Biography

Scottish folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player Claire Hastings has made a name for herself on the folk scene since winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015. Originally from Dumfries and Galloway, Claire moved to Glasgow to study at the prestigious Conservatoire of Scotland, achieving a first-class honours degree in Scottish Music. Since then she has toured extensively both as a solo artist and with her band, with standout performances including BBC’s Friday Night is Music Night alongside Lulu and Jamie Cullum, on BBC’s Hogmanay 2021 performing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and as a soloist with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Randers Chamber Orchestra and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, as well as numerous folk festival appearances. Following on from her albums ‘Between River and Railway’ ('Exquisite' Songlines) and ‘Those Who Roam’ ('Highly engaging' The Scotsman), Claire will be releasing 'Lullabies from Scotland' in June 2023. 'A unique and original talent' MAVERICK 'A genuine treat' FATEA 'Claire does more than simply sing a song, she takes you to the story and sits you comfortably right beside the singer' FOLK RADIO UK ‘Exquisite' SONGLINES