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“They light up the room with their amazing energy”
James Taylor
"The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods.
1st class songs delivered with to die for harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain."
The Guardian
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"Chris and Julie are just awesome"
Judy Collins
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"It's a real honour just to be an audience member but I've had the added honour of standing on a stage with them playing along in the background, things like that I'll treasure forever, truly gifted human beings"
Richard Hawley
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"These women far outclass their many famous American cousins, and prove just how immediate and powerful well-written and performed music can still be. Awe- inspiring".
Dirty Linen
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"Chris and Julie are on top form and can't put a foot wrong"
fRoots.
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Froots simply called Julie Matthews 'awesomely talented'.
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The Guardian wrote of Chris 's album Look At Me Now, "She rises from the ashes like an angel with a voice to match."
“They light up the room with their amazing energy”
James Taylor
Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the Britsh singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years.
They have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.
They are two of the best and most hard working musicians on the world folk roots scene, both are highly regarded producers and they record everything that they are involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the Londoncentric music industry. They truly are inspirational women.
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Chris While (vocals, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bodhran and percussion) and Julie Matthews (vocals, piano, guitar, mandolin and bouzouki) are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage, they are stunning singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and arrangers and performers whose energy and commitment to their craft and their audience is boundless.
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Chris and Julie have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the 'Best Song, Best Duo, Best Live Act' categories, winning Best Duo in 2009 Their many award touch their hearts but it is their longstanding and devoted, growing fans that stir their souls.​​
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In 2024 Chris While & Julie Matthews are more powerful than ever and remain at the very top of their game.
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This summer they have been writing for Radio 2s "1s Century Folk appearing on BBC1s The One Show and Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2, singing their beloved song The Waiting Room' live.
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They were awarded ‘Artists of the Year’ at the prestigious Port Fairy Music Festival in 2018, one of the the biggest events of its kind in Australasia. They have also performed in North America, New Zealand, Africa, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Italy.
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Though internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK's acoustic/roots arts circuit. Their songs cover life as they see it, from injustice and freedom to matters of the heart and everything in between. Their songs are covered by many singers the world over but it is While & Matthews' musical partnership and obvious joy of performing together that really brings their songs to life. As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having travelled an emotional journey.
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Recordings
They already have 13 studio albums together, two live albums and two 'Best Of' collections, all produced by them .
Their latest album Days like These was released in September 24 to celebrate a collaboration of an incredible 30 years. ​​​
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(Chris and Julie alongside Helen Watson and Miranda Sykes) as Daphne’s Flight​ will be performing this summer and winter.
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Join them this December as St Agnes Fountain, featuring Chris, Julie, and Chris Leslie from Fairport Convention as they embark on their highly anticipated annual UK tour.
Known for their performances, they are set to delight sell-out audiences once again.
This year they will also be releasing their newest album, "Flakes and Flurries," making it a must-see event. Check out the tour dates and secure your tickets for an unforgettable musical experience!
Here are this year's dates
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