Hannah Rickard + Kieran Szifris (Duo)
Sat 05 Dec
|Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth
Dynamic contemporary take on folk, country and bluegrass
Time & Location
05 Dec 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, 1 Northumberland St, Alnmouth, Alnwick NE66 2RS, UK
About the event
Hannah Rickard + Kieran Szifris
Hannah Rickard and Kieran Szifris are a dynamic acoustic duo blending folk, country, bluegrass and contemporary influences into a sound that is both direct and distinctive.
Hannah is a captivating vocalist and accomplished fiddle player whose powerful voice and expressive musicianship have made her a sought-after performer across the Americana, country, and rockabilly scenes. Her work has taken her from grassroots venues through to major touring projects in her own right and with artists such as Kathryn Tickell and Status Quo, and includes a hugely successful recording project with Francis Rossi on a duet album that went on to reach No.1 in the UK Country Music Chart. They are currently writing a follow up album to be released in 2027.
Kieran is recognised for his distinctive octave mandolin style and his work across leading UK folk projects including Monster Ceilidh Band and Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening. His playing has been described in press as bringing 'dark and dirty riffs and rhythms' and a 'flamboyant octave mandolin… creating a thrilling frontline of melody and rhythm', highlighting a style rooted in drive, texture and intensity.
Together, they combine fiery, high-energy songs, stark and emotive ballads, and original songs and instrumental writing. Reviews of Kieran’s playing consistently point to a sound that is rhythmic, atmospheric and physically engaging, forming a strong counterpoint to Hannah’s vocal-led, roots-driven style.
The result is a duo that moves naturally between folk tradition and wider influences drawing from folk, country, jazz, pop and rock shaping them into something immediate, original and unmistakably their own, delivered with charisma, edge and live energy.
Instagram @HannahRickardandKieranSzifris
Tickets £tbc / Accompanied U16s £tbc - Limited to 60 places.
Doors 7pm for a 7:30pm start
Bring own drinks, glasses & nibbles.
Entry strictly by pre-booking – Tickets available at
The Aln Gift Shop, Alnmouth or
via John T: 07905 696555 or