Iona Lane

Poetic songs inspired by the natural world - with support from Salt and Sky

Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today. Iona is currently touring the release of her new album ‘Swilkie’, a selection of songs inspired by ecology, conservation, islands and folklore. Sense of place and caring for our landscape is at the core of these songs.

Iona’s debut album ‘Hallival’ charted at #36 in the Official Folk Album Charts and was named by Folk Radio UK as #27 in their ‘Top Albums of 2022’. The album received widespread press including in The Guardian, Walk Highlands, BBC Radio 2 and The Scotsman to name a few.

In 2023 Iona toured extensively in Scotland, England and Wales and joined Karine Polwart on a run of tour dates in England. Iona joined Karine on stage for a few songs, an awe-inspiring opportunity for audiences to see these two artists sing together. As well as touring the UK Iona has toured internationally including in The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark.

Iona was awarded the Taran Guitars Young Players Bursary in 2020, in which she worked alongside renowned luthier Rory Dowling to create a custom guitar specially for her music.

“Iona’s lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” Jude Rogers, The Guardian

“A real talent!” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

“Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references.” Karine Polwart

“An ethereal voice, poetic phrase and storytelling” BBC Countryfile Magazine

To hear the magic of some ‘mythical animals,’ go to https://youtu.be/_OBWMKMGpH8

Salt & Sky
Dan Roach and Tom Jane join fiddle duo Emma Packer and Lizzie Pridmore for the newly reformed Salt & Sky. Our joyful take on traditional Cornish music will get toes tapping and voices singing along – expect some old favourites alongside exciting new songs and tunes for listening or for dancing