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The Shackleton Trio are known for their vibrant songwriting, fiery musicianship and close three-part harmonies. Weaving together mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo, their distinctive sound tells stories rooted in East Anglia, while reaching far beyond it.
The trio brings together Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin, banjo). Drawing on British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, the band balance deep respect for the past with a fresh, contemporary approach. Georgia’s flair for uncovering lesser-heard East Anglian material keeps the music grounded in place, while the trio’s arrangements feel modern, dynamic and alive.
The Shackleton Trio have featured on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, RTÉ Radio 1 and BBC Countryfile, alongside widespread critical acclaim including five star reviews. Their live highlights range from the prestigious main stage at Cambridge Folk Festival to major UK and European festivals and international touring.
Above all, this is a band with a palpable on-stage chemistry. Engaging, inventive and unmissable live.
Press/Reviews
'Songs that glide across land and water, history and the presents
Songlines
'Beautiful songs'
BBC Radio 2
'Spirited storytelling and timeless tunes'
Tom Robinson BBC Radio 6
‘Masterful’
Folk Radio UK
"Sparky, charismatic and intensely assured. An exciting and innovative young trio. A hefty thumbs up"
fRoots Magazine
★★★★★
Northern Sky
"An excellent debut album" ★★★★
R2 Magazine
“a voice entirely of their own”
Mike Harding
“The combined forces of the trio deliver a stylish mix of material and influences with a direct and equal-handed commitment and tremendous panache”
FATEA
"A great sound altogether"
Bruce MacGregor, BBC Radio Scotland
"superb with stunning harmonies"
RnR Magazine
