The Demon Barbers - 25th Anniversary Tour

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The Demon Barbers hit the road for a high-octane anniversary tour, celebrating 25 years of boundary-pushing performances. Fusing traditional British folk music with high-energy dance, this award-winning band returns with a live show packed with reimagined arrangements from their acclaimed back catalogue.
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Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Live Act, The Demon Barbers have wowed audiences across the UK and beyond. This new tour promises to be unmissable for both long-time fans and newcomers eager to experience their signature energy.
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Frontman Damien Barber leads an exceptional lineup featuring Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (squeezeboxes and vocals), Hugh Vincent (bass), and Alix Shepherd (keys), with the welcome return of powerhouse drummer Ben Griffith.
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The show features dynamic dancers from both the folk and street dance worlds, including clog legends Tiny Taylor, Laura Connolly, and Sarah Davenport, plus Leeds-based breakers Chris Banks and Marie Mathias. Their acrobatic performances, developed through The Demon Barbers’ dance-theatre company Breaking Tradition, bring explosive visual energy to the stage.
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Expect a bold, genre-blending mix of music, dance, and unforgettable live performance. Come celebrate 25 years of The Demon Barbers!

The Demon Barbers - 25th Anniversary Tour

The Demon Barbers hit the road for a high-octane anniversary tour, celebrating 25 years of boundary-pushing performances. Fusing traditional British folk music with high-energy dance, this award-winning band returns with a live show packed with reimagined arrangements from their acclaimed back catalogue. Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Live Act, The Demon Barbers have wowed audiences across the UK and beyond. This new tour promises to be unmissable for both long-time fans and newcomers eager to experience their signature energy. Frontman Damien Barber leads an exceptional lineup featuring Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (squeezeboxes and vocals), Hugh Vincent (bass), and Alix Shepherd (keys), with the welcome return of powerhouse drummer Ben Griffith. The show features dynamic dancers from both the folk and street dance worlds, including clog legends Tiny Taylor, Laura Connolly, and Sarah Davenport, plus Leeds-based breakers Chris Banks and Marie Mathias. Their acrobatic performances, developed through The Demon Barbers’ dance-theatre company Breaking Tradition, bring explosive visual energy to the stage. Expect a bold, genre-blending mix of music, dance, and unforgettable live performance. Come celebrate 25 years of The Demon Barbers!

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on Sat 23 August 2025