Megson

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of The Spiral Earth Awards, Megson create a truly unique brand of folk music.
Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, Megson have gained a reputation not only for their arresting and intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising of Debs Hanna (vocals, whistle, piano accordion) and Stu Hanna (guitar, mandola, banjo) Megson have been described as ‘the most original duo on the British folk scene’ by The Guardian and as Froots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’.
Liking to keep busy, Megson have recorded thirteen studio albums across their twenty year career gaining four and five star reviews from The Guardian, Mojo, The Telegraph, Uncut , The Financial Times, whilst The Observer pronounced them ‘A force in the folk revival’. In 2026 they were even chosen as one of the five prestigious BBC Radio2 21st Century Folk artists.
And during all this time, Stu managed to be involved with other artists producing & recording award winning music for Show Of Hands, Odette Mitchel, Lucy Ward, Faustus and The Young ‘Uns.
Now they are back doing what they do best, on the road promoting a brand new album ‘Megson – Live On Teesside’. Catch them if you can…
‘Simply brilliant’ – The Sunday Express
‘Savagely perceptive lyrics, ear catching vocals and melodies to die for’ – Louder Than War