A highly-respected musician, singer and songwriter, Tams has been a guiding light of the folk scene for four decades, with the Albion Band, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Service and as a solo performer. Previously musical director at the National Theatre and associate director at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, Tams is a regular producer of dramas for Radio 4 and is also a skilled actor, taking a lead role in the historical TV drama Sharpe, as well as composing and performing the show's soundtrack.
This gifted Scottish singer-songwriter contributes many songs across the series. Two philosophy degrees and extensive work in the field of domestic abuse and child protection give her a valuable insight into the issues raised by today's Radio Ballads.
Jez, a Newcastle-based songwriter and guitarist with a background in traditional music, has made a name as a writer of poignant songs about the industrial decline of the Thatcher years. He adds a highly personal insight into the world of shipbuilding.
Ray, from Rotherham, is a one-time steelworker turned poet and songwriter whose acclaimed work has been much featured on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio. He is a member of the .
Sheffield-born Julie is a singer-songwriter whose father worked in the steel industry. A gifted pianist, guitarist, singer and writer of beautiful lyrics, Julie is an erstwhile Albion Band member and long-time collaborator with Chris While.
A songwriter and veteran peace campaigner contributing thoughtful songs about his experience as a musician during Northern Ireland’s sectarian conflict. Tommy was nominated for a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Folk Award for his song about The Troubles, There were Roses.
Veteran of The Circus of Poets performance group and Versewagon (the world’s first mobile writing workshop), Ian is now a well-established performance poet, writer, playwright and broadcaster, working extensively for radio and television.
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