Aluca trio. HEBDEN BRIDGE, workshop + concert

Aluca are a delightful and hugely talented trio from Spain, specialising in bringing the traditional polyphonic songs of Catalonia and the Balearics to life. Pitchblend are bringing them to tour the South of England during July 2026, and again in October, to give concerts and workshops in the North of England and in Glasgow.

Aluca Trio hail from Catalonía and the Balearics, and teach and sing polyphonic songs rooted in the traditions and vocal and sound aesthetic of the Northwest Mediterranean. Their repertoire has a particular emphasis on traditional Catalan polyphony, but includes Occitan and Basque songs, as well as songs from Mallorca, Sicily, and Lombardy. Their approach is to tell stories through song, connecting listeners to the past through living traditions that speak also to the present day – songs of lament, celebration, and play, together with sacred songs, lullabies, and original compositions. Always they seek to present the songs with context and expression that ensures they resonate with the lived experiences of both singers and listeners.

Their workshops are a masterclass in teaching. Patient, clear, engaging and fun, they are highly responsive to the needs of their students, and bring the songs to life with their deep insight into the essential characteristics of their musical heritage. The polyphonic songs of the Northwest Mediterranean, which they will teach, are highly accessible, and an ideal introduction to folk music from beyond the British Isles.

The workshop is open to all. Songs will be taught by ear, and there is no need to read music or to know the language.

 Support set from Calluna Sun 

Calluna Sun are sibling duo, Helen and Louise Curtis-Streich. They write evocative folk/jazz inspired songs, celebrating nature, life and love. Their reflective lyrics and soaring melodies are played out on the piano, oboe, ukulele, bouzouki and their trademark close harmony vocals.

Although now resident in Hebden Bridge, Helen and Louise spent much of their childhood in Switzerland, also perform Swiss folk songs together as Sätteli, and will include some of these in their set. So we can look forward to a truly eclectic and varied evening of musicianship and harmony singing. 

“I was blown away by the musicianship interwoven with the stories in the song lyrics and the harmonies – so moving and magical”
 Ailsa Nicholson, audience member

“I was entranced by Calluna Sun, absolutely spellbound” Jean Kessler, audience member

“I was absolutely enchanted by Calluna Sun’s performance, Beautiful. Cerys Matthews should be knocking at your door!"
Sandra Fentimans, audience member

 Ticket prices 

We work hard to keep all of our events accessible to as many people as possible, while still adequately compensating our expert music leaders. To that end we offer a choice of three price bands, to suit your means, as well as a youth rate. In choosing the appropriate price band, we suggest the following guide:

Supporter: If you can comfortably afford to pay your bills, and more than one or two main holidays each year, please consider paying the supporter rate, which will help us to offer lower cost tickets to those who would otherwise be unable to attend.

Standard: If you can pay all your bills, but don't have a lot of disposable income for discretionary spend, the standard ticket price may be right for you.

Concessionary: For anyone on a low income, in receipt of income based benefits, or who would struggle to pay the standard rate.

Youth: 14-21 years old. Under 14s free, with responsible adult.

£30/25/22/15 Workshop only
£27/22/17/12 Concert only
£47/42/37/25 Workshop + Concert

As always, if you are keen to attend but cost is a barrier for you, please contact us directly to discuss options.

 Timings 

Workshop 15.00–18.00. Concert 19.00–21.15, with interval.

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