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Merry Hell
@merryhellband.bsky.social
Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message of hope for troubled times. New album 'Rising Of The Bold' coming soon. Come to a gig - we would love to see you! merryhell.co.uk for more!
Our new single comes out on Sunday - and here's a reminder of the title - it's also the day we play at First Light Festival - on the Beach at Lowestoft - see you there!
June 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
SWIPE LEFT for a taste of the video for our single - #ONLYLOVE - released on Sunday 22nd June - get ready to dance - the beat is irresistible. Do help spread the (Only) Love!
June 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thanks to everyone who got in touch to let us know you enjoyed hearing us on the BBC Radio 2 #folkshow If you hear us on the radio, let the broadcaster playing our music know you enjoyed it. it makes a difference them knowing that you appreciate their choices & that you like hearing us!!
Thanks
MHx
June 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Chartbustin’ TOP TEN with a bullet!! @officialcharts.bsky.social and everything!! Just WOW!! In the Players position!! Number 6!! #folkcharts @englishfolkexpo.bsky.social @soundrootsuk.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Folk Music, not so much Merry Hell as Blooody Hell and no mistake! Thanks to everyone who helped make this amazing thing happen!!
June 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Steps back in amazement!!
May 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
JOIN US DO, in wishing multitudes of congratulation and admiration as Andrew Kettle undergoes his transformation from front man to Superman as he successfully completes his first TRIATHLON!!!
May 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Some ancient relics using some big old stones as a backdrop while we remind you that ‘Rising Of The Bold’ our new album is released on May 9th. But you can pre-order a SIGNED COPY using the link in the post.
April 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
How wonderful is this? A message of positivity on The Heart of Wigan (in Mesnes Park). The work of calligrapher Brian Whitmore - inspiration by, well you know!!
March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
HEADING FOR NUMBER ONE? Merry Hell completists + fans of fine indie bands, our young friends The Lathums have a new album -hopefully about to occupy that top spot -co-produced by our very own John Kettle, features strings by our very own Simon Swarbrick. Get in - plenty of ways to enjoy their music
March 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Bodelwyddan in June! It doesn’t get much better than that. Pity we have to wait until 2026!! However, such is the excitement, some of the rooms have already sold out!!
Hoping to see YOU there as that will make it even better!!

bit.ly/MerryHellCos...
February 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Once again, a HUZZAH moment!!
February 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Huzzah for @wickhamfestival.bsky.social
and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, so thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?
January 31, 2025 at 9:33 PM
So happy to get back to gigging, some of us started levitating! Fabulous time at the UK West Coast Folk Festival in Blackpool - where else would you want to spend a January weekend?
January 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A final reminder - would love to see you - either over the whole weekend - or just on the Saturday! A great way to start the folking year!! www.solidentertainments.com/folk/west-co...
January 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
WOW!!! What a start to 2025!! A New Year No.1 for our compilation album Let The Music Speak For Itself!! Amazing!! Let's hope it is an omen of good things to come!!
January 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sadly/ someone had to break it to them that they had to make a choice, as they couldn't do both!
December 22, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Lee The Keys with a message of thanks to everyone who has helped us have another fantastic year!! See you in 2025!!
December 22, 2024 at 4:53 PM
December 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Whether you are going to the UK WEST COAST FOLK FESTIVAL for the full weekend - or just for the day - here's notice of our performance day and time! Just before the mighty Oysterband - now who can resist that??
See you in Blackpool then!
Clicky ticky linky thingy here: bit.ly/UKWestCoastF...
December 18, 2024 at 10:25 PM
December 14, 2024 at 12:55 PM
December 13, 2024 at 8:53 PM
We surely know how to have a good time! Backstage at the Acapela Studio in Cardiff! Fabulous night - great venue!!
December 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM
WE hope that you enjoyed the gig - we really had a good time!!
December 3, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Looking forward to being at UK WEST COAST FOLK FESTIVAL especially as we get to play on the Saturday alongside Oysterband before they finish their farewell tour - Hope to see you there - all in the fabulous Blackpool Winter Gardens! All happening Friday 10th Jan to Sunday 12th bit.ly/UKWestCoastF...
November 28, 2024 at 10:33 AM