Jp Worsfold & Rhona McFarlane

11th October 2026 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)

Kirkgate Centre

J P Worsfold is a writer of emotional, contemplative, contemporary folk songs that speak of connection, joy and belonging, with a subtle blend of rich vocal harmony, sweeping string arrangements alongside heartfelt keys and guitar.

They are songs to evoke life’s deeper meaning and to inspire connection within ourselves and the natural space around us.

He has self-released three albums and has written music for successful theatre productions such as, The Singing Bones and Freedom Then and Now.

“Classic rural folk, seasoned, weather-hardened, aged-like-stone folk.”

William Wolstenholme, BBC Introducing Cumbria & Lancashire

"J P Worsfold has a bittersweet slow-pooling melancholy that echoes with and in our current time."

Robert Macfarlane, Award Winning Author of Spell Songs and The Lost Words

Rhona Macfarlane is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter whose emotive voice and evocative storytelling have been described as ‘casting a gentle spell over her audience.’ Macfarlane creates a deeply immersive and emotional soundscape, whether through gentle guitar and intimate vocals or expansive, cinematic arrangements with soaring strings, crafting worlds that feel both vast and personal. Her work has been described as “building an atmosphere of tranquillity and respite”, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity.

Macfarlane released her highly anticipated debut album, As The Chaos Unfolds, in January, 2025. The album, recorded in the Autumn of 2023 at Watercolour Studios in the serene Scottish Highlands, was co-produced by Macfarlane and Matt Ingram. As The Chaos Unfolds is an evocative collection of songs that captures the essence of a “coming of age” experience. Written during her mid-20s—a time of profound personal change—the album delves into themes of love, identity, mental health, and the often-chaotic journey of navigating early adulthood.

The album received a four-star review from The Scotsman and was the featured album of the week on the BBC Radio Scotland Iain Anderson show.

“A gorgeous song” Angela Griffin, BBC Radio 2

“It’s so topical, it’s so new and she’s very talented. Just really love this very much, just a lovely voice” Ricky Ross, BBC Scotland

“A lovely thing” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 6 Music