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Ben McElroy

@benmcelroy.bsky.social

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Folky scraper, very amateur puppeteer. "A shivering seabed of sound." The Guardian “Wonderfully weird.” Songlines benmcelroy.co.uk

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Feb 6

Very excited to announce that my short film 'Widdershins & Deosil' is out tomorrow along with the six and a half minute soundtrack, and features @njd.bsky.social and Debbie Armour.

It's been an absolute privilege to be able to do this- thanks to @prsfoundation.bsky.social

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Ben McElroy- WIDDERSHINS & DEOSIL

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Andy and nice to meet you in person!

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow night I continue my tour with a hometown show at The Grove in Nottingham. Thanks to Folkrooms for inviting me. Looking forward to seeing Frankie Archer. There will be tickets on the door or you can book via bemcelrory.co.uk

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 8d

Friday at 12- It was so lovely doing the last live stream that I'm doing another... this time for the (UK) lunch crowd... Whether its proper sit down meal or a meal deal in the car... come join me- audio only so can tune in on headphones/in the car etc..
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Live at lunch time

Live Stream from Ben McElroy.

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 9d

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10 Bassy Spells, 28 September 2025

Danny Thompson pulling out pins, tales from a 1985 London Routemaster, Senator Redford, Weirdshire magic, Welsh girls and toddler poets

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 9d

Some pics from my Hereford gig last week, and a lovely review from Jude Rogers on her always excellent Substack. You should sign up if you haven't already. Next for me is 8th October in Nottingham at The Grove, supporting Frankie Archer for Folkroom. There's still time to grab a ticket,

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 12d

Next up for me is a very special hometown gig, supporting Frankie Archer at The Grove here in Nottingham. Thank you to The Folkroom for inviting me, hoping to see lots of friends in the crowd.

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 15d

Ah yes, indeed- thanks Adam!

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 16d

TOMORROW NIGHT! I continue the tour with my stop at The Jam Factory in Hereford. Thanks to the Weirdshire gang for inviting me. There's still time to get tickets, links in all the usual places.

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 17d

In lieu of TONIGHT'S now cancelled London gig, I’ll be doing a little Bandcamp livestream, followed by a listening/viewing party of Widdeshins & Deosil and a couple of other things.. and I’ll be on the chat to discuss them 7PM

Live from Home

Live Stream from Ben McElroy.

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 22d

One week to go until I'm in Jam Factory in Hereford with good friends Weirdshire. Really looking forward to being back. All the links for this and the other tour dates are here benmcelroy.co.uk

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 24d

Due to unforeseen circumstances my show at Green Note, Camden has been cancelled. All ticket holders will be refunded and we are working to reschedule.

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 26d

The final video in my series supported by Help Musicians, filmed with Benjamin Wigley in Derbyshire
MIRRORLAND… inspired by Naomi Kleins (as ever) on point and fascinating/terrifying/bleakly hopeful book Doppelgänger.
Watch the whole film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4sn...

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · 29d

Another offering to the great petrol headed god… Amazing how nature moves in so quickly, the smell of smoke still in the air and the back seats have already been ‘colonised’ by a couple of poo bags.

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Less than two weeks until the tour kicks off in Sowerby Bridge! You can find all the information and links on my website or via the link in my bio. Really excited to take ELKWORT out on the road
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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 9

One of my favourite things about gigging is getting to share a stage with some fantastic other artists.. like these folks who I'll be playing with on my tour in just a few weeks now...
21/09 Andrew Metheven
24/09 Mit Hiss
08/10 Frankie Archer
24/10 Me Lost Me
02/11 Sun Drawings
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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thanks Anthony! Glad you’re enjoying. 😀

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Get it today benmcelroy.bandcamp.com/album/wrens-...

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 5

NEW RELEASE. Out today for Bandcamp Friday, WRENS IN THE WALL is a new live LP featuring tracks recorded at a disused quarry in Derbyshire, and Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre in Glasgow. Listen closely for the wrens nesting in the walls on the first three songs... Thanks @helpmusicians.bsky.social

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yeah magical part of the world!

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Aug 25

Stones ‘n’ bones ‘n’ stuff in trees - a bit of a break from all the tour planning! A Neolithic stone circle and a tiny bit of family fun tresspassing to get there.

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Aug 19

NEW VIDEO. Some stills from my new live performance video for Last Years Ghosts, filmed with Benjamin Wigley and supported by @helpmusicians.bsky.social You can watch the full version here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc7n...
I'll be touring from late September if you'd like to see more of me live!

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tour dates and full video at benmcelroy.co.uk

Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Snippet from the new live performance video for my track 53.1608° N, 1.6297° W
Filmed in Derbyshire with Benjamin Wigley supported by @helpmusicians.bsky.social this was a real privilege to be involved in. Visit my website for full video and tickets for my upcoming tour

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's Bandcamp Friday today. I'm down to single figures stock of Elkwort, so don't hang about. Here are some nice things people have said about the album

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Ben McElroy @benmcelroy.bsky.social · Jul 31

Some stills from my edit of the live film with Benjamin Wigley. slowly chopping and editing my way through the footage. Thanks to Help Musicians for making this happen- playing music in this beautiful space an absolute privilege! Check my links to see which other spaces I'm playing in this year

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