ABOUT
Grace Smith is a fiddle and viola player, and dedicated music educator. Her band, the Grace Smith Trio, released their debut album Overleaf in Autumn 2023 which has had a great critical reception. In their review of Overleaf, Folk Radio UK said; “If you’re looking for the exciting future of instrumental folk music, you need search no further.” Since 2025 she has played in a fiddle duo with Sam Sweeney, and with string quartet Methera. She can also be seen playing with French-inspired dance band, Cri du Canard, and with Katie Doherty & The Navigators. As a teacher, she works in many contexts and organisations; she has led Folkworks Summer Schools since 2023, and taught for organisations including National Youth Folk Ensemble, Greater Manchester Youth Folk Ensemble, and Newcastle University.