*CANDLELIGHT GIG* - OFFGRID: Filkin's Drift + Catch The Sparrow

*CANDLELIGHT GIG* - OFFGRID: Filkin's Drift + Catch The Sparrow

Cobalt StudiosShieldfield, England
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 from 7 pm to 10 pm GMT
Overview

Real, unplugged, beautiful live music by pure candelight.

Please note, the advertised start time is when our doors will open, generally music starts one hour after doors.

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OFFGRID is a night of visceral and intimate musical experience. No whirrs or hums, zero power, just pure acoustic music and candlelight...

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Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as 'committed and fascinating' by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.

The debut album from Filkin’s Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk, ‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences’ (Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK). Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service.

Renowned for their live performances, characterised as 'utterly mesmerizing' (Bristol 24/7) and 'hugely entertaining' (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK including FolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George’s Bristol, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Filkin’s Drift are dedicated to exploring innovative avenues in music creation. In tandem with their groundbreaking commitment to sustainable touring, the duo's latest endeavor involves the formation of Filkin’s Ensemble, a 14-piece orchestral-folk band.

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Catch The Sparrow

In 2020, Dutch singer-songwriter Catch The Sparrow moved countries in the middle of the pandemic to pursue her love for folk and traditional music. After showcasing her craft as a songwriter on her jazz-inspired debut album ‘Painting The Roses Red’ (2021), she established herself as a singular new voice on the folk scene with the release of her EP ‘Winter Flowers’ (2022). A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own.

Please note we are unable to offer refunds. You can click here to view our full refunds policy.

Real, unplugged, beautiful live music by pure candelight.

Please note, the advertised start time is when our doors will open, generally music starts one hour after doors.

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OFFGRID is a night of visceral and intimate musical experience. No whirrs or hums, zero power, just pure acoustic music and candlelight...

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Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as 'committed and fascinating' by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight. This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.

The debut album from Filkin’s Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk, ‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences’ (Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition. From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their ‘gorgeous close vocal harmonies’ (Folk Radio UK). Seth Bye and Chris Roberts have earned widespread acclaim with extensive national airtime on BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 6 Music, and BBC World Service.

Renowned for their live performances, characterised as 'utterly mesmerizing' (Bristol 24/7) and 'hugely entertaining' (RnR), the duo have enchanted audiences across the UK including FolkEast, Warwick Folk Festival, St George’s Bristol, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Filkin’s Drift are dedicated to exploring innovative avenues in music creation. In tandem with their groundbreaking commitment to sustainable touring, the duo's latest endeavor involves the formation of Filkin’s Ensemble, a 14-piece orchestral-folk band.

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Catch The Sparrow

In 2020, Dutch singer-songwriter Catch The Sparrow moved countries in the middle of the pandemic to pursue her love for folk and traditional music. After showcasing her craft as a songwriter on her jazz-inspired debut album ‘Painting The Roses Red’ (2021), she established herself as a singular new voice on the folk scene with the release of her EP ‘Winter Flowers’ (2022). A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own.

Please note we are unable to offer refunds. You can click here to view our full refunds policy.

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Filkin's Drift

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Cobalt Studios

10 Boyd Street

Shieldfield NE2 1AP

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