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Below you will find tech spec, bios, press and web quality images, samples of music and live performances, and videos. Please contact if you need any further information by using the provided form.

Ethereal vocals, poignant melodies and stirring lyrics describes award winning nu-folk musician, Zoë Bestel, hailed as one of the Scotland’s most fascinating young singer-songwriters. As well as numerous BBC radio and TV performances, Bestel has been invited to support acclaimed artists such as Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson, Paul Brady, Chris Wood, Bella Hardy, and Snow Patrol’s Nathan Connolly, as well as captivating audiences across Denmark, Germany, Finland, Norway, and the Czech Republic, with festival highlights including Orkney Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, and Celtic Connections. Encouraged by the resurgence of ’70s folk, where lyrical stories and emotive music unite like-minded individuals at gatherings, Bestel aspires for her music to capture this spirit, inspiring listeners to connect with nature, and deepen their roots in the present. Her live performances create immersive experiences that explore beyond the typical confines of the folk genre drawing heavily on Bestel’s rural childhood in Dumfries & Galloway, entwined with occasional metaphorical political lyricism.

“Audiences are fast catching up with the fact that, in Bestel’s hands, the ukulele shrugs off its stereotypical comedy baggage and becomes the instrument of choice for one of Scotland’s most fascinating young singer-songwriters.” – The National

“She’s destined for stardom” – The Spectator

“Pure artistry” – The Herald

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Zoë uses a TC Helicon VoiceLive 3 so unless stated otherwise will need on stage power

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Bookings: bookings [at] zoebestel.co.uk

Alternatively contact Zoë directly from the contact page

Zoë currently offers two 1hr / 1.5hr workshops with a max cap of 30 available for your festival or event.
Email to discuss pricing, capacity and length:

Explore Songwriting with Zoë

Whether you’re a complete newbie to songwriting, or you’re in need of a supportive space to break out of your writers block, unlock your creative juices in this workshop with award winning musician Zoë Bestel. With hands on practical advice and super songwriting tips, leave with at least the foundation of a new original song of you own, plus the skills to further develop and hone your writing craft

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Beginners Guide to ‘Ukulele Picking Patterns
Are you sick of strumming? Do you like the delicate harp like quality an ‘ukulele can create but don’t know where to start? With input from Zoë Bestel’s folk-style playing, learn the basics of picking on your ‘ukulele – perfect for playing your favourite songs a bit differently, or even creating your own music! Get your fingers wiggling and explore the hidden depths of our favourite little instrument.