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Frankie Archer plus support
2 Apr 2026
7:30pm
Quick summary
- Price
- £12.00
- Venue
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- Arts Centre Washington
Event description
Thursday 2 April, 7.30pm, Tickets £12
Frankie Archer performs with her trio at Washington Folk Festival – folk music reimagined for now with trad instruments combined with fearless electronic soundscapes.
“An utterly beguiling presence live” “fascinating and intoxicating” -Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2)
“Extraordinary” – Jools Holland
Frankie Archer’s innovative blend of trad roots and modern sound has earned acclaim from The Guardian, NME, Bandcamp, Clash Magazine, Tradfolk, Fresh on the Net and more. Winner of the Christian Raphael Prize, she’s appeared on ‘Later… With Jools Holland’, BBC Proms, Glastonbury coverage, and BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6Music, and has supported The Futureheads and The Last Dinner Party. With her cutting‑edge, tech‑infused live set turning heads nationwide, Frankie is fast becoming one to watch.
Don’t miss this chance to experience her live in the beautiful intimacy of our Theatre.
“One to Watch” – The Guardian
“Utterly Hypnotic” – The Quietus
Completing this special line‑up are two of the North East’s brightest emerging folk talents: Eddie Doyle and The Mist Calls…
Support from Eddie Doyle / The Mist Calls
Drawing from her hymn-heavy childhood and classical roots, Eddie Doyle is an exciting new voice in experimental music. Blending folk, art-pop and her self described ‘post-Catholic post-rock’, her lyrical introspections and emotive vocals have been hypnotising audiences since early 2025, when she surged onto the North East scene
The Mist Calls is a twin duo known for creating raw, delicate original songs and reimagining well-loved tracks in their signature indie folk/pop style. Their music is shaped by a deep love of harmonisation and the unique blend of their two voices — a sound they believe is enriched by their special twin connection.
Both members are classically trained musicians: Millie plays the violin, while Joe plays the flute. Their shared musical background gives them a strong foundation for crafting meaningful, heartfelt songs that they hope resonate deeply with listeners.
