With captivating songwriting, fiery instrumentals, and rich three-part harmonies, The Shackleton Trio deliver a distinctive blend of mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and banjo-driven folk. Their unmistakable sound breathes life into the stories of their native East Anglia and beyond.
The trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar), and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin, banjo). Drawing inspiration from British, American, and Scandinavian folk traditions, they remain firmly rooted in their local heritage, thanks to Georgia’s talent for uncovering lesser-known songs and stories from East Anglia.
2025 marks a milestone year as the band celebrates their 10th anniversary with the release of a brand new album and an extensive tour. Over the past decade, they’ve graced stages across the UK and Europe, including the main stage at Cambridge Folk Festival, earned ★★★★★ reviews in the press, and received airplay on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, 6 Music, RTE 1, and BBC Countryfile.
A band forged by friendship and shared passion, The Shackleton Trio’s joy in performing together is unmistakable — and absolutely infectious. Not to be missed.
THE SHACKLETON TRIO
'Songs that glide across land and water, history and the present' - Songlines
'Beautiful Songs' - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
'Spirited songwriting and timeless tunes' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
'Sparky, charismatic and intensely assured' - fRoots
★★★★★ - R2 Magazine
★★★★★ - Northern Sky
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EEL SONG
NO ROAD ACROSS MOUSEHOLD (Live)
HOLD THE LINE (Live for Folk Expo UK)