Ward Knútur Townes found their sound when the world fell silent. In 2020, these three singer-songwriters (Lucy Ward, Svavar Knútur and Adyn Townes) were selected to take part in a virtual global music-sharing experiment called Global Music Match. Teamed up together, they spent several lockdowns turning their stories into soft harmonies and intricate melodies. This year, they cashed in their stagnant travel points and recorded their debut album in Iceland. It will be released in October 2023 and accompanied by an extensive UK tour.

The album is an evocative and seamless blend of these three critically acclaimed artists’ signature styles; it is heartfelt and powerful, with songs that take in the breadth of the human condition. It is an album that masterfully explores love, mystery, folklore and longing, each track united by having great storytelling at its heart.

On stage, the rapport between Ward Knútur Townes is effervescent. Each one of them is skilled in holding an audience alone, so there is an utter magic to watching their joyful, authentic camaraderie unfold. Audiences are welcomed as friends and leave a WKT show having laughed and cried; feeling truly uplifted by their epic stage presence and, undoubtedly, moved by their music.

ABOUT THE GIG

This is a hybrid gig, hosted in partnership with Déda in Derby, so you can go along in person or watch online.

Online tickets are £16.50, with the option to pay a bit less (£10) or a bit more (£25) depending on what is affordable for you. You only need one ticket per household.