Steve Turner

Traditional and contemporary singer,
with concertina, mandolin and tenor banjo.

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"When it comes to folk music, you can't get any better than Steve Turner." - Midlands Folk Monthly

Steve Turner is a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the mandolin and tenor banjo.

Steve Turner turned professional in 1979. After a break he returned to the scene in 2004. Nine albums and thousands of gigs later he remains one of the UK's finest entertainers, performing in folk clubs and at festivals at home and abroad.

Steve's Showreel Compilation

"Turner is a great storyteller. His voice has a distinctive expression and character. The songs he unearths are always fascinating." - Nygel Packett, Folk London

"Steve Turner is known for his amazingly inventive English concertina accompaniments to well-sung songs." - Tykes-Stirrings

"I promise you, Steve is just as good in live performance as he is on CD." - Mardles (East Anglia)

"Here is a brilliant artist at the top of his form. The finest concertina accompaniments that you will hear anywhere." - Folk Diary, Sussex

"Fantastically assured. Turner's ability to hold the audience rapt as his stories unfold is a delight." - Living Tradition

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For festivals and special events, Steve also offers:

• Maritime themed concerts
• A concertina song accompaniment workshop
• A Napoleonic themed concert for the period 1812 to Waterloo and beyond to St Helena.

2025

1 Apr
Ayr Phoenix Folk

4 Apr
A' the Airts

8 Apr
Hoy at Anchor

17 Apr
Fleetwood Folk

24 Apr
Bideford Folk

16-18 May
Fyfe Trad Singing Festival

20 May
St Neots Folk

6-8 Jun
Connecticut Sea Music festival, USA

11 Jun
Banbury Folk

12 Jun
Live at the Hyde

2 Jul
Spalding Folk

8 Jul
Quarter Acoustic

9-10 Aug
Broadstairs Folk Week

15-17 Aug
White Horse Folk festival

7 Sept
Folk at the Hall, Sleights

27-28 Sept
Portsmouth maritime Fest USA

5 Oct
Dulwich Folk Club

9 Oct
Everyman Folk

8 Dec
Bridge Folk

9 Dec
Penicuik Folk

13 Dec
Fivehead Folk

2026

24-26 Apr
Morpeth Gathering

24-26 July
Herne Bay Fest

Wed 7 Oct
Dorking Folk
Dorking Golf Club, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking, RH5 4BX

9-11 Oct
Derby Folk Fest