The Shackleton Trio

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025
#PVFF25, #PVFF18

Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond.

September 2024 sees the band touring a brand new album, as they look ahead to celebrating their 10 year anniversary in 2025. The trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin and banjo). Collectively the band draw influence from British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, whilst Georgia’s flair for sourcing largely unsung material from East Anglia keeps the band firmly rooted in their local tradition.

Almost a decade performing together has seen the band played on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, RTE 1, BBC Countryfile, press coverage gleaming ★★★★★ reviews, an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious main stage, a host of UK and European festivals and international tours, and many miles in the Mondeo. This is a band that clearly enjoys playing together, and are not to be missed.

The Shackleton Trio image. An indoor shot of a three-person band performing on a stage. The band members are positioned in a slightly staggered line. </p>
<p>The musician on the left is a man, playing a mandolin. He's wearing a dark-coloured button-down shirt and dark-coloured jeans. The woman in the centre is playing a violin. She's wearing a patterned blue dress. The musician on the right is a man, playing an acoustic guitar. He's wearing a dark-coloured t-shirt and blue jeans. </p>
<p>The stage is a light-brown wooden floor. Red curtains form a backdrop behind the band.