Nick Wiseman-Ellis: Weaving Musical Kinship

Nick Wiseman-Ellis: Weaving Musical Kinship

From Chatterbox with Mel Biggs by Mel Biggs Music

May 3, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 29

About this episode

Nick Wiseman-Ellis discusses his musical journey and collaborations in folk music.

Nick has performed and taught professionally since 2010 after completing the BMus Folk and Traditional Music with a 1st from Newcastle University. Since then, he has been part of various musical projects both in the UK and abroad. In 2015 Nick joined the Germany-based Irish music trio ‘Iontach’ with Siobhán Kennedy and Jens Kommnick and toured all over the country performing and giving workshops in both fiddle and diatonic button accordion. More recently since returning to the UK, Nick became the third member of the balfolk trio ‘Woodwose’ with Steve Tyler and Katy Marchant, specialising in playing for Balfolk dancing and with an emphasis on newly self-composed melodies. Nick’s musical style stems from a blend of inspirations and music traditions including Great Britain, Ireland, France and Scandinavia. Nick's links: Iontach | Woodwose The arrival of the Queen of Sheba / Padraig McGovern Join my PATREON for extended episodes, guest tutor Melinar tutorials & learning resource archive: www.patreon.com/melbiggsmusic 16th May Birmingham Balfolk event 2-5.30 pm, The Woodman Pub, Curzon St, B4 7XG: https://fb.me/e/biKTQc1JW KILNSIDE TICKETS: Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly…

People in this episode

Host: Mel Biggs

Guest: Nick Wiseman-Ellis

Topics covered

  • Folk Music
  • Musical Collaboration
  • Balfolk Dancing
  • Music Education
  • Cultural Traditions

Keywords

  • Nick Wiseman-Ellis
  • Folk Music
  • Balfolk
  • Iontach
  • Woodwose
  • Music Education
  • Cultural Traditions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iontach, Woodwose, The Stables

Books & works: The arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Places: Germany, UK, Birmingham, The Woodman Pub, Milton Keynes

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