Banter - Live at Shires Oast, The Hop Farm

Downstairs bar and restaurant open from 4pm - Please call on 01622 234707 if you would like to book a table for dinner.

Concert doors @ 7.30pm, for an 8pm start.

Access - Please note, the venue is upstairs, a chair lift is available, but those with specific access requirements should notify the venue in advance.

Experience Banter Live: The World’s Smallest Big Band

Prepare to be swept away by Banter’s exhilarating live performance—a thrilling fusion of traditional English folk and bold contemporary energy. Since their formation in 2015, this dynamic quartet has redefined the folk genre, earning rave reviews and captivating audiences at the UK’s most prestigious festivals, including Glastonbury, Cambridge, Broadstairs and Sidmouth, as well as across Europe.

Banter’s concerts are a vibrant celebration of music, blending masterful musicianship with infectious energy and a touch of humour. Expect foot-stomping rhythms, soulful vocals, and a rich tapestry of instruments, from Simon Care’s expressive melodeon to Nina Zella’s soaring keyboards and vocals. Add Tim Walker’s versatile percussion, brass, and guitar, and Mark Jolley’s bass, fiddle, and harmonies, and you’ll understand why they’ve been called “the world’s smallest big band.”

Their setlist is a delightful mix of reimagined English repertoire and tracks from their critically acclaimed albums, including HEROES, which breathes new life into beloved folk classics. Banter’s magnetic stage presence and passion for their craft will leave you spellbound, whether you’re a lifelong folk fan or new to the genre.

Endorsed by legends like Ralph McTell, Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, John Tams and Martin Simpson, Banter has become synonymous with innovation in English folk music. Join the celebration and experience the band that’s making waves across the globe. 

At a Banter concert, tradition meets transformation—and the result is pure magic.

Web: www.banter.band

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC80P_YO1SQw6KjKN1hjmaLw

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