Ryan Young
2022 MG ALBA Musician of The Year nominee Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music.
Learn MoreThe Nest Collective’s one-day festival celebrating the finest folk and roots music from around the world.
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This summer we return to the stunning Master Shipwright’s Palace for our annual festival.
Join us for a glorious afternoon & evening as you wander from stage to stage with music all around you. Take in the incredible views across the river as you seek out familiar sounds and discover new favourites.
With stages in both gardens as well as a special unplugged stage indoors, there’s plenty of opportunities to revel in beautiful live music.
What treasures will you find at the Magpie’s Nest?
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Read more about these incredible artists below.
“Brilliant festival. Superb quality of music and really cosy great atmosphere. More!”
“Great music in a beautiful garden surrounded by friendly, attentive people – what more could you ask for?”
“We loved the event, great music, lovely people, fun dancing… and the atmosphere in the crypt was fab.”
“Wonderful music from across these isles & around the world – thanks for a fab evening”
“There were lots of artists who were new to me, so the whole day was a fantastic voyage of musical discovery”
“I loved it all. Great music, amazing venue, tasty beer, good organisation. I also loved the zero waste sustainable element too. Was thoroughly excellent all round.”
“Lovely to be with good friends in such a relaxed atmosphere listening to great live music for the first time since it all began!
“Wonderful music in a lovely setting, truly magical. Thanks for the lovely event!”
2022 MG ALBA Musician of The Year nominee Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music.
Learn MoreIdrîsî Ensemble are performers exploring rare, never-recorded and endangered music from the ancient Mediterranean. For Magpie’s Nest 2023 they will perform an a cappella program bridging troubadour song, early polyphony, Corsican, Greek and Finnish oral traditions.
Learn MoreLeading Serbian Roma violinist Branko Ristic and English ‘passionate nimble-fingered accordionist’ Faith Elliott perform virtuosic original Roma-influenced music with their international ensemble.
Learn MoreTommy Khosla is a contemporary sitar player and composer. Jawari will be performing a mixed bill of Khosla’s solo pieces alongside their new unreleased music.
Learn MoreSaije is an award-winning, indie folk duo whose soulful harmonies, dynamic guitar-lines and percussive breakdowns breathe life into heartfelt stories.
Learn MoreMarlais is the stage name of Michael Culme Seymour. His debut full length album hosted traditional ballads and songs from Britain and Ireland, sung to experimental electronic arrangements.
Learn MoreSaint Boy are a London based indie folk trio, delivering gorgeous three part harmonies with intricate guitar parts and stunningly emotive lyrics.
Learn MoreContemporary folk singer-songwriter from London with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage.
Learn MoreKay Rowan (she/her) is a trans composer, songwriter, actor, music(er) and word(er), currently based in London.
Learn MoreDeptford, London
Master Shipwright's Palace, Watergate Street, London, SE8 3JF
Long-time fans of the Nest Collective will know this venue as the site of our summer festivals in previous years, with its spectacular riverside garden.
“Hidden London at its delightful best” – The Telegraph
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