Pons Aelius

Progressive instrumental folk

Doors open 8pm - £17

Part of the Aberteifi LIVE line-up for 2026

After crossing paths in the northern city of Newcastle Upon Tyne, six young musicians immediately began to share tunes, eventually forming Pons Aelius. With two albums under their belts and a third on the way, the band have extensively toured the UK and Europe over the last ten years, bringing their much-loved live energy to stages such as Celtic Connections, Towersey Festival and Priddy Folk Festival to name but a few.

Driven by a dynamic frontline of bagpipes and whistles (Jordan Aikin), flute (Sam Partridge), tenor banjo and mandolin (Tom Kimber), the band are a melodic force to be reckoned with. Pons Aelius are proud to feature one of the scene’s leading all-human rhythm sections, comprising Callum Younger (bodhrán kit innovator), Alasdair Paul (guitar/bouzouki) and Bevan Morris (double bass). With these powerful tools at their disposal, they are masters of both subtlety and intensity, exploring the capabilities of these acoustic instruments and producing a formidable sound together.

Pons Aelius is Small World’s first musical act to join the Aberteifi LIVE line-up for 2026. Building on the success of Other Voices, Aberteifi LIVE will bring outstanding live music to Cardigan throughout the year.