About

Awen Ensemble bring their alternative folk-jazz to The System, Sheffield, on Friday 18 December 2026, with support from harpist Phoebe Niamh. The show runs from 19:30 to 22:00.

What to expect

Awen Ensemble are an alternative folk-jazz group from the North of England, playing both vocal-led and instrumental music.

Their music draws on modal and spiritual jazz traditions as well as British and Irish folk music.

Phoebe Niamh is an experimental harpist based in Sheffield who plays harp, kalimba and FX pedals.

  • Debut album 'Cadair Idris' on New Soil Music
  • Live sessions for Soweto Kinch and Giles Peterson
  • Phoebe Niamh's debut solo EP is 'Serendipity'
  • Supported by Jazz North's New Northern scheme

Line-up

Listen before you go

Awen Ensemble - Atgofion (Live from CellB)

Awen Ensemble

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh start and end?

Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh runs Friday, 18 December 2026, 19:30 until 22:00.

Where is Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh?

Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh takes place at The System, 6-8 Botsford Street, Sheffield, Sheffield.

Who plays at Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh?

The line-up of Footprints Jazz Club: Awen Ensemble + Phoebe Niamh: Awen Ensemble, Phoebe Niamh.

How do I book?

Booking is through the Resident Advisor event page:

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Getting there

The System, 6-8 Botsford Street, Sheffield, S3 9PF Sheffield, England, GB

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