Findlay Napier LIVE MUSIC Friday 15th November
Widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene, he’s as comfortable on the Main Stage of Cambridge Folk Festival with folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc as he is in an intimate acoustic show in the back room of a pub. This fact was further highlighted when Napier was the first solo act ever to be nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scot’s Trad Music awards in 2018. Tirelessly creative he has been touring and releasing music since the early noughties. First with groundbreaking trad folk band Back of the Moon, then with Nu-Folk pioneers Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers and most recently as a solo act working under the guidance of legendary songwriter Boo Hewerdine.
His breakthrough solo album VIP: Very Interesting Persons (produced by Boo Hewerdine), was number 2 in The Telegraph’s top folk albums of 2014. He followed it with 2017’s Glasgow described by The Scotsman as “a paean to his adopted hometown” which led to a number of high-profile gigs including five tours as the opening act for Eddi Reader. In 2021 he released It Is What It Is, a collaboration album in all but name, with producer and multi-instrumentalist Angus Lyon which Folk Radio UK called,” A captivating, indispensable work; it is what it is and what it is, is magnificent."
The Outsider album project, which raised £11k in fundraising through Creative Scotland’s Crowdfunded programme in 2023, will be released by The Bothy Society on all formats including a deluxe coffee table book in late 2024. Produced by Napier’s long-term mentor and co-writer Boo Hewerdine and featuring performances from Liam Chapman (C-Duncan, Billy No Mates), Kevin McGuire (Eddi Reader) and Neil McColl (The Bible, Peggy Seeger) and Angus Lyon (Blazin’ Fiddles). Recorded in four short sessions between July and December 2023 at Saltwell Studio, Chem 19 and Gran’s House it is Napier’s most ambitious recording project to date. The deluxe version of the album, available only as a coffee table book, features sixteen original tracks celebrating outsiders in love and outsiders in life.
Take advantage of our fantastic dining offer when you purchase the ‘Make a night of it’ ticket. This includes your event ticket along with two courses chosen from our seasonal menu in our fabulous 1864 restaurant. Dining before the event must be booked no later than 6.30pm. You will be contacted via email to confirm your reservation and pre-order.
FINDLAY NAPIER
Widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene, he’s as comfortable on the Main Stage of Cambridge Folk Festival with folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc as he is in an intimate acoustic show in the back room of a pub. Findley was the first solo act ever to be nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scot’s Traditional Music awards in 2018.
Tirelessly creative he has been touring and releasing music since the early noughties. First with groundbreaking traditional folk band Back of the Moon, then with Nu-Folk pioneers Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers and most recently as a solo act working under the guidance of legendary songwriter Boo Hewerdine.
We are so lucky to welcome Finlay into our cosy Lunar Club, this will be a night of entertainment not to be missed!
TICKET INCLUDES
Tickets include access to the Hotel & Lunar Club for the duration of the event. No food or drink is included in this ticket price, unless the “Make a Night Of It” Ticket is purchased. All tickets include VAT and booking fees. All tickets are e-tickets. No physical tickets will be issued unless requested as Gift Card purchase (Please see below). Once purchased we can not offer a refund.
ADD-ONS & MORE INFORMATION
ACCESIBILITY:
Please note this event will be taking place on the first floor in the Great hall. Unfortunately there is currently no lift access to this level. Please contact us for any special requirements or to discuss our location. Call 01377 256 231.
FOOD AVAILABLE:
RESTAURANT: Reservations for our Evening Fine Dining Restaurant can be made separately. See our Restaurant pages for more details.
DRINK AVAILABLE:
The hotel has three bars open on an event night. The Library Bar - our main cocktail bar, The Butlers Bar - our lounge bar, The Great Hall Bar - our club bar. See our Drink pages for more details on the full menus available.
HOTEL ACCOMODATION:
Bookings to stay with us for the evening of this event can be made separately. See our Suites pages for more details.
GIFT CARD TICKETS:
Gift cards can be arranged for this ticket. Our standard £3 additional administration and postage charge applies to gift card purchases, To gift this event to a friend or loved one please contact us to arrange. Call 01377 256 231.
PARKING, OVERNIGHT PARKING & TAXIS:
Parking is available in our woodland parking. Cars may be left overnight for a maximum of 24 hours or the period of your stay. All vehicles left overnight must be registered at reception. Our front desk can help with taxis, however as we are in a rural area we do recommend prior booking.
TERMS & REFUNDS
ALL STANDARD TERMS APPLY
For more information on our standard terms of buisness please contact enquiries@thehighfieldhouse.com
If cancelled 14 days + this ticket may be exchanged for gift voucher or alternate tickets of the same value. If cancelled less than 14 days prior to event this is ticket is non-refundable - to the discretion of the venue. For details or to request a cancelation please call 01377 256 231.