Filskit Fiddles Fae Orkney
(“Filskit, adj: frisky, high-spirited, exuberant; addicted to immoderate hilarity”)
 
SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS BEST LIVE ACT NOMINEES 2022 & 2019
BELHAVEN BURSARY NOMINEES 2019
BBC RADIO 2 HORIZON AWARD NOMINEES 2017
GERMAN CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS 2019

“Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottish folk discoveries in recent years” AllMusic

“Gifted, imaginative, complex and engaging. . . a sound that just exudes joy” FRUK

“Bring contemporary fiddle music to new heights. . . enthralling vocal arrangements” Scotsman

“From delicate, elegant and beautiful to full and rich and fiery. . . spellbinding” Fatea

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Orkney born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour around the UK in 2025, returning to some of their favourite venues and towns from a decade of touring.  Presenting an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene.