Season of the Song: Moira Smiley with Ben & Dom

About

Moira will be joined by singing duo Ben & Dom for a celebration of vocal music. Ben & Dom weave their voices around songs old and new, performing original material alongside new interpretations of folk songs. The intricate blend of their harmonies comes from a close friendship and shared love of singing together. Moira Smiley is known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence. Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen.

Moira Smiley Bio

Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. Moira is a celebrated educator, teaching at leading musical institutions and inspiring singers of all backgrounds. She’s published over 100 choral works that are sung by millions of singers worldwide. With a deep respect for the cultural roles of singing, Moira blends teaching, composing, and performing to empower communities and celebrate the transformative power of music.

Known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence, Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen. As a member of Tune-Yards, she has performed on major platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the UK’s Later… with Jools Holland. Recently, she performed & recorded for Chris Thile’s project ‘Attention!’ and Laurie Anderson’s ARK.

Ben & Dom Bio

Ben & Dom are a singing duo from south London. Ben takes the high notes and Dom takes the low notes (most of the time). The intricate blend of their harmonies comes from a close friendship and shared love of singing together. They weave their voices around songs old and new, performing original material alongside new interpretations of folk songs. Their lyrics touch on friendship, nature and what it means for two men to sing together in this modern day.

The duo have taken their songs and singing around the UK and internationally, with performances at Cambridge Folk Festival, Cecil Sharp House, Union Chapel, Sidmouth Folk Festival and more. They’ve opened for Tom Robinson, The Young Uns and regularly collaborate with friends & singers who share their love of voice & harmony. Their music has been played on BBC 6 Music & Radio 3 playlists

Bundle package

Moira Smiley will be holding a vocal workshop at 3pm, find out more here:

Take advantage of our bundle package:

Workshop and Concert Bundle:

£45 (Adult price, plus booking fee)

£25 (Student price, plus booking fee)