SPRING TOUR 2025
We’re Hitting the Road – Join Us for Our UK Spring Tour!
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We’ve got some exciting news to share — this spring, we’re taking Banter on the road for a UK tour, and we can’t wait to see you all! For us, there’s nothing better than bringing our music to life on stage, sharing laughs, and creating unforgettable moments with you, the audience.
Since we first started back in 2015, it’s been an incredible journey. From festivals like Glastonbury, Sidmouth, Whitby, Broadstairs, Shrewsbury and New Forest to intimate venues across the UK and Europe, every gig has been a chance to connect, celebrate, and make a bit of magic together. Whether it’s Simon’s melodeon, Nina’s vocals and keys, Tim’s percussion and brass, or Mark’s bass and fiddle, we put everything we’ve got into every note we play.
We’ll be playing tracks from our albums — including HEROES, which we’re so proud of — and reimagined English folk classics. But most of all, we’re bringing energy, humour, and a passion for music we hope you’ll feel from the very first beat.
So grab your mates, your dancing shoes, or even just your curiosity, and join us for an evening of music, stories, and a lot of fun. Head over to the Gigs Page now to grab your tickets—we’d love to see you there!
With love and excitement,
Simon, Nina, Tim & Mark – Banter
FESTIVALS FULL OF BANTER!
Festival season is here, and we’re gearing up for a summer packed with concerts, ceilidhs, and workshops at some of the UK’s best folk festivals! Whether you fancy dancing the night away, soaking up some live music, or diving into the heart of folk traditions, we’ve got something for you.
Expect high-energy performances, rich harmonies, and plenty of Banter along the way! Check out our festival dates below—we’d love to see you there.
Find us at a festival near you! 👇
HEROES – OUR LATEST ALBUM
Steve Best review for Music Republic Magazine, 5* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “one of the very best folk albums of the year… a sure-fire winner”. click for full review
Dave Hallam review for RnR Magazine (May/June 24). 4* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “one of the most accomplished and interesting bands on the scene”.
Colin Randall (ex-Telegraph / Guardian) review for Salut Live!, “an unqualified triumph, acoustic music close to it’s finest”. click for full review
Mike Davies review for folking.com, “Like the Cadbury’s selection box of the same name, this is full of tempting treats just waiting to be unwrapped”. click for full review
Start Green review for FATEA Magazine. “a great album… strong, varied and fine example of English traditional music, beautifully interpreted and expertly produced”. click for full review
Nick Hall review for Tykes’ Stirrings Magazine. ” a brilliant album that I immediately wanted to listen to again… get hold of your copy as soon as you can”.
We’re so very pleased at how much love there is for this record. It means a lot to us as this album is dedicated to all our HEROES, both musical and personal, who have helped us grow and inspired us to become the band we are today.
Click here to buy a physical CD copy
Or, for a digital copy visit our Bandcamp page or your favourite digital download/streaming platform. Check out our GIGS page for upcoming live gig dates.
Huge thanks as always to all our super supportive followers and fans.
Big Banter smushy stuff, Tim, Simon, Nina & Mark xxxx
BANTERFEST 2025
We’re so excited to finally announce the line-up for this year’s BanterFest!
Now in it’s fourth year, held in the beautiful Lincolnshire village of Welbourn, our cosy and friendly boutique gathering has become an annual highlight for us and seemingly for everyone who comes.
Tickets for BanterFest have always been limited by the size of the venue as we want to ensure that everyone is able to get a seat in the concerts. This, and the popularity of the laid back and intimate vibe, the mix of concerts, dancing, workshops and fun activities (particularly the now traditional BanterLympics) and the reputation we have maintained for curating a stellar lineup each year, means that this years tickets have now
If you’ve been fortunate to get tickets – we truly can’t wait to see you in September. If you’ve missed getting tickets then we will be maintaining a waiting list for any returns. To join the waiting list go to our TicketSource page.
Massive bags full of Banter thanks to all the attendees, artists, crew and volunteers who came together for our third BanterFest last September. A truly amazing weekend and we can’t wait for the fabulous music, friendship and heaps of fun this coming autumn!!
If you want a heads up on future gigs and events including BanterFest 2026 priority ticketing offers, then maybe think about joining our mailing list or drop us a line at info@banter.band
“Absolutely fantastic… such beautiful harmonies and great playing”
– Ralph McTell
“Banter are infectious… genre hopping… mixing Morris tunes, soulful vocals and raucous chorus songs into a concert headliner”
– Steve Knightley (Show Of Hands)
“Banter have opened a new chapter with their exciting take on English music”
– Ashley Hutchings
“A splendid disregard for musical boundaries, but with a respect for English traditional music”
– Songlines Magazine – 4 star review
“Think Bob Cann meets La Bottine Souriante and you might be getting somewhere close”
– John Spiers (Spiers Boden, Peter Knight’s Gigspanner, Bellowhead)
“…Imaginative combination of musical styles and inventive playing…”
– Joe Grint (FATEA Magazine)