HAVE your life affirmed with a jig or a reel, thanks to the music of Kathryn Tickell.

She''ll be bring her pipes and fiddles to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall this May, and her friends in the band might even be tempted to try a little clog dancing.

A spokesman said: "Kathryn Tickell is the world’s foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist, recipient of the coveted Queen’s Medal for Music, and past winner of the coveted BBC Folk Awards’ Musician of the Year.

"When she decided to put a new band together, she wasn’t going to let a mere 600 mile round trip for rehearsals stand in her way. Eighteen months later, that determination and focus paid dividends with the release of the ensemble’s eponymous debut album in 2014, and Kathryn Tickell and The Side haven’t looked back since."

The spokesman added: "Channelling their diverse musical experiences into a powerful new sound, The Side stay true to the spirit and essence of Kathryn’s own Northumbrian folk tradition whilst unleashing the talent and creativity of each individual musician.

"Evocative slow airs that could break your heart move seamlessly into life-affirming jigs and reels, even a clog dance.

The date will be Wednesday, May 17, from 8pm.

Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01905 611427.