A single instrument with a story to tell, one to which we can all relate, recognising our own feelings and emotions; a welcome respite from a troubled world.

Join us for a wonderful collection of music and stories, played and told by Carol Hubel-Allen on a Viola built during J.S. Bach’s lieftime.

With illustrations from the Unaccompanied Suites for Cello, in this case a Viola built during J.S. Bach's life time, we get a glimpse into his inspired use of the various keys and their relationships, making words superfluous.

As a contrast, Carol will talk a little about the viola, the instrument’s peculiarities and its advantages!

Carol’s idea for this programme came about during the Covid years, when live concerts, involving many musicians on the stage became a rarity.

A fundraiser in support of Isbourne Arts Collection on the door, suggested contribution £10 per person.

Seating will be cabaret style; doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

Following a sell out show at the Izzy in March 2025, the Churchfitters are back.

A folk band like no other - their instruments include a motorcycle petrol tank, musical saw, saucepan dulcimer, bing-bong machine and magic boots, all joining more conventional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, sax and whistle.

Rosie Short's sublime voice is backed by Chris Short, fiddle, mandolin and vocal harmonies, and Boris Lebret, bass and lots more. These flamboyant characters describe their music as 'Folk Unlimited', Mike Harding calls it 'Brilliant and beautiful' and David Pegg says they are 'The most musically inventive group I've seen in years'.

Tickets: £20 standard; £14 under-26

Cabaret style seating downstairs, church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the performance starts.

Good Habits are one of the most exciting new indie-folk bands to come out of the UK in recent years.

In four short years Good Habits' award-winning folk fusion sound has received international critical acclaim with performances at Glastonbury and WOMAD and tours throughout Europe and Australasia.

Bonnie Schwarz, cello and vocals, and Pete Shaw, accordian and synth; the pair mix revved-up virtuosity and harmony with vivid storytelling, drawing on their diverse musical tastes, weaving them into an action-packed narrative of genre-bending folky goodness.

Their latest album 'Quarter-Life' charted in the UK Official Folk Charts top 40 and received glowing media coverage

'Strong songwriting, pin-precision vocals, hard rocking accordian and great acoustic grooves.... musicianship at its 21st century best' Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

Tickets: £18.50 standard, £14 under-26

Seating will be cabaret style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the show begins.

Formed on the porches of Louisiana, Around About Dusk are a stand out sound.

A vibrant and distinctive fusion of New Orleans jazz, European folk and old-time influences. The band formed after a journey to New Orleans, playing on the porches of Louisiana, then heading through the busking festivals of Europe to campfires in England.

Warm, captivating and unique, their music, featuring beautiful melodies, tells tales of wonder and nature with nods to chanson, early jazz and folk. Add rich harmonies and folkloric storytelling, Around About Dusk conjure the romance of old

cafés, the spirit of New Orleans and the intimacy of campfire songs.

Rachel Lawrence, renowned for her work with swing band the Gin Bowlers, on accordian and vocals, is joined by Gus Dolding, on guitar and clarinet, Bill Frampton, on double bass and harmonica, Damian Keane on drums and James Guilford on trumpet.

Tickets: £20 standard and £12.50 under-26

Seating will be cabaret style downstairs, church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show starts.

Charm, joy, great tunes and apple crumble - welcome to a show like no other at the Izzy!

Boe-Jigge is a vibrant group of five established musicians whose concerts take audiences on a playful journey through folk, jazz and classical styles, weaving together personal stories, Shakespearean tales, heart-warming tunes about apple crumble and joyous songs celebrating life’s pleasures.

Expect an evening that is lively, imaginative and full of warmth, with exciting, sparky and good-humoured performances from start to finish.

The band’s members all live and work in the Gloucestershire-Warwickshire area. They are: Alice White (cello), Geoff Carr (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Jen Waghorn (violin, mandolin, guitar, vocals), Mark Harmer (harp) and Mike Beeston (percussion).

Praise for Boe-Jigge follows them wherever they go.

“Thanks again to you and all your fellow musicians for your passionate and beautiful playing” Chipping Norton

“You’ve got something really special there - hugely impressive stuff.” Radio Winchcombe

Tickets £15.50 standard and £8 under-26

Seating will be cabaret style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show begins.

Anna Howie and Bev Harrell are back at the Izzy. A fabulous night of special music from two Isbourne Arts favourites.

Anna brings her beautiful blend of Americana, folk and country to a show filled with heartfelt storytelling, exquisite musicianship, love, resilience and self discovery.

Bev, local singer and songwriter, brings music that will touch your emotions. This special set paints a picutre through songs, combining Bev's influences including Joni Mitchell, for a show that lingers long after the last note is played.

Tickets £15 standard, £10 under 26. A fundraiser for Radio Winchcombe

Show starts at 7.30pm. Doors and bar open at 6.45pm.

Thomas Atlas is a dynamic British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and performer whose musical journey seamlessly blends blues, soul, funk, jazz and Americana to create an authentic and organic sound.

Known for his electrifying guitar prowess and genre-blending compositions, Thomas consistently delivers energetic and soulful shows backed by talented bands, forging deep connections with audiences. He is dedicated to delivering unforgettable performances that resonate long after the final note.

Tickets: early bird £17 standard and £12.50 under-26 until 19 April; £20 and £14 thereafter.

Seating cabaret style in main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony (steep, winding staircase to balcony). Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show begins.

Swing from Paris are back at Isbourne Arts.

After a sell-out perfromace at the Izzy last August, they're back!

This all-string jazz quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams), is inspired by the music of the 1930s, '40s and '50s: from Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian and Artie Shaw to Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.

Their Parisian flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been thrilling audiences for over 15 years from major jazz festivals to the BBC's hairy bikers and the opening of Gloucester Services.

Tickets £20 standard, £14 under-26

Seating will be theatre style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony.

Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the performance starts.

'Musical chemistry that sets the stage ablaze'

Brooks Williams, “Top 100” acoustic guitarist and singer songwriter, with violinist Aaron Catlow, founder of Sheelanagig, create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues.

There’s the bluegrass-swing of Gillian Welch’s “Red Clay Halo,” complete with aw-shucks whistling; the Celtic-blues of their self-penned “Anniesland”, a song for the late-great Rab Noakes; and their metal-like riff-driven arrangement of Molly Tuttle’s “Dooley’s Farm.”

With three highly praised albums to date, the Williams-Catlow high-energy collaboration will release and tour their fourth album this year, provisionally called Working in Wood.

“How such a complete and sensational sound can come from just two voices and two instruments is awe-inspiring.” AmericanaUK

Tickets: standard £18.50 and £12.50 under-26

Seating will be cabaret style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show begins.

Saddle up for a night of high-octane country as Taynee Lord brings her powerhouse live show to Isbourne Arts.

Anthemic hooks plus commanding, heartfelt lyrics: Taynee creates music made for sunsets and open highways from Bristol to Nashville…and now Winchcombe.

With a  No.1 iTunes charting single “No God Of Mine”, grabbing airplay on over 250 radio stations worldwide, and songs championed by BBC Introducing, Taynee’s rise has captured international attention.

Rolling Stone magazine named Taynee a “powerhouse vocalist” and one of their Top 10 Artists You Need on Your Radar for 2026.

Backed by her 5 piece band Taynee has wracked up millions of views for her dynamic live performances. With a new album out in April 2026 and festival slots booked this summer, don’t miss your chance to see one of British country music’s brightest stars up close. Get a taster here then book your ticket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ytFGxoZW0

Tickets £15.50 standard and £11 under-26

Show starts at 7.30pm, doors and bar open 45 minutes beforehand.

 https://tayneelord.com