Howay the Lasses is a musical collective,
a critically acclaimed album and
an internationally-toured show performing original song which celebrates, informs and amplifies the achievements of women, past and present.
“…a moving paean to the lives of women from the North-East of England, from the fêted to the altogether more obscure...ear-catching three-part vocal harmonies... an uplifting foot-tapping delight.”
Howay The Lasses
are a vibrant new musical group that celebrate the lives of notable women heroes of the North East of England through original songs and arrangements. Critically-acclaimed artists in their own right, singer and accordionist Annie Ball, father and daughter singer-songwriter combination Gareth and Bronwen Davies-Jones, and cellist Katie Tertell began working together in 2021 through collaboration funded by the Arts Council of England and the NE Endowment for Musical Traditions.
The result is a profound and engaging original canon of material in tribute to the lives of women throughout history and today, spanning from the Newcastle United Women’s Football team today all the way back to Claudia Severa from the ancient Roman empire, as well as women in between like proto-feminist Mary Astel, activist Rachel Parsons and mathematician Janet Taylor.
The members of Howay the Lasses have won over the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe with their tales of female tragedy, heroism and ingenuity. Performing at a variety of venues, from festivals to libraries, and making countless public appearances, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.
Upcoming dates:
April 14, Felton
May 12, Holmfirth
May 25, Kirkwhelpington
June 9, BBC Sunday Morning
September 22, Stanley
Sept. 28, Allen Folk Festival
Past events:
Redefest Music Festival Saturday 12th August
Rochester, Northumberland Tickets
As Semibreve Collective : Music at the Peace Garden 13th August
Peace Garden, Minsteracres, Northumberland Tickets
Shrewsbury Folk Festival Sunday 27th August - Monday 28th August
Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury Tickets
Baa Fest Thursday 7th September
Bellingham, Northumberland Tickets
The Sage Thursday 5th October
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Tickets
Square Chapel Friday 6th October
Halifax Tickets
St Nicholas' Church Saturday 7th October
Beverly Tickets