New Routes – Amy Hollinrake and Maz O’Connor

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Book tickets for New Routes - Amy Hollinrake and Maz O’Connor at J3 at Cambridge Junction. Another instalment in the New Routes series, an evening of acoustic, folk and roots artists. Set out cabaret style with candles on tables, it’s a comfortable and intimate space to listen to the best emerging and established artists from the area. Featuring… Amy Hollinrake Amy Hollinrake is a rising artist emerging from the same South-East London folk scene as outfits such as Broadsides Hacks and Shovel Dance Collective. Her songs re-imagine the stories in folklore and mythology through a modern feminist lens, soundtracked by her hauntingly beautiful and earthy brand of contemporary alt-folk. Musical touchstones include Joanna Newsom, Joni Mitchell, Sandy Denny, and the new era of feminist folk artists such as Paris Paloma. Her most recent EP release 'Sad Lady Songs Vol.1.’ garnered attention from the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley and Tom Robinson, BBC Introducing and an interview and feature on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour. She also gained prestigious awards from EFDSS, Help Musicians and the Bert Jansch Foundation for her work. In October 2024 she was invited to research and record a selection of English folk songs for BBC Radio 3’s ‘Between The Ears’ documentary. She is the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s current artist is resident 24/25 and supported by Help Musicians for her recent debut UK Tour.

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