Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very heritage. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us.
The first single from the new album is Over the Hills and Far Away. Popularised in contemporary culture by John Tams’ effective use of the song in the 1990s British television series Sharpe, it was also notably recorded by former Steeleye Span member Tim Hart on his album My Very Favourite Nursery Rhymes. Now, Steeleye Span present their distinctive and unmistakable take on this traditional English folk song.
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.
The band is led, as ever, by Maddy Prior, and features Andrew Sinclair, Roger Carey, Liam Genockey, Julian Littman and Athena Octavia.
The new album Conflict is available now and will be available to purchase on tour.
2025 SPRING UK TOUR DATES
NOVEMBER
Sunday 16th – The Queen’s Hall, EDINBURGH
Box Office: 01316 682019
Monday 17th – St Luke’s, GLASGOW
Box Office: 01415 528378
Wednesday 19th – The Phoenix Theatre, BLYTH
Box Office: 01670 367228
Thursday 20th – The Platform, MORECAMBE
Box Office: 01524 582803
Friday 21st – Preston Playhouse Theatre, PRESTON
Box Office: 03336 663366
Sunday 23rd – The Tung Auditorium, LIVERPOOL
Box Office: 01517 941500
Monday 24th – The Witham, BARNARD CASTLE
Box Office: 01833 631107
Tuesday 25th – King’s Hall, ILKLEY
Box Office: 01274 432000
Wednesday 26th – Corn Exchange Theatre, STAMFORD
Box Office: 01780 766455
Saturday 29th – The Beacon, WANTAGE
Box Office: 01235 763456
DECEMBER
Monday 1st – Borough Theatre, ABERGAVENNY
Box Office: 01873 850805
Tuesday 2nd – St George’s, BRISTOL
Box Office: 01179 294929
Wednesday 3rd – Cheese & Grain, FROME
Box Office: 01373 455420
Thursday 4th – Farnham Maltings, FARNHAM
Box Office: 01252 745444
Saturday 6th – Medina Theatre, ISLE OF WIGHT
Box Office: 01983 823884
Monday 8th – The Sub Rooms, STROUD
Box Office: 01453 796880
Tuesday 9th – The Haymarket, BASINGSTOKE
Box Office: 01256 844244
Wednesday 10th – Ropetackle Arts Centre, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA
Box Office: 01273 464440
Thursday 11th – The Spa Pavilion, FELIXSTOWE
Saturday 13th – Revelation, ASHFORD
Box Office: 07548 679199
Monday 15th – The Stables, MILTON KEYNES
Box Office: 01908 280800
Tuesday 16th – The Y Theatre, LEICESTER
Box Office: 01162 557066
Wednesday 17th – The Apex, BURY ST EDMUNDS
Box Office: 01284 758000
Friday 19th – Cadogan Hall, LONDON
Box Office: 02077 304500
