alt-folk @ temperance | Ceitidh Mac Trio

Stand-out star of the Manchester Folk Expo, we're thrilled that the phenomenal cellist and singer has agreed to bring her trio to Temperance
About this Event

Astonishing cello-playing, mixed with guitar, drums, vibraphone and synth, all topped with a magical voice. The trio produce a unique and transfixing sound.

Ceitidh Mac

"Fascinating new Welsh-born, Tyneside-dwelling singer-songwriter and cellist, with an unusual, stunning voice."

Absorbing in its originality, Ceitidh Mac creates folk-infused songs that soar with contemporary arrangements and instrumentation, played with live and electronic elements.

Growing up in the wilds of Pembrokeshire before heading North to Newcastle Upon Tyne, she’s been carving a name for herself across the UK and beyond. Ceitidh is pronounced Katie, spelt the Gaelic way.

Working with producer/engineer Sam Grant [Richard Dawson, Pigsx7] Mac has released multiple EP’s Including ‘I Reach for the Pen’ and most recently ‘Seabird’, with previous releases supported by BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales and local and national support from BBC Introducing.

The single ‘Birds’ was A-Listed by Amazing Radio as well as featuring on their Chart. She also garnered press coverage from Fresh on the Net, Velvet Sheep, Narc and NE Volume among others, as well as winning the Drake YolanDa Award 2022, and Artist in Residence at The Glasshouse (FKA Sage Gateshead) 2022/23.

With a busy live schedule, Ceitidh has toured the UK as well as festival appearances including Shambala Festival, Green Man Festival, Kendal Calling, and Other Voices among others.

"Her live shows have that ineffable thing – call it a vibe, call it an atmosphere – that was very evident to anyone who saw her support Lankum at Sage Gateshead" - The Crack

"Stunning lyrics and a genuine undertone gave me goose-bumps as Mac delicately created beautiful soundscapes through the cello" - NARC magazine

BBC INTRODUCING TIP FOR 2022

WINNER OF THE 'TUNE INTO NATURE PRIZE' 2021

WINNER OF THE DRAKE YOLANDA PRIZE 2022

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE GLASSHOUSE (FKA SAGE GATESHEAD) 2022/23