Rook Lane Blog

May 9, 2025

A pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kae Tempest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.

May 2, 2025

Rokia Koné, one of Mali’s most beloved artists and a member of supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique, blends griot-infused vocals with Malian guitar and West African percussive pulse, reconnecting with her roots. The concert opens with master Moroccan gnawa musician Mohamed Errebbaa’s captivating trance vocals and guembri accompaniment. 

May 2, 2025

Wasted degree in opera. Teacher’s Pet. Born in Kent, raised in Japan. Amy’s new show is a witty musical comedy about bringing your heartfelt teenage lyrics to life. Come along for a deep dive into a disastrous and hilarious series of events in this messy modern world. Expect bangers.

May 2, 2025

Best known as the harpist for Florence + The Machine, Tom Moth presents a rare performance of
solo work juxtaposing the sublime with the jarring. With electronic effects and soundscapes, he
pushes the harp into new sonic realms. Support from alt-folk violinist and songwriter boci, who
uses loops and effects pedals to craft intricate, layered arrangements.

May 2, 2025

An evening with multi-talented British-Palestinian musician Reem Kelani,accompanied by pianist Bruno Heinen. Reem encloses a nation in her voice, fusing the rich songbook of the Middle East with contemporary jazz practices. It’s hard to find a more poignant figure of musical unity right now.

May 2, 2025

A screening of cameraman Jono Ekin’s intimate video diary documenting his incredible journey on a 1965 Royal Enfield motorcycle, travelling from India through Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and into Europe in 1999. This educational and humorous film was previously broadcast on SKY TV’s Destination Adventure. £10 of each ticket sale will go to Medicine Aid for Palestinians.

May 2, 2025

Explore exhibitions and selection of three thought provoking films. 25 Million Stitches discusses human displacement, Jus d’orange explores humanity’s delicate relationship with nature, and Heal The Land captures a transformation of former livestock farm into a resilient haven for wildlife recovery. 

May 2, 2025

Join rising star Chris Brain for an evening of contemporary folk music inspired by the outdoors. Chris is supported by Ryan Deakin, a Bert Jansch Foundation Young Artist, who recently recorded his eclectic
mix of folk rock, country blues and ragtime at Frome’s Bert Jansch Studio

March 14, 2025

Guy Chambers presents an evening to join him in his world of songwriting over a 40 year career. While playing arrangements of songs he has written over the years, including such classics as ‘Angels’ and ‘Feel’, he will tell the stories behind these songs in his own unique way. He will also share hilarious anecdotes spanning his early years as a sideman in Aztec Camera, The Waterboys, World Party, and his own band, The Lemon Trees. A lyric will be written (and signed!) and a video is made of the performance that is shared on his social media channels. Watch and marvel as a new composition is created right before your eyes!

February 28, 2025

The Frome International Climate Film Festival is back in May 2025 as we grow and connect more filmmakers from around the world and promote their films at our festival in Frome, Somerset. In 2025 we have had films from over 84 countries from around the world.