The Wilderness Yet plus New Roots finalist Harry Keith with Tom Broodbent
St Saviour's Church, St Albans, AL1 4DF
Sunday 25th October 2026
The Wilderness Yet is made up of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan
Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. Independently, they have earnedaudiences’ esteem as consummate musicians; together, they weave an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes; from a cappella three-part harmonies to luscious instrumental arrangements.
Deep-rooted in a lifetime love of traditional music, The Wilderness Yet continues to grow with the seasons as they explore the many branches of song from the British Isles. With their “simply exquisite” three-part harmonies (BBC R6 Music), and their “satisfyingly rich instrumentals” (The Living Tradition), they have gained a cult following since their debut album was released to critical acclaim in 2020. Their latest studio album, What Holds The World Together, was played on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6, as well as entering the Official Folk Albums Chart. Taking their name from a Gerard Manley Hopkins classic, the Sheffield-based trio fuse the clear, charismatic vocals of former BBC Young Folk Award finalist Rosie Hodgson with the fine, sensitive fiddling of Rowan Piggott and the deft guitar and flute playing of Philippe Barnes.
Together, they entwine traditional material with their own “precisely observed, poetic, nature-centric songwriting” (Tykes Stirrings), drawing heavily on the connection between people and the environment. Expect to be swept away by a Wild Northeaster one moment, only to be charmed again by The Beauties of Autumn.
Harry Keith is a New Roots finalist who draws on the traditional music of Perthshire, Scotland. A regular at London folk sessions on the cello and piano, he also plays pipes competitively for the Standard Triumph Pipe Band. Tom Broadbent is a multi-instrumentalist from Bath, who developed his interest in contemporary British folk at university, and is now a much loved face on the Bristol session scene.
Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. Independently, they have earnedaudiences’ esteem as consummate musicians; together, they weave an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes; from a cappella three-part harmonies to luscious instrumental arrangements.
Deep-rooted in a lifetime love of traditional music, The Wilderness Yet continues to grow with the seasons as they explore the many branches of song from the British Isles. With their “simply exquisite” three-part harmonies (BBC R6 Music), and their “satisfyingly rich instrumentals” (The Living Tradition), they have gained a cult following since their debut album was released to critical acclaim in 2020. Their latest studio album, What Holds The World Together, was played on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6, as well as entering the Official Folk Albums Chart. Taking their name from a Gerard Manley Hopkins classic, the Sheffield-based trio fuse the clear, charismatic vocals of former BBC Young Folk Award finalist Rosie Hodgson with the fine, sensitive fiddling of Rowan Piggott and the deft guitar and flute playing of Philippe Barnes.
Together, they entwine traditional material with their own “precisely observed, poetic, nature-centric songwriting” (Tykes Stirrings), drawing heavily on the connection between people and the environment. Expect to be swept away by a Wild Northeaster one moment, only to be charmed again by The Beauties of Autumn.
Harry Keith is a New Roots finalist who draws on the traditional music of Perthshire, Scotland. A regular at London folk sessions on the cello and piano, he also plays pipes competitively for the Standard Triumph Pipe Band. Tom Broadbent is a multi-instrumentalist from Bath, who developed his interest in contemporary British folk at university, and is now a much loved face on the Bristol session scene.
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