Maddie Morris

Maddie Morris
7.30pm, Saturday 15th November
East Quay Kitchen
£5 per ticket

Join us in the East Quay Kitchen for a performance by Maddie Morris.

“Leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters.” - Jim Moray

Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful, and
refreshingly unique, they take traditional song in new directions to shine a light on
contemporary issues, offering new perspectives on the world we live in today.

Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Maddie has been described by Jim Moray as
“leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters.” Their music explores the way
personal narratives in song can hold political importance. Folk songs have always told
stories, but Maddie makes their mark by turning storytelling into action.

Recent collaborations include an artist residency at Ferens Art Gallery exploring trans
re-telling of the Sirens myth, as well as commissions from Unlimited, Rural Arts, and the
English Folk Dance and Song Society.

Maddie’s practice is rooted in the oral tradition: learning, sharing, and continuing folk
legacies by listening, interpreting, and recreating. Their composition draws on tunes,
melodies, and lyrics from British and Appalachian traditions, interwoven with their
experiences as a trans, disabled person and stories gathered from communities they are
part of. This meeting of tradition, personal identity, and community storytelling is at the heart
of Maddie’s work—writing historically excluded voices and experiences into the canon so
they’re valued and remembered.

Maddie released their debut album Skin to huge critical acclaim on the No Masters label.
Skin was described by Tradfolk as “a folk fusion of personal tales, queer & feminist insights,
and activism.” Passionately political yet gently understated, this is music that deftly treads
the path between art and activism.

★★★★
"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 listeners.” -
Earmilk

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