Live Music: Maddie Morris + Zine Making Workshop

Maddie Morris is a bold and socially conscious folk artist who uses traditional music to explore contemporary issues.  Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, they have been described by Jim Moray as 'leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters'.  Their work explores personal narratives and political storytelling, blending English folk traditions with their lived experience as a trans, autistic person.

Rooted in the oral tradition, Maddie's music seeks to preserve, challenge, and expand folk heritage by writing historically excluded voices into the canon.  Recent projects include a residency at Ferens Art Gallery, and commissions from Unlimited, Rural Arts, and the English Folk Dance and Song Society.  Passionately political yet gently understated, this is music that deftly treads the path between art and activism.

Press quotes:  
★★★★ 'An insightful listen... Thrilling, glorious and inspiring', Songlines.
★★★★★ 'Morris is a powerhouse performer with a rich voice and a gentle way with a guitar. Their lyrics are poignant and playful. Maddie is not shy about what they have to say – personal and political – but they celebrate, even as they mourn', Folk London.
'a folk fusion of personal tales, queer & feminist insights, and activism. A musical journey of voice and virtue', Tradfolk.
'Skin is a musical journey into identity, activism and hope; the songs will resonate with anyone who's felt marginalised for being who they are or made to feel uncomfortable in their own skin…while quietly understated, Maddie's songs are no less potent in their vital messages', KLOF.
'Morris is an unashamedly political singer-songwriter, their experiences informing some of the most life-affirming songs you are ever likely to hear..sung with a tenderness and honesty that immediately melts your heart', Bristol 24/7.
'Skin is an album that extends beyond traditional folk music boundaries, a crafted narrative exploring identity, activism, and hope, aimed to both challenge and console listener', Earmilk.

In the zine making workshop you'll be introduced to the concept of DIY publications called zines (short for magazine).  A zine is a handmade booklet that can be made at home and reproduced easily.  Zines are a wonderful way to think about identity, community, or share your thoughts and feelings.