Frankie Archer
Frankie Archer has exploded onto the electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes using a combination of manipulated samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience.
Her aim? To shake up genres and traditions, challenge perspectives and call for a fairer future. Frankie’s music covers matters of humanity and womanhood, projecting ancient melodies and words through the lens of today.
Winner of the 2023 Christian Raphael Prize, Frankie has been featured on ‘Later… With Jools Holland’ and championed by tastemakers at BBC Radio 2 and 6Music. Following the release of her debut EP ‘Never So Red’ (November, 2023), she has supported the likes of The Futureheads and The Last Dinner Party. With her unique live set turning heads wherever she goes, Frankie is quickly establishing herself as one to watch in the alternative space.
About Frankie Archer's Artist in Residence project
At her live gigs, Frankie invites audiences to be part of the performance. Connected by copper wire they become an instrument, manipulating the sound to create an immersive and interactive experience. She will use the residency to expand this part of her live performance, exploring new types of interactive tech to create truly connected live experiences for audiences and communities.
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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner supported by PPL
www.prsfoundation.com and www.ppluk.com
The Glasshouse’s Artist In Residence programme is facilitated in partnership with Newcastle University, Mediale and AMP.
www.ncl.ac.uk, mediale.org.uk and www.proto.co.uk/advanced-media-productions