WELSH Folk-Crossover group The Meadows and US Celtic singing star Kristyn Murphy come together in Celtic Journey on Friday (July 21) in Hampshire.

Performing at Milford on Sea Community Centre, Lymington, Celtic Journey is a stage show featuring music, dance and story celebrating the Celtic nations, their traditions, and the international ties that unite them as one in a world of hardship, hope and new beginnings. They will perform two hours of toe-tapping reels, heart wrenching ballads and stories of home.

The Meadows, a four-piece sibling multi-instrumentalist band, with members aged from 13-23, commented:

"We have been in contact with Kristyn for a few years and were really excited when she mentioned the possibility of touring the UK. Working together seems to have happened naturally. Kristyn is amazing, as her voice is so unique and beautiful. We’re having a lot of fun choosing new songs which work for everyone. It’s really interesting to see the programme develop with everyone's input, especially as Kristyn is bringing in some historical and cultural elements from Maine and Canada. Celtic Journey has a real storytelling feel, combining the different elements of the Celtic world.”

Kristyn Murphy added: “Celtic Journey specifically focuses on the idea of ‘home’ and the ties that bind a people together regardless of place or distance between. It is meant to be a celebration of culture, as well as a way to highlight different cultures and the idea that each of these is unique. I feel as though I sometimes have a little trouble relating to my own country these days so it is a great time to really embrace my heritage and travel overseas to celebrate this. The Meadows are fantastically talented and I am very much looking forward to this journey.”

www.celticjourneyshow.com