Paul Heaton and Westonbirt Arboretum

Born in Barking, East London, Billy Bragg is a British folk/punk singer and political campaigner, famed for “A New England”; Wilco, Joe Henry; Ivors 2018.

Rianne Downey is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Bellshill, Glasgow, celebrated for her country, folk-pop, and indie-pop style. She gained recognition through busking and online covers. Her debut album, "The Consequence of Love," topped UK Country and Americana charts. Downey earned the 2022 Scottish Music Awards' Breakthrough Artist of the Year and has collaborated with Paul Heaton. Her popular songs include "Fuel to the Flame" and "Good in Goodbye."

Born Bromborough, Merseyside; wry, satirical UK pop/college rock songwriter. Led Housemartins (“Happy Hour”), Beautiful South (“A Little Time”), sold 15M+; worked with Jacqui Abbott.