We’re buzzing to reveal 5 up-and-coming artists/bands selected for a brand new event, The Quarter Sessions, at Folkestone Quarterhouse.
This new series is all about supporting emerging artists, giving musicians a platform to share their talent, grow their audience, and keep live music thriving.
Creatives need spaces to share their passion, venues need support to stay open — and we all play a part.
Let’s get behind this new initiative, discover fresh talent, and celebrate what makes Folkestone special. 💙
After all, we’re all in this together.
🎟️ Grab your tickets ASAP and help grow the live music ecosystem in The World’s First Music Town!
The line-up is seriously tasty — a great mix of styles to suit all tastes. You might even discover something you didn’t know you needed in your life 😉
Stone Halo’s – 5 piece – Progressive hard southern rock
Stone Halos is a five-piece rock and metal band from Kent, UK, formed in 2024. Their music blends rock and metal with progressive rock influences, creating a distinctive and collaborative sound.
Quinn Bailey – 4 piece – Alt rock (Female fronted)
Quinn Bailey makes music to mend the wounded soul. Drawing influence from post punk and melodic shoegaze. They create alternative mellow soundscapes, synergising distinctive pastel rock with their poetic lyricism.
We Found the Wreck – 4 piece – Alt rock
An acoustic driven energetic rock band from Kent in the UK. We perform original songs about dealing with the pressures of everyday life and fighting to stay true to your dreams. Our sound is influenced by the American folk-punk scene. We are pretty lively, so come catch us at one of our shows to see just what we’re about!
Don Barclay – Solo
After relocating from Aberdeen to Kent in 2018 and inspired by acts such as Ben Howard, Noah Kahan, Chance Peña and living by the sea Don started writing and performing songs eventually leading up to BBC Introducing air play in 2022 with ‘Carry A Wave’ produced by Folkestone prouder Oz Craggs and collectively amassing 100,000 streams. A collaboration with Emeli Sandé in 2025 and performing around Kent all while releasing a string of singles. The most recent single ‘Letter To Heaven’s was included in the scouting for girls ‘music we are listening to’ playlist.
Set for release in summer 2026. Don’s first EP ‘Beach Fires’ produced by Josh Oliver in London.
Abbie McCarthy from BBC Kent described the music as ‘Straight out of a noughties coming of age film or OC soundtrack. Blending melodies with honest story telling.
Greensand: 3 Piece Indie / Alternative (Female fronted)
Blending experience and taste across generations, Greensand produce a dynamic and catchy sound; sitting somewhere on the fringes of musical genres, that can feel experimental and familiar all at once.
