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Ceitidh Mac

‘Not just a highlight of this week's programme from Green Man festival, but I think a highlight from all of the programmes that we’ve had the privilege and honour to broadcast from Green Man Festival. Sublime and absolutely outstanding’- Adam Walton BBC Radio Wales

‘Today it’s an artist who’s gonna do for the cello what Mary Lattimore has for the harp, i.e. make it achingly cool.' - Velvet Sheep

'She has also developed a style that is, in essence, Indie-Folk but infused with the smoky style and lo-fi studio sound and a contemporary electronic edge, embellished by unusual instrumentation. This is an artist whose own roadmap is clearly marked out' - Fresh on the Net

'Her live shows have that ineffable thing – call it a vibe, call it an atmosphere – that was very evident to anyone who saw her support Lankum at Sage Gateshead' - The Crack


'Stunning lyrics and a genuine undertone gave me goose-bumps as Mac delicately created beautiful soundscapes through the cello' NARC magazine

Ceitidh Mac (pronounced "Katie", spelled the Gaelic way – think ceilidh with a T) is an alternative cellist/singer whose sound is original, absorbing & full of soul. 

Folk in her subtle observations of people & politics and jazz in not sticking to the rules of songwriting. Most of all making cello/singing its own genre. Think Arthur Russell who paved the way for cello / singing, Aldous Harding in the beauty of leaving the listener space to find their own meaning in the songs, think Joni Mitchell, alt.folk heroes This is the Kit, jazz political commentator Alabaster dePlume. People who carve their own sound world.

Growing up in rural Pembrokeshire before moving to Newcastle upon Tyne, Ceitidh has worked with Sam Grant (Richard Dawson, Pigsx7) on all her recordings to date. They have built an exciting foundation to continue with a debut record. 

Her work has received support from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Wales, and Amazing Radio (A-list + chart placement), alongside press from Fresh on the Net, NARC., Velvet Sheep, and more.

Live, she’s supported Lankum, Alabaster dePlume, Laura Misch, and Rachael Dadd, and played festivals including Green Man, Shambala, Kendal Calling, and Other Voices. She was BBC Introducing’s Tip for 2022, won the Drake YolanDa Award, and was previously Artist in Residence at The Glasshouse.

A distinctive voice in contemporary folk, Ceitidh’s sound is rooted, resonant, and rapidly rising.

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Seabird+

Seabird+

Ceitidh Mac

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Seabird+ is a collection of 3 remixes alongside the original tracks from Seabird EP. Celebrating the eclectic mix of brilliant artists in the North East music scene, this collection of remixes highlights the creativity Read more
Seabird+ is a collection of 3 remixes alongside the original tracks from Seabird EP.

Celebrating the eclectic mix of brilliant artists in the North East music scene, this collection of remixes highlights the creativity and strength of the scene with new collaborations and re-imaginings from Rubber Oh, Me Lost Me and Frankie Archer.


‘Jump In’ is the opening track, and giving it a whole new dimension is the new Rubber Oh remix. Released on 22nd March 2024, this track has already received radio play from BBC6 on the New Music Fix Show as well as BBC Wales and local support from BBC Introducing. Rubber Oh is the solo project of Sam Grant, best known as guitarist and producer of Newcastle based heavy rockers Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. The Rubber Oh remix, with added synths and signature distortion adds to the depth of the track.

Released on 1st May is the second remix ‘Seedling’, from North East experimental folk artist Me Lost Me. Composed using samples entirely from the original vocals, drums and cello without any added elements, the intention with this remix was to keep the original, organic sounds to give it an underground, earthy feel which adding to the original idea of the track of a seed hibernating underground until Spring arrives. Me Lost Me has a back catalogue of incredible albums, most recently the brilliant ‘RPG’ which presents the idea of songwriting as a role-playing game and invites the listener in to explore this strange new world of fantasy pastoral lands, sleepless unreality, and the joy of losing yourself in stories.

The third and final remix ‘Sail Away’ by Frankie Archer is to be released on 17th May, along with the Seabird+ EP. Frankie Archer is pioneer in combining traditional song with electronic production. Adding a new twist to this track with a drum and bass remix, it brings out a euphoric drive. Frankie Archer has a busy schedule of live shows not to be missed, and was recently featured on Later with Jools Holland.
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    Seedling 3:21
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    Heliotrope 4:13
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    Bulldog 2:23
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    Sail Away 4:04
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    Goldfinches 3:28
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    Jump In (Rubber Oh Remix) 4:26
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    Seedling (Me Lost Me Remix) 3:47
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    Sail Away (Frankie Archer Remix) 3:46
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SHOWS

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Friday, August 21 @ 7:00PM Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:00PM FolkEast 2026 Sotterley Farms Ltd, Beccles Sotterley Farms Ltd, Beccles
Thursday, October 29 @ 8:00PM Thu, Oct 29 @ 8:00PM Ceitidh Mac @ The Rankin Club The Rankin Club, Leominster The Rankin Club, Leominster
Friday, October 30 @ 8:00PM Fri, Oct 30 @ 8:00PM Ceitidh Mac @ St. Anne’s Church St. Anne’s Church, Bewdley St. Anne’s Church, Bewdley
Saturday, October 31 @ 8:00PM Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:00PM Ceitidh Mac @ St Leonard's Church St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth St Leonard's Church, Bridgnorth
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