Ali Barnes

Ali Barnes is an experienced performer specialising in Folk & Traditional music, with a vast repertoire of Irish, Scottish and English tunes at her hand. As a full-time, freelance musician, Ali has spent the last 12 years performing solo and with numerous Ceilidh and Irish bands in a range of venues and settings, from village halls to the Dorchester Hotel. Including TV appearences on: E4’s “Made In Chelsea” (twice), BBC1’s “This Week”, ITV’s “TOWIE”, BBC2’s “Great British Menu” and performing for celebrities including David Mitchell, Jeremy Clarkson, Emma Watson, Charlie Boorman, Trinny Woodall, Noel Gallagher, Kirsty Alsop and Theo Wallcot amoung others. As a fiddle player she has performed across the world in counties including Malta (three times), Florida, Italy, Portugal, Sweden and France, and as a fiddler and singer she has appeared at many festivals including Sidmouth Folkweek, Bromyard Folk Festival, Banbury Folk Festival, Enfield Town Show, Chippenham Folk Festival, Alexandra Park Summerfest, Wimborne Folk Festival, Crediton Folk Weekend and Beachbreak Live. Ali runs the well renowned ceilidh band 'Licence to Ceilidh' who she regularly performs with as a Fiddle player and also Caller, but often performs with other ceilidh bands as well. She provides solo traditional music for drinks receptions at weddings and events and regularly performs as a duo with her husband Philippe Barnes. Ali is also a regular on the London Irish session scene and is often booked at pubs across London. Full TV Credits: ITV 'Sanditon' E4 'Made in Chelsea': S12 Christmas Special E4 'Made in Chelsea': S3 BBC1 'This Week' BBC2 'Great British Menu': S2 Finale ITV 'This Time Next Year': S3 ITV 'Loose Women' ITV 'TOWIE'