 | | YOUNG FOLK AWARD WINNERS | | | 2004/5 - Lauren MacColl
Entering the Award was her first musical foray into England for the 18-year-old fiddler from Ross-shire, Scotland.
2003 - Jarlath Henderson
A fine young uilleann piper from Dungannon, Northern Ireland, who was 17 when he won the award.
Visit his page at the Armagh Pipers' website.
2002 - Uiscedwr
A young Manchester-based trio, Uiscedwr play fiddle, guitar and bodhran and aspire to create fast, new music with a traditional basis.
Visit their website.
2001 - GiveWay
Four sisters from Edinburgh who go by the name of GiveWay. They've established a reputation for performing spirited Scottish tunes, and line up as keyboards, violin, accordion and drums. Visit their website.
2000 - The Black Cat Theory
They won the 2000 title as a duo with their jazz-tinged readings of traditional tunes for banjo and keyboards before blossoming into a punchy four-piece by adding bass and drums. Unfortunately they've since disbanded to pursue further education.
1999 - 422
With their line-up of whistle, violin, guitar and accordion, 422 won many fans at the event and went on to perform at festivals across Britain and Scandinavia. They have since recorded two acclaimed albums while guitarist Ian Stephenson returned to the finals in 2002 along with Sarah Hayes.
Visit their website.
1998 - Tim Van Eyken
Now a critically acclaimed accordion player and singer, Tim is an integral part of Waterson:Carthy and a recording artist in his own right.
Visit his website.
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Young Folk Award 2004/5
