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Fairport still at their best.
Fairport have been around a long time. They have perfected their art and Union Chapel is a good venue.
Posted by John B on 04/04/2026
Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London - 28th March 2026
An amazing performance... as always!
New songs and the oldies. An amazing performance from the friendliest band I've ever seen!
Posted by Superb on 29/03/2026
Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London - 28th March 2026
Nostalgic Night
Great night of music from Fairport Convention who I have been following for over 50 years. Fine selection from their extensive back catalogue of songs & tunes included in their set list performed with skill & humour.
Posted by Adrian J. on 29/03/2026
Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London - 28th March 2026
Great music
Enjoyed both Fairport and the support artist Jenn Butterworth
Posted anonymously on 29/03/2026
Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London - 28th March 2026
Excellent
Fairport Convention were very good and treated us to a highly entertaining show. They are talented musicians with a great back catalogue. Union Chapel is an interesting venue - the seats are wooden pews and it isn't the warmest place on a winter's evening. The venue staff were friendly and accommodating. As seating is unreserved, the queues start early.
Posted by Ian N on 24/02/2025
Fairport Convention, Union Chapel, London - 22nd February 2025
Fairport Convention formed in London in 1967, taking their name from guitarist Simon Nicol's family home where they first rehearsed. Early line-ups featuring Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings, Sandy Denny and Iain Matthews began by covering American folk rock artists such as Bob Dylan, before turning towards Britain's own musical traditions. That shift culminated in 1969's Liege & Lief, an album that fused traditional English songs with rock instrumentation for the first time and is widely regarded as the record that launched British folk rock. It was later voted the most influential folk album of all time at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Despite frequent line-up changes over the decades, bassist Dave Pegg has remained a constant presence since joining in 1969, alongside founding guitarist Simon Nicol. The band's farewell concert in the Oxfordshire village of Cropredy grew into Fairport's Cropredy Convention, now the largest folk festival in Britain, drawing around 20,000 fans each year. Many former members went on to shape other landmark folk rock groups, cementing Fairport Convention's lasting influence on British music.