The Band

Since forming in 2002, PIVA have established themselves as one of the UK's leading early music ensembles and they specialise in the popular dance and ballad music of the late renaissance. Playing an array of period instruments, their fresh, innovative and energetic approach has captured the imagination of audiences wherever they perform. They present lively and entertaining shows with a unique blend of music and historical anectdotes. Multi-instrumentalists with backgrounds in renaissance, classical and roots music, they combine their influences to create music of the past played for today.

https://piva.org.uk
 

Gigs 

PIVA have played at various festivals, music societies and venues throughout the UK including The London and INternational Early Music Festival, The Dome Stage at Snape Maltings, The National Centre for the Folk Arts and Brighton Early Music Festival. PIVA have also played across Europe, appearing at the Este's International Lutherfest (Italy), Middelalderfestival (Norway), Rencontress de Maitres Sonneurs Festival (France) and Lutherfest (Germany) as well as many other events and locations.
 

Band members 

Eric Moulder (Director) - Renaissance reeds, recorders and early bagpipes

Jude Rees - Renaissance reeds, recorders and early bagpipes

David Jarratt-Knock - Cornetto, renaissance reeds, recorders, early bagpipes, renaissance guitar

Tony Millyard - Hurdy gurdy, renaissance reeds, recorders, early bagpipes

Jane Moulder - Renaissance reeds, recorders, early bagpipes

Mary Mohan - Viol, recorders, early bagpipes, percussion

Listen: Sights and Sounds - PIVA

Reviews

"the virtuosity of all the players was truly astounding" Gloucester Music Society

"If you have a chance to see PIVA, jump at it" - Voluntary Arts Ireland

"Great musicianship and tight, rhythmic consort playing and extemporization" - Chanter magazine

"The music was delivered in PIVA's trademark robust and earthy style. Early music has never been so much fun!" - London and International Early Music Festival

Salt House in Concert

March 15th 2025 - 7pm         Tickets £15 including refreshment
Please use the Contact form to book

Salt House have been a mainstay of the folk scene for over a decade. The band's reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both ancient ballads and contemporary songs ha been solidified with acclaimed album releases and extensive touring. 

Described as a "gently lulling delight" by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental interplay offering listeners moments of reflection and connection.

New songs that sound like they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up and poems given melodies they’ve long deserved.

Salt House's sound is influenced by the landscape of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland and Shetland, the respective homes of band members: 

Ewn MacPherson (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), 

Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) 

Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keyboard and guitar). 

They incorporate their natural surroundings into the fabric of the music that speaks of a shared love of place, people and evolving tradition.

“effortless” BBC 6

“elegant” Mojo Magazine

Listen and watch: Salt House