Dark Matter Promotions

Lavinia Blackwall

We are delighted to announce the return of folk power pop multi-instrumentalist & classically trained Soprano (former Trembling Bells front woman) Lavinia Blackwall and her fabulous band Stilton to Todmorden. Lavinia is widely recognised for her work as a singer and arranger with the critically acclaimed Trembling Bells, contributing to seven celebrated albums. Since launching her solo career with the highly anticipated Muggington Lane End in 2020, she has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, including several live sessions for BBC 6 Music and standout performances at Glastonbury Festival.

Her second album, The Making, has garnered universal acclaim, earning stellar reviews from a diverse range of outlets including Uncut, Songlines, The Scotsman, and Shindig!. Now, backed by an incredible new live band, Lavinia’s
latest show blends elite musicianship with raw energy and classic songwriting for a truly spellbinding experience.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Shindig magazine
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Songlines magazine
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The Scotsman
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ RnR magazine
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rock Shock magazine
8/10 Uncut Magazine
7/10 Americana uk

Chris Manley

“Enchanting blues-folk storytelling at its finest, full of sharp quips and wry twists. Chris’ stirring, resonant voice holds court, while his pop-inflected acoustic flourishes add both panache and guile.”