UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / September 09, 2025 / Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very tradition. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us.

The first single from the new album Over the Hills and Far Away, was released on Friday 9th May. Popularised in contemporary culture by John Tams’ effective use of the song in the 1990s British television series Sharpe, it was also notably recorded by former Steeleye Span member Tim Hart on his album My Very Favourite Nursery Rhymes. Now, Steeleye Span present their distinctive and unmistakable take on this traditional English folk song.

The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.

Led, as ever, by Maddy Prior, Andrew Sinclair, Roger Carey, Liam 

Genockey, Julian Littman and Athena Octavia.

The new album Conflict is available now and will be available to purchase on tour.

Conflict is available on streaming now.

Listen to the new single

Over the Hills and Far Away

2025 SPRING UK TOUR DATES 

NOVEMBER 

Sunday 16th - The Queen’s Hall, EDINBURGH

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Monday 17th - St Luke’s, GLASGOW

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Wednesday 19th - The Phoenix Theatre, BLYTH

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Thursday 20th - The Platform, MORECAMBE

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Friday 21st - Preston Playhouse Theatre, PRESTON

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Sunday 23rd - The Tung Auditorium, LIVERPOOL

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Monday 24th - The Witham, BARNARD CASTLE

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Tuesday 25th - King’s Hall, ILKLEY

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Wednesday 26th - Corn Exchange Theatre, STAMFORD

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Saturday 29th - The Beacon, WANTAGE

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DECEMBER

Monday 1st - Borough Theatre, ABERGAVENNY

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Tuesday 2nd - St George’s, BRISTOL

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Wednesday 3rd - Cheese & Grain, FROME

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Thursday 4th - Farnham Maltings, FARNHAM

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Saturday 6th - Medina Theatre, ISLE OF WIGHT

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Monday 8th - The Sub Rooms, STROUD

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Tuesday 9th - The Haymarket, BASINGSTOKE

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Wednesday 10th - Ropetackle Arts Centre, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

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Thursday 11th - The Spa Pavilion, FELIXSTOWE

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Saturday 13th - Revelation, ASHFORD

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Monday 15th - The Stables, MILTON KEYNES

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Tuesday 16th - The Y Theatre, LEICESTER

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Wednesday 17th - The Apex, BURY ST EDMUNDS

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Friday 19th - Cadogan Hall, LONDON

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