Braemar Folk Festival 2026 - Cala and Astro Bloc

Astro Bloc is a bold and dynamic new folk band that blends deep-rooted tradition with boundary-pushing creativity, producing a thrilling sound that redefines the genre.

Featuring BBC Radio Scotlands Young Traditional Musician of the Year Eryn Rae, internationally renowned percussionist Paul Jennings, multi-award-winning instrumentalist adaoin N Mhaicn, and the innovative, genre-spanning talent of Gillie OFlaherty, Astro Bloc is breathing fresh life into the folk scene.

With influences from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, their music offers an exhilarating mix of heritage and innovation.Scottish post-traditional band from Inverness.

Cala grew up alongside one another in the Highlands of Scotland.

Fusing traditional music with their many influences across contemporary music, their sound is something thats hard to pin down but effortlessly unique and charming.

Having played all across Scotland and enjoyed escapades abroad, Cala continues to grow into a big presence on the neo-traditional music scene.

Calas self-titled second album sets a new standard as they head into the summer of 26, reflecting the development in recent years of their distinct and adventurous style-eclectic, bold and unapologetic.