Press pack

The Blow-ins

Bridget and Phil are The Blow-ins and their beautiful, unique sounds have been beguiling audiences since they met on Iona in 2012. They are a respected and in-demand duo for events, clubs and festivals. Scarborough-based, they create extraordinary music with Celtic harp, guitar and voices. Playing original, contemporary and traditional folk, they draw inspiration from their Yorkshire home, the natural world and the messiness of human life in all its aspects.

Poignant, funny, mesmerising and passionate by turns, the Blow-ins have charmed audiences from Scotland to Cornwall with their unique sound and will take you on an unforgettable musical journey.

Festival performance history

Big Ideas by the Sea : 2024, 2025, 2026

Bungay Folk Festival : 2025, 2026

Filey Folk Festival : 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Folk East : 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Great North Folk Festival : 2024, 2025, 2026

Hutton Rudby Folk Festival : 2024, 2025

Headland Festival (Scarborough) : 2019, 2020 (virtual performance due to Covid), 2021, 2022

Headland Folkfest Hartlepool 2026 - and booked for 2027

Scalby Folk Festival : 2021, 2022, 2023,2024

Scarborough Fair : 2023,2024,2025,2026

Scarborough Lights : 2023,2024

Scarborough Sea Fest : 2018, 2019

Whitby Folk Week : 2026

AWARDS : Songwriter's prize, Great North Festival 2024 for 'Hounds of Heaven'

'Rising Stars' winners, Headland Folkfest Hartlepool 2026.

In addition to Festival performances the Blow-ins have given concerts across the country from Oban to Cornwall and are much-enjoyed folk club guests. We’re seasoned performers and particularly enjoy intimate settings such as churches, village halls and house concerts. We also love a stage.

The Blow-ins host the ‘Folk around the Room’ singaround in Scarborough on the third Sunday in the month. See Facebook page for more info.

Discography

‘All Along the Sand’ released late 2024, available on Bandcamp, see below

New album pending, recording in October 2026

What they have said

'Their combination of traditional and self-penned songs in the traditional style were both melodic and articulate. We were totally mesmerised and the judges decision was unanimous. We are so looking forward to seeing them when they appear at next year’s Headland Folkfest Hartlepool!'

Headland Folk fest judges 2026.

'The Blow Ins delighted a sizeable crowd .. with a mix of gentle harmonious instrumentals on harp and guitar (notably 'Fawn in the Field' ) and some delightfully daft songs ' Fatea Magazine, September 2026

'Stunning musicianship, totally transfixing. Vocals like a blackbird and harp and guitar playing like a brook. Beautiful!' Hebble (band) Great North Festival, August 2025

'Mesmerisingly beautiful instrumentals’ : Luke Barker, Listen Local, Coast and County Radio

‘Captivating, emotive and genuine’ : Jim Taylor, Headland Festival, Scarborough

‘One of the North Yorkshire folk scene’s best kept secrets’ : the late Tony Haynes, Tempo Fm, Fab Folk and Blues

‘Wonderful’: Marcus, The Narrowboat Sessions

‘Utterly beautiful, enchanting, soul food’ : Lel Meleyal, writer

‘Wonderful stories and singing’: Beth Burrows, folk singer

Contact details

Bridget : beepjc@gmail.com or Phil : 28pbennett@gmail.com

Bridget 07717 738243 or Phil 07837 940716

Social media

Website : Https://theblowins.co.uk

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/cousinsbennett123

Bandcamp: https://theblow-ins1.bandcamp.com

Quick access videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdNd7XSzSmw

Interview for ‘North Sea Soundcheck’ podcast - music at 12.42 – gives a bit of a taste of who we are and what we do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9glvanokmQg

Video recorded for ‘The Narrowboat Sessions’