Below is the official BoxSetUK bio with logos and photos for use for online and print publications.
Band Biog
” BoxsetUK nail the sweet spot between roots, folk and pop – catchy melodies and infectious beats, woven through with rootsy, evocative storytelling ” – BBC
BoxSetUK have spent the past couple of years travelling the UK, Europe & USA, singing their songs to festival and club audiences to great acclaim.
George Whitfield (Accordion, Theremin, Whistle & Vocals) & Tony Lyons (Guitar, Drums & Vocals) first met in the mid 90s as part of the cult UK folk band Pressgang, touring the world and releasing a series of albums.
Since BoxSetUK’s inception in 2021 appearances at folk and steampunk festivals across the world have followed & a profile cemented by the release of their debut album – Tinderbox Heart – in November last year.
BoxSetUK play original folk & roots songs full of energy & intrigue and covers ranging from the 90’s dance era to Bohemian Rhapsody (the only acoustic duo in the world to sing it) with steampunk accordion & theremin.
Quotes for use for press
“Tinderbox Heart sounds great, I’m enjoying it immensely!” – Genevieve Tudor – BBC Folk Show.
“At once a riotous laugh and a comforting sonic hug…just lovely.” – James Fagan, Thank Goodness it’s Folk
“Tinderbox Heart is a fine album..See them live!” – Graham Hobbs, Shirefolk
“BoxSet are a joy & a pleasure!” – Maxifolk Festival, Belgium.
“BoxSetUK builds on two notable careers and takes them in a bold new direction.” – Phil Udell, 8radio.com
“BoxsetUK: a two headed, foot-stomping, good time party machine.” – Wob, Minehead Festival organiser.
” BoxSetUK totally hook the festival fans & certainly know how to please the jigging, dancing crowd.” – Mick Tems, FolkWales
“Tinderbox Heart – my favourite album of 2024” – Mark Onley, Folk Aficionado
“Bohemian Rhapsody played by a duo, and it’s brilliant!” – Pete Tevers, Musiwhat Deep.
Band Logos
Approved Photos
Press Photos
Album Cover
Videos & Showreels
Links to YouTube, please contat us if you require original video file.
- BoxSetUK unplugged video: BoxSetUK FlyingBoRhap
- BoxSetUK festival showreeel video: BoxSetUK’s 1 minute festival showreel
