Annie Bolt

Annie has over ten years of ceilidh calling and folk dance music experience: she was one of the regular callers for Manchester Ceilidh since arriving in Manchester as a student, and has worked regularly as a caller in the North of England for weddings, birthdays, society events, and more. In August 2023 she made her festival calling debut on the Bulverton stage at Sidmouth Folk Festival, calling a Late Night Extra ceilidh with The Canny Band, before going on to call multiple festival ceilidhs during the 2024 folk festival season. Known for an infectious high energy, Annie has worked with a number of highly regarded ceilidh bands, including Monster Ceilidh Band, Folk Camps Party Band, Banter, and her own ceilidh band, Chimera. She has a wide repertoire of dances, and caters to the room’s ability, ensuring that everyone is included and able to have a great night. In the classical world, Annie has worked as a choral singer for 15 years, with experience as both an alto and soprano, after training at Wells Cathedral School, and completing undergraduate and masters degrees at The University of Manchester. She has recorded with choirs on the Naxos and Decca Classical labels.