The Emerald Dawn

THE EMERALD DAWN are a multi-instrumentalist, symphonic art-rock quartet known for their cinematic, atmospheric, and emotionally powerful sound. Blending elements of rock, classical music, jazz, folk, and world music, the band creates richly textured compositions that are both epic and intimate, experimental yet deeply melodic. Their music often feels like a soundtrack—painting vivid images, telling stories, and taking listeners on immersive musical journeys. Originally formed in Edinburgh in 2010 as a duo by Tree Stewart (keyboards, flute, 12-string acoustic guitar, HandSonic, vocals) and Ally Carter (guitar, saxophones, keyboards), the band relocated to St Ives, Cornwall in 2011 and expanded their line-up with drummer Tom Jackson. The current incarnation was completed in 2018 with the addition of David Greenaway on basses, bringing further depth and dynamic range to the band’s sound. The Emerald Dawn have built a strong reputation on the live circuit, performing extensively across the UK, headlining multiple festivals, and appearing at the prestigious ArtRock Festival in Germany. This year they will be performing at Crescendo Festival in France. Their performances are celebrated for their intensity, musicianship, and immersive atmosphere. To date, the band have released six critically acclaimed studio albums and received numerous awards, including being voted one of the Top Ten bands in the most recent Prog Magazine Readers’ Poll, and have established themselves as a significant force in modern UK progressive and art rock. Their most recent release, ‘The Land, the Sea, the Air (Volume I)’, was launched to widespread acclaim in October 2025. The album forms the first part of a double concept project exploring environmental themes, with Volume II planned for release in 2026. Widely praised by critics as one of the UK’s most exciting progressive rock acts, The Emerald Dawn continue to push creative boundaries while delivering music that is haunting, beautiful, and unforgettable. http://www.theemeralddawn.net/ THIS WINTER MACHINE Formed in 2016 in Yorkshire, England this modern day neo prog band takes influences from everything from 80s Rush and Marillion and adding in elements of modern bands like Porcupine Tree and Riverside, making something that sounds completely their own. They have shared stages with the likes of Wishbone Ash, Magnum and Focus and played concerts all over the UK, from the top of Scotland to the South of England. They now have an all-new line up and are currently working on their fifth album, to be released early next year. This features collaborations with many musicians from the current prog scene, both in the UK and abroad! They plan to visit both Europe and America for the first time in 2027.