AN award-winning folk act is kicking off this year’s Salt Works Sessions at Cheshire’s Lion Salt Works Museum.

The BBC Folk Award-winning duo, Edgelarks, will start the musical festivities on March 19 – and this special night will be one of their last performances as a duo.

Edgelarks’ captivating performers are Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin.

Their music is an ‘innovative take on British folk traditions, fusing influences as diverse as the Blues, Indian classical music and beatbox’.

Councillor Louise Gittins, leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “I’m delighted that the new year’s Salt Works Sessions at the Lion Salt Works begins with the rich and evocative music of this innovative duo.

“Edgelarks’ performance at the museum in 2017 sparked the idea of the Salt Works Sessions and so we are particularly delighted to have them back for his special performance.

“The museum’s unique historic setting continues to be an ongoing success as a folk venue, lending an intimacy and atmosphere to all performances.

“This gig sounds as though it will be an unforgettable night by musicians who are at the top of their game and a magical evening not to be missed.”

The Salt Works Sessions is a non-profit organisation ‘bringing quality acoustic roots music’ to an award-winning venue in Northwich.

Doors and the bar open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm.

Parking is free, tickets cost £15.00 and can be bought at danarts.org/events/edgelarks/

This event will be subject to any Covid restrictions that may be in place at the time. 

Cheshire’s Lion Salt Works Museum tells the story of salt in fun and interactive displays, including a sound and light show that evokes the steam rising from the giant salt pans.

In addition to a children’s play area, shop, butterfly garden and café, there are also year-round activities.