Breabach

Twenty years on from winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections, Breabach remain securely ranked amongst Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary-folk acts. The band unite deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition with progressive musical influences, cultivating a unique sound that anchors double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment.

Versatility, experimentation and a willingness to push boundaries have endured as core values over two decades. They have pioneered cross-genre collaborations with artists including Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord, indigenous Australasian artist Moana & the Tribe, Cape Breton powerhouse Beòlach, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and country star Darius Rucker at the Grand Ole Opry: Live in London at the Royal Albert Hall.

With eight critically acclaimed studio releases, extensive global touring from Sydney Opera House to Central Park, six BBC ALBA Traditional Music Awards, a 2023 German Record Critic’s Award and European Folk Group of the Year finalist status at the Songlines Awards, Breabach’s journey shows no sign of slowing.

Breabach are Megan Henderson (Fiddle/Vocals/Step Dance), James Lindsay (Double Bass/Vocals), Calum MacCrimmon (Highland Bagpipe/Whistle/Bouzouki/Vocals), Conal McDonagh (Highland Bagpipe/Uilleann pipes/Whistle/Vocals) and Ewan Robertson (Guitar/Cajon/Vocals).