Folk fans are set to enjoy the return of Gigspanner Big Band in Winchester.

The British folk band, whose debut album was released 15 years ago, will take to the stage to showcase material from their new, yet unnamed, album, due out in the spring.

Gigspanner are known for their 'high-energy performances' that appeal to traditionalists and experimental audiences, their 'riotous inventiveness' and 'technically gifted' players.

The band, which began as a trio made up of Steeleye Span fiddle player, Peter Knight, percussionist Sacha Trochet, and guitarist Roger Flack, later expanded to include the multi-instrumental and award-winning duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) and the Bellowhead co-founder, John Spiers.

Gigspanner Big Band began life as a trioGigspanner Big Band began life as a trio (Image: Supplied) Since then, the coming together of such 'big names' in the folk-roots scene has seen a 'deep knowledge' of roots tradition twinned with an open,' boundary-pushing approach' to the music.

Gigspanner Big Band: New Album Preview Tour will be at Theatre Royal Winchester on Tuesday, October 22 at 7.30pm.

Gigspanner Big Band were last at the theatre with the best-selling author, Raynor Winn (The Salt Path), for a prose and music collaboration called Saltlines.

For more information, including about relaxed performances, and to book tickets, visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.