Hedera began during the pandemic as the five musicians began meeting informally to play tunes around winter bonfires. They discovered a shared love of listening deeply, playing slowly, and finding new ways to support each other musically. Over time, the ensemble has evolved into something more structured, but still retains the intimacy and gentle conviviality of its beginnings.
“Dramatic & deftly played…”
FATEA Magazine
In 2022, their debut track ‘Waterwheel’ premiered on independent online culture magazine KLOF, and they performed their first highly acclaimed gigs at Fire in the Mountain festival and The Greenbank, Bristol. In January 2024 they sold out most gigs on their debut UK tour, performing in prestigious venues including King’s Place (London), Upfront Arts (Penrith), Black Fen Folk Club (Cambridge), Ashburton Arts Centre and Cornish Bank (Falmouth). Recent gigs include Bristol Folk Festival and Folk East Festival.