One of the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, Talisk have been tearing apart stereotypes and redefining the genre for almost a decade.

With over 15 million streams, 10,000 albums sold worldwide, and sold out shows across five continents – from Paris to New York, London to Tokyo, Glasgow to Vancouver – alongside headline appearances at festivals the world over, the Scottish trio have amassed a global, die-hard following.

Talisk Live

Wielding instruments that have rarely seen the likes of their music, Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin) and Charlie Galloway (guitar) have stacked up major awards for their explosively energetic sound – including five between BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland, and two highly coveted BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

At new year 2022 they played BBC One’s Hogmanay show to a television audience in excess of one million, and – as the only folk act alongside pop headliners – quickly amassed a vast, mainstream audience that continues to propel the group to some of their largest live shows to date. Headlining Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom in 2024 – during Europe’s largest winter festival, the legendary Celtic Connections – Talisk’s star remains firmly on a rapid ascent, and then some.

Never afraid to push musical boundaries, or test the live production capabilities of just three people (yes, it’s all live), there’s captivating a crowd, and then there’s Talisk.

Dates & Times

Last session: Thu 9 May 2024 at 8:00 PM - This event has now passed
Derby Hall @ The Met
£20 standing / £24 seated

Standing event with limited balcony seating

Reviews

“extraordinary”

Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

“doubling the power of three”

The Scotsman

“the technical ability of each member is clear in their energetic, dynamic sound”

Songlines

“an exciting sound that, in this case literally, drags an audience out of its seats.”

The Glasgow Herald

“incredible!”

Rolling Stone (Australia)

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