HOTLY-TIPPED folk pair Ciaran Algar and Greg Russell bring their live show to Cumbria for one final time in 2017.

The BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners have appeared at events such as the Ireby Festival and the Lake District Folk Weekend this year, and will be returning to the region on Saturday December 9 for a headline show at the Florence Arts Centre.

As one of the most sought-after young acts on the English folk scene, this Egremont date will be a chance to catch them playing a full live set.

Soon after forming, the duo were signed to Workington-based Fellside Recordings and in July 2012 released their debut album, The Queen’s Lover.

With a sound combining excellent vocals, skilful guitar and driving, lyrical fiddle, their performances are backed up by a real knack for audience communication and putting on a real show.

In 2013 the pair picked up the Radio 2 Young Folk award, and following their second album they received the Horizon Award for best breakthrough act at the 2014 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and were nominated for Best Duo the following year.

Their touring has taken them to festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, and they have also appeared live on Mark Radcliffe’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Show.

The duo come from musical households and both began to develop their musical skills long before joining forces. Algar, originally a member of Irish band Tri, became All Ireland Champion, and All Britain Champion on numerous occasions before the age of 16 and Russell had begun a career as a solo musician supporting acts such as Karine Polwart and Lau, amongst others.

Ciaran Algar and Greg Russell appear at the Florence Arts Centre on Saturday December 9, from 7.30pm, and tickets are available from the venue's box office.