The Eight Happening
Date: 09/05/26 Venue: St Johns Church
Lucy Kitchen is a British folk singer-songwriter based in Romsey, Hampshire. She makes music spanning Folk, Americana, a little bit of Country, and infused with the feel of 70s singer-songwriters. Lucy's songs explore concepts of grief and loss. She is inspired by lyrical poets, nature, the seasons and making beauty out of hard things. In the search for touchstones she is often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Beth Orton and, vocally, to Sandy Denny.
With two previous albums released on her label “Bohemia Rose Records”, and recent releases on RE:WARM Records on the Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours Vol. 2 album and on Sounds of Southampton Vol. 3 she released “The Stabal Sessions” EP in December 2023. A sonic tapestry of melancholic melodies and personal storytelling, this was her first musical project since the loss of her husband to cancer in October 2022. Lucy’s new album, ‘In the Low Light’ was released in February 2026.
“Utterly beguiling” Clash Magazine
“A story of love, loss, grief and magical thinking told in 11 new songs, all of them beautiful” ★★★★ – Mojo Magazine
“Haunting and delicate songs” – KLOF Magazine
“A natural, old-fashioned star with no gimmicks or frippery” – Louder Than War
“Thoughtful, heartfelt, and beautifully crafted” – Fresh on the Net
“Beautifully crafted collection” ★★★★ – Shindig!
★★★★ – RnR Magazine
“A thing of beauty” - Americana Magazine
Mark Rolfe is a composer, producer, and academic based in Nottingham. His work draws on a rich and eclectic musical life, shaped by a deep affinity for both natural and sonic sound worlds, and grounded in traditional techniques alongside influences from popular and folk traditions. He is inspired by the work of everyone from Arvo Pärt to The Aphex Twin and Sonic Youth to Aaron Copland.Mark first gained critical recognition as the principal songwriter and producer for the dreampop band Lorna (Words on Music), a project he's continued to be involved with for more than 25 years. Highlights from this period include European and transatlantic performances, seven full-length albums, and appearances at numerous festivals, alongside the likes of Mark Gardner (Ride), Echo and The Bunnymen and The Wedding Present.
Mark has also developed a dedicated following through his series of John Williams covers, in which he has established himself as a respected commentator on Williams on at various podcasts and panels.
For Delia's Eighth Happening Rolfe will present the music of his latest album, The Isle of Wight, a deeply atmospheric and evocative work inspired by one of the UK's most cherished and unique landscapes. A long-time visitor and passionate advocate of the island, Rolfe brings his intimate connection with the Isle of Wight to life through eight brand-new compositions. These works, haunting and beautiful, are infused with field recordings captured directly from the island’s natural habitats and eco systems. The result is a sophisticated, meditative soundscape that pays homage to the island's unique character and tranquil majesty.
Sophie Napthine is a storyteller and writer. Expect a mixture of traditional tales and original works, taking you from a mouldy kitchen to the hills of Wales, accompanied by atmospheric musical textures from Adam Cormack and Simon Aldcroft (Pylon Moon, Before Machines Could Learn).