Pons Aelius
Sunday 17th August 2025
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At the start of their second decade as a band, Pons Aelius are a fixture of the folk scene in their home city of Newcastle and further afield, known for their powerful sound, intricate arrangements and high energy live performances. With two critically acclaimed albums behind them, 2017’s ‘Captain Glen’s Comfort’ and 2019’s ‘Fire Under the Bridge’, 2025 sees the release of ‘The Keelman’s Way’ – the beginning of a new chapter in the band’s story.
From village halls to festival main stages, a Pons Aelius gig is guaranteed to bring people together, get them dancing and send them away with a smile on their face. Get involved!
Jordan Aikin – Highland Bagpipes/Whistles
Tom Kimber – Mandolin/Tenor Banjo
Bevan Morris – Double Bass
Sam Partridge – Flute
Alasdair Paul – Guitar/Bouzouki
Callum Younger – Bodhran Kit
“A colossal sound-world, drawing influences from far and wide, yet managing to unite them under one roof.” – Alex Gallagher, Folk Radio UK
“…a band that is taking tradition to places it never thought to go, and in the process making invention and innovation bywords for their music. … which results in an album that’s intricate, expansive and wholly engaging.” – Tim Carroll, FolkWords
“Really good stuff” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
