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Fuelled by the love of all things folk and copious cups of tea, Apolline is a lively group of young folkies endeavouring to bring joy and a little silliness to the world. Equipped with alluring voices, innumerable instruments, and an extensive collection of colourful socks, the group views folk music through fresh eyes. Their debut EP Home Home, released in December 2023, encapsulates the very best of Apolline's ever-growing sound. It honours the traditions of folk music while also recognising and exploring the unique characteristics of the Australian trad scene, which helps Apolline’s own connection to folk traditions grow alongside their genre-bending sound.

Highland accordionist and vocalist Calum MacPhail has been playing music since he was only seven years old. Born in Fort William and spending a number of his formative years living in the Highland capital of Inverness, Calum immersed himself in the music and traditions of the region and spent a lot of his younger years learning from some of the best accordionists in the area. He won the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2021 Original Work of the Year for his single ‘7 Years Old’.

Evie Waddell, is a renowned Gaelic and Scots singer from Stirlingshire, Scotland. Her musical journey began at a young age, nurtured by her participation in the intergenerational community group Riverside Music Project and her education within the Gaelic-medium school system. In 2020, she captivated audiences with her performances in British Sign Language (BSL), Gaelic, acting, music, and dance in the play MAIM by Theatre Gu Leòr. 

Continuing her ascent in the music scene, Evie Waddell emerged as a finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2024, solidifying her place among the brightest talents in the industry.