Iona Lane

15th February 2025 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today. Iona’s new album 'Swilkie', due for release Spring 2025, is a selection of 2 songs inspired by ecology, conservation, islands and folklore. Sense of place and caring for our landscape is at the core of these songs.

Iona’s debut album ‘Hallival’ charted at #36 in the Ofcial Folk Album Charts and was named by Folk Radio UK as #27 in their ‘Top Albums of 2022’. The album received widespread press including in The Guardian, Walk Highlands, BBC Radio 2 and The Scotsman to name a few.

In 2023 Iona toured extensively in Scotland, England and Wales and joined Karine Polwart on a run of tour dates in England. Iona joined Karine on stage for a few songs, an awe-inspiring opportunity for audiences to see these two artists sing together. As well as touring the UK Iona has toured internationally including in The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Iona was awarded the Taran Guitars Young Players Bursary in 2020, in which she worked alongside renowned luthier Rory Dowling to create a custom guitar specially for her music.

“Iona’s lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” Jude Rogers, The Guardian

“A real talent!” Mark Radclife, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

“Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references.” Karine Polwart

“An ethereal voice, poetic phrase and storytelling” BBC Countryfile Magazine