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Moonrakers Picnic Concert
Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) deliver vibrant British folk with harp, cello, whistles, fretted instruments, and soaring vocals, weaving ancient ballads, lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. “Exquisite sound” (BBC). Suitable for all ages.
Moonrakers have earned wide praise for both their live performances and recordings, described as “startlingly talented” by the Oxford Times, with an “exquisite sound” by the BBC, “The real deal” by The Living Tradition, “Wonderful arrangements” by RnR Magazine, and “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” by FATEA magazine.
Their music has been featured in the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’, on Radio 4, and across numerous local radio and podcast programmes.
Current line-up
• Becki Luff – Celtic harp; has performed at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall and The Sage.
• Jacqui Johnson – cello; formerly with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a regular soloist.
• Jon Bennett – bouzouki, guitar, whistles, mandolin, and vocals; an award-winning songwriter and published composer.
• Sarah Fell – vocals and percussion
The concert is in the beautiful open-air Amphitheatre. There is an extended interval for you to enjoy your picnic in the gardens. Bar available.
Moonrakers have earned wide praise for both their live performances and recordings, described as “startlingly talented” by the Oxford Times, with an “exquisite sound” by the BBC, “The real deal” by The Living Tradition, “Wonderful arrangements” by RnR Magazine, and “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” by FATEA magazine.
Their music has been featured in the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’, on Radio 4, and across numerous local radio and podcast programmes.
Current line-up
• Becki Luff – Celtic harp; has performed at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall and The Sage.
• Jacqui Johnson – cello; formerly with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and a regular soloist.
• Jon Bennett – bouzouki, guitar, whistles, mandolin, and vocals; an award-winning songwriter and published composer.
• Sarah Fell – vocals and percussion
The concert is in the beautiful open-air Amphitheatre. There is an extended interval for you to enjoy your picnic in the gardens. Bar available.
Sunday 26 July
Waterperry Gardens Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ
6.00pm (finish about 8.30pm). Book ahead at www.ticketsoxford.com 01865 305305, 6.00pm £20 (concessions available). Some tickets also available on the door.
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