Gaelforce, Yorkshire’s premier Celtic Folk Rock band, delivers a high-energy mix of electrified traditional folk songs, original compositions, and foot-stomping jigs and reels.

Gaelforce are:
Chris Dyson – fiddle, vocal – ex-Mike Harding Band, Roisin Ban.
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex-Duncan McFarlane Band.
Sammy Dowgill – bass, vocals.
Jim Brierley – drums, vocals.

In January 2023 Gaelforce played at the Great British Folk Festival, winning the Introducing Stage public vote award. The band have recorded and released the album ‘Equinox’, which is available on most digital platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music.

“Just saw Gaelforce at Butlin’s Great British Folk Festival. Awesome.”
– Zoe-Anne Wadey (Audience member)

“I am not really into folk, but you converted me.”
– Karen Woodcock (Audience member)

“A very deserving win on the Introducing Stage; and going on to play main stage to a capacity, thoroughly entertained audience, the following day.”
– Stephen, Solid Entertainments Festival Director, Great British Folk Festival.

“They were brilliant! Great musicians and presentation. Loved them.”
– Chris and Anna K. (Audience members)

“Superb musicians. Well-schooled in Irish trad’, yet with more modern interpretations. Highly Recommended.”
– Irish Eye

“Fantastic night. Gaelforce were amazing, we could have listened to them all night.”
– Cathy Hopkinson – Otley Labour Rooms