Lockeland Strings back at Union Chapel this December

On December 5th Lockeland Strings will return for their annual show at the beautiful Union Chapel in London. This time the artists invited include Benjamin Francis Lefwich, Ella Hunt and Chris Brain. This special evening will go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 AM local time.

Lockeland Strings is a community arts organization that puts on showcases of local artists accompanied by string quintet, alongside performances of new contemporary classical pieces from local composers. With performances from Kacey Musgraves to Lucie Silvas, Lockeland Strings has grown from a house show to now hosting a second concert in London.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich’s fifth album, Some Things Break, marks a quiet but profound evolution in his artistry—trading past restraint for raw emotional honesty and sonic experimentation. Now five years sober, Leftwich reflects on love, loss, and healing with unguarded vulnerability, crafting songs that blend folk roots with fresh, pop-leaning textures. It's the sound of an artist no longer hiding, but fully embracing both the beauty and fragility of life.

Devon born Ella Hunt is multi hyphenate singer, songwriter and actress known for her roles in Dickinson and Saturday Night. She recently released her singles Mother’s Chair and Subway Trash, marking the beginning of a new era for Hunt, produced by Jimmy Hogarth (Anhoni And The Johnson’s, The 1975).

Yorkshire folk artist Chris Brain has earned acclaim for his evocative songwriting and intimate sound, with tracks featured in films like A24’s We Live In Time and support from BBC Radio tastemakers. Following two celebrated albums, he returns in 2025 with New Light—a tender, nature-tinged exploration of change and vulnerability. Blending fingerpicked guitar, lush arrangements, and his signature honeyed vocals, Brain continues to expand the boundaries of contemporary folk.