Emily Portman is a singer, writer and concertina player hailed as ‘one of the new British folk scene’s most beguiling presences’ (Uncut). She is the 2013 holder of the BBC Radio Two Folk Award for Best Original Song; an accolade which reflects her power to conjure darkly surreal netherworlds where folklore and myth collide with urban landscapes.

With her debut fairytale-inspired album ‘The Glamoury’ also gaining her critical acclaim and two BBC Folk Award nominations, Emily is fast becoming a luminary of the UK folk scene.

Not only has Emily’s music propelled her onto the front cover of Folk Roots, she has received widespread international radio-play, reached Mojo’s top ten album lists and tours extensively.

Emily performs live with the Emily Portman Trio, alongside the talented musicians Lucy Farrell (voice,viola and saw) and Rachel Newton (voice, harp and fiddle) who have become known for their inventive arrangements using twinkling harp, brooding strings and chiming vocal parts. Lucy and Rachel are highly sought-after soloists in their own right and together they beguile audiences throughout Europe.

The Emily Portman Trio count prestigious venues including London’s Barbican and The Queen Elizabeth Hall among their regular venues, not to mention a string of renowned Festivals from Cambridge to Celtic Connections. This is their first and only appearance in West Wales as part of a UK wide tour.

The performance on Saturday 22 October at Rhosygilwen starts at 8pm and tickets are £10 available on line at Rhosygilwen.co.uk or by calling 01239841387 during office hours.