Controlled Burn

Controlled Burn is the brand-new touring show from powerhouse folk duo Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell – a high-energy mix of Scottish fiddle fire, English guitar groove, driving foot percussion and rich vocal harmonies. Built around their upcoming album of the same name, the show leans into their signature “Big Bass Stuff”: a bold, rhythmic sound that feels far larger than two musicians should be able to produce.

Fresh from winning the Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at Canada’s Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, Arthur & Kerran have become one of the most talked-about young acts on the folk circuit. Their 2024-25 tour across the NEAT rural touring network averaged 83% capacity and generated exceptional audience feedback, with promoters calling them ‘a delight to work with’, ‘warm, genuine and hugely engaging’ and ‘guaranteed to please – there won’t be a still foot in the house.’

Controlled Burn features brand-new original material alongside inventive arrangements of traditional tunes and songs. The show is crafted for live audiences: dynamic, punchy, full of interaction and atmosphere, with moments of lift-you-out-your-seat energy balanced by quieter, soulful pieces. Audiences consistently comment on the duo’s connection, musicality and charm, and festivals praise their ability to win a room within minutes.

A perfect fit for arts centres, village halls, rural touring schemes, folk clubs and festivals, Controlled Burn offers a contemporary folk show with wide appeal – accessible, uplifting, and delivered with absolute professionalism both on and off stage.