FOLK music always features heavily in the Brewery music programme and the Kendal art centre's new season keeps up the tuneful tradition with an eclectic mix of performers.

First up is Band of Burns on Saturday, January 26, a unique collaboration of musicians paying tribute to the work of Robert Burns, followed on Monday, February 14, by high-octane folk 'n' roll from Newcastle's Holy Moly and the Crackers, who this year had one of their tracks featured on the hit Hollywood blockbuster Oceans 8.

There will also be three gigs from stunning female folk vocalists: a solo show from Karen Matheson on March 27, the voice behind Celtic rock supergroup Capercaillie; Moya Brennan from the Irish folk rock band Clannad on March 30; and the voice of Brewery favourite Cara Dillon will grace the place on Friday, April 26.

The Brewery's spring music line-up also features several massive gigs from bands more used to playing venues far bigger than the Brewery's Malt Room.

Manchester’s Slow Readers Club kick off their first ever UK headline tour in Kendal on March 2. The indie rockers are huge in their home city, selling out venues such as the O2 Apollo which has a capacity of 3,500, so the gig represents a real coup for the Brewery.

Similarly, Nottingham punk duo Sleaford Mods (March 16) are used to performing at festivals across Europe and their Kendal gig coincides with the launch of their new album Eaton Alive.

Brewery box office 01539-725133.