Lindisfarne and Merry Hell

Merry Hell, a folk-rock group from northwest England, formed in 2010, emerged from The Tansads. They are festival favorites known for energetic gigs. Albums "Blink..." and "Bloodlines" received critical acclaim, with the latter reaching No.1 on Amazon Folk Charts. "Come On, England!" was FATEA's Single of the Year. They’ve won Best Band & Best Live Act from Folking.com.

Lindisfarne, from Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, were a '70s folk-rock band known for hits like "Meet Me on the Corner" and albums "Fog on the Tyne" and "Nicely Out of Tune." Despite rivaling Jethro Tull in the UK, they struggled internationally. Alan Hull was the major songwriter, often likened to Bob Dylan. The band's sound melded folk melodies with rock, capturing audiences with lively performances. They underwent lineup changes, and though less successful later, they remained popular in Newcastle.