Holly Clarke
English Folk / Contemporary Folk / Traditional British Folk
An acclaimed English folk singer bringing traditional ballads, contemporary songwriting, and expressive guitar playing to the modern folk stage.
Holly Clarke is an English folk singer, guitarist, and songwriter celebrated for her powerful interpretations of traditional ballads and folk songs. Drawing on centuries-old stories of folklore, love, loss, and the supernatural, she combines expressive vocals with accomplished guitar playing to create deeply engaging live performances rooted in the English folk tradition.
A rising name on the UK folk scene, Holly has performed at leading festivals including Sidmouth Folk Festival, Bromyard Folk Festival, and Tiree Music Festival, as well as major venues such as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Alongside her work as a traditional singer, she is an accomplished composer whose original tunes have been performed by leading folk musicians.