , Denmark

Having toured Denmark extensively with Wolfstone, Duncan looks forward to returning to perform music from his award winning solo albums; accompanied by Jarlath Henderson (uilleann pipes / whistles), Hamish Napier (keys / flute) and Innes Watson (guitar).
DENMARK: Grindsted

4 April, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Magion, Grindsted , Denmark

Having toured Denmark extensively with Wolfstone, Duncan looks forward to returning to perform music from his award winning solo albums; accompanied by Jarlath Henderson (uilleann pipes / whistles), Hamish Napier (keys / flute) and Innes Watson (guitar).
DENMARK: Halkær Kro

5 April, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Halkær Kro Nibe, Denmark

Having toured Denmark extensively with Wolfstone, Duncan looks forward to returning to perform music from his award winning solo albums; accompanied by Jarlath Henderson (uilleann pipes / whistles), Hamish Napier (keys / flute) and Innes Watson (guitar).
DENMARK: Tønder

6 April, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Hagge's Musik Tønder, Denmark

Having toured Denmark extensively with Wolfstone, Duncan looks forward to returning to perform music from award winning solo recordings; accompanied by Jarlath Henderson (uilleann pipes / whistles), Hamish Napier (keys / flute) and Innes Watson (guitar).
May 2019
AUSTRALIA: National Celtic Festival – Victoria

31 May, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 10 June, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

Portarlington, Victoria

Duncan will join the Festival in Portarlington both as a performing artist and as Artistic Director for 'Kin and the Community'. A partnership project between Feis Rois and the National Celtic Festival.
July 2019
SCOTLAND: Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Festival

13 July, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The McMillan Hall, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart, DG8 6EQ. Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart, United Kingdom

Now recognised as a significant cultural event in south west Scotland, this three day festival has a full programme of traditional music opportunities and arts programming in Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway.
SCOTLAND: Stonehaven Folk Festival

14 July, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stonehaven Folk Festival Town Hall, Stonehaven, United Kingdom

Attracting around 2,500 festival goers, across 50 something events, the Stonehaven Folk Festival programme includes some of the best traditional and contemporary musicians and the 2019 line up is no exception. Invited to headline the Sunday's festival programme, Duncan is thrilled to be returning to this festival for the first time with his solo line up.
SCOTLAND: HebCelt, Isle of Lewis

19 July, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

An Lanntair, Stornoway Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom

The multi-award winning HebCelt returns for its 24th annual festival during 17 - 20 July 2019.
This internationally renowned event has a unique setting in the Scottish Hebridean island of Lewis. A wide programme of events spread across the town of Stornoway over the festival weekend includes Duncan Chisholm performing at An Lanntair on the evening of Friday 19 July.
August 2019
SCOTLAND: Belladrum Festival – with Julie Fowlis

3 August, 2019

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Highland Belladrum Estate, near Inverness
ENGLAND: Sidmouth Folk Festival – with Julie Fowlis

5 August, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sidmouth Folk Festival

About Duncan

Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players, known for his powerfully cinematic and deeply expressive music.

Over a career spanning several decades, Chisholm has established himself not only as a virtuoso instrumentalist but also as a visionary composer and producer who has brought new life and international acclaim to Scottish traditional music.

Born and raised in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan Chisholm’s music is deeply rooted in the landscape that surrounds him. He began playing the fiddle at a young age, heavily influenced by the Highland piping tradition and the music of his Highland Gaelic-speaking heritage.

His playing style reflects the soul of the Highlands— its grandeur, its melancholy, and its rugged beauty.

These formative influences would become the hallmark of his sound, even as his career evolved to embrace more experimental and atmospheric directions.

Chisholm gained early recognition as a founding member of the folk-rock band Wolfstone, one of the pioneering groups that helped modernise Scottish traditional music in the 1990s.

Wolfstone’s electrified approach combined traditional melodies with drums and electric guitars, helping bring Highland music to a broader, younger audience. As the band’s fiddler, Chisholm’s soaring, passionate style became a central element of their sound, showcasing his ability to blend tradition with innovation.

While Chisholm made a name for himself with Wolfstone, it is his solo work that has cemented his place as one of the most important contemporary voices in traditional music. His acclaimed Strathglass Trilogy-consisting of the albums Farrar (2008), Canaich (2010), and Affric (2012)—is widely regarded as a masterpiece. Named after the Strathglass region where the paternal line of his family has lived for centuries, the trilogy explores themes of place, memory, and emotional resonance through music.

Each album in the trilogy captures the essence of the Highland landscape, using layered string arrangements, ambient textures, and field recordings to create an immersive listening experience. The music, though instrumental, tells stories that speak deeply to listeners, whether they are familiar with the Highlands or not. Chisholm’s ability to evoke emotion without words is a testament to his artistry.

Duncan Chisholm has received numerous awards for his contributions to Scottish music.

He has won Album of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards multiple times, and his work is regularly praised for its beauty, craftsmanship, and depth. He has also been nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, further solidifying his international reputation.

In 2023 Duncan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Highlands and Islands for his work in the creative arts.

Beyond his solo work, Chisholm is a frequent collaborator with other top-tier musicians in the Scottish folk scene. He has worked extensively with Gaelic singing sensation Julie Fowlis and with composer Donald Shaw. He co-writes with the piper Ross Ainslie and with multi-instrumentalist Hamish Napier.

His versatility as both a performer and composer has made him a sought-after contributor to many studio recordings and live performances.

He has also composed music for film and television. His work often straddles the line between folk and cinematic soundscapes, making it particularly effective in storytelling mediums.

What sets Duncan Chisholm apart is his ability to use the fiddle not just as a melodic instrument, but as a tool for painting vivid emotional landscapes. His music is often described as “haunting” and “transcendent,” capable of stirring profound feelings of nostalgia, longing, and awe.

He is deeply committed to honouring the past, however this is never at the expense of innovation.

In doing so, he ensures that Highland music remains alive and relevant, not just preserved.

Duncan Chisholm stands as a bridge between the ancient and the modern, between tradition and creativity. His music invites listeners to experience the Highland soul in a personal and profound way. Whether through his evocative solo recordings, his high-energy collaborations, or his stirring live performances, Chisholm continues to be a beacon of artistic excellence in the world of traditional music.

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