MFF2027: Chris Brain
Description
Part of Manchester Folk Festival 2027
Chris Brain is a Yorkshire-based folk singer-songwriter whose work sits firmly in the British pastoral tradition, shaped by close attention to place, memory and emotional nuance. His fourth album, Red Sun Rising (2026), is a quietly powerful collection of songs centred on yearning, restlessness and the desire for change
Rooted in acoustic textures and intimate storytelling, Red Sun Rising feels like a record made in motion: landscapes shifting, seasons turning, inner lives gently unsettled. Brain’s songwriting balances melody and restraint.
A familiar voice on BBC Radio 6 Music and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, Chris Brain has toured extensively across the UK and internationally, including a seven-date sold-out tour of Japan.
Price and Access Information
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Access info: Access is on the Ground Floor. A mobile ramp provides access for wheelchair-users. If you wish to use the ramp please alert a member of staff. If you have any special access requirements please let us know in advance by emailing info@englishfolkexpo.com
If you are a wheelchair user or require an essential companion ticket, please email info@englishfolkexpo.com to let us know before purchasing a ticket.
Agenda
- 9:00 pm
Doors
- 9:15 pm - 10:45 pm
Chris Brain
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