ONE of folk music’s most exciting young acts will perform at an annual fundraiser concert for the town’s summer folk festival.

The Askew Sisters will play Lyme Folk Revisited on Saturday, March 30 at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis.

The Askew Sisters, Emily and Hazel, have become known as two of the foremost performers and interpreters of English folk music. Their live performances brim with the depth and connection not only of two sisters, but also of two musicians who have been immersed in folk music all their lives.

They are about to embark on a nationwide tour to launch their brand new album.

Their performance will form part of Lyme Folk Revisited, ahead of this summer’s folk festival.

It will also be an opportunity to see the festival’s new patrons, Radio 2 Folk Award nominees Ninebarrow, who will be performing on the night as well as acting as hosts for the event on Saturday, March 30.

Completing the line-up for the fundraiser will be Ji and the Rainbirds, a brilliantly joyous young band from Bristol who made a memorable appearance on the seafront at last year’s summer festival, and wonderfully talented singer-songwriter Lee Rahn, making a welcome return to the Marine Theatre after captivating audiences in 2016.

Tickets are on sale now, available on the Lyme Folk Weekend website at lymefolk.com, or from Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre on 01297 442138.