Wild Heart Sessions: Jemima Thewes

Join Borders Forest Trust and Connecting Threads amongst the hills at Corehead for an intimate, acoustic performance by Jemima Thewes.

Jemima Thewes is a singer and songwriter rooted in folk, shaped by a distinctive experimental edge. Known for her haunting interpretations of ancient ballads alongside original compositions, her work blends intimacy with a stark, elemental intensity.

Her debut album received 4 stars from Songlines magazine, which described it as “dark and arresting…almost numinous,” marking her out as a compelling new voice in contemporary folk. Praised by Rosanne Cash as “a beautiful voice, with a great, original style,” Jemima’s music moves between darkness, irony, and flashes of joy, carried by an undertone of warmth and light. Her work draws listeners into a sound world that feels at once timeless and quietly uncanny.

Getting to the event

Please note that this event is taking place at the Borders Forest Trust site at Corehead, four miles out of Moffat. Parking is extremely limited, but a minibus shuttle service from Moffat town centre and the venue at Corehead is included in your ticket – if you wish to make use of this, please select the minibus option when you order your ticket.

The minibus will leave the ram statue in Moffat town centre at 1.45pm.

Please arrive at the minibus ready to go no later than 1.40pm to ensure a prompt departure.

There is free parking in Moffat town centre, and the town is also served by the Stagecoach X74 bus from Glasgow to Dumfries.

Accessibility

The venue is a five-minute walk over rough grass from the car park, and the path is not suitable for wheelchairs. There are two steps to reach the entrance to the cabin where the performance will be held. There is a compost toilet on site which will be available for use.

Please note under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.