Chris While and Julie Matthews have been one of the leading forces in the British singer/songwriter scene for over 30 years.

 

They have played more than 3,300 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 32 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 were 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 awards 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 "21st Century Folk appearing on BBC1s The One Show and Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2, singing their beloved song The Waiting Room' live.

This year looks like the song will have another journey, watch this space.

This year 2026, Chris and Julie will be treading the boards in Australia where they will be appearing and the festivals there throughout March/April. dates here

​TThey will be returning to the prestigious Port Fairy festival, one of the the biggest events of its kind in Australasia., where were awarded  ‘Artists of the Year’ in  2018, one of the the biggest events of its kind in Australasia. They also tour in Canada, 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 historical events to matters of the heart and everything in between.

Their songs are covered by many singers across the world over but it is While & Matthews' musical partnership, their commitment to the song, their obvious joy of performing together and the incredible harmonies they produce that really bring their songs to life.

As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having travelled through 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 an incredible collaboration of 30 years. ​​​

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Chris and Julie alongside Helen Watson and Miranda Sykes as the amazing force of nature that is Daphne’s Flight​, will be performing together again throughout May 2026.

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Join them every 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 released their newest studio album, "Flakes and Flurries," which reached to Folk Charts. Check out the tour dates and secure your tickets for an unforgettable musical experience!

Here are this year's dates