Welcome

Welcome to the website of fiddle player, folk singer and BBC folk musician of the year, Tom McConville from Newcastle upon Tyne. 

On this website, you can find out more about Tom’s work as a solo artist and his collaborations with other musicians. Tom is available for bookings as a solo performer or as a duo, trio or band.

One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music - A true master
Seth Lakeman
Highlight of the festival
Orkney Festival
There are many fine fiddle players but every now and then you hear a player with such humanity and finesse it shines like a beacon in the tradition. Such a player is Tom McConville
Geoff Hughes
I hold Tom McConville in the highest esteem and he is, in the tradition of fine musicians to come from Newcastle - a rare talent
Barbara Dickson
Magnificent playing and singing. The crowd were ecstatic
Warwick Festival
When my schoolmates had boy bands on their Walkmans, I was listening to Tom McConville
Kate Rusby
Virtuoso musicianship with fantastic singing - an audience wild with joy
Sidmouth Festival