Two of the hardest working musicians on the world folk scene are set to perform in Hartlepool this month.

Chris While and Julie Matthews have played more than 3,300 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, and written hundreds of original songs in their 32 years.

Now the duo from the Pennines will headline in a gig at Hartlepool’s St George's Venue, in Park Road, on Friday, October 30 as part of their UK autumn tour.

Chris and Julie are renowned for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage as singers, songwriters, musicians,

Singer-songwriting duo Chris While and Julie Matthews are performing in Hartlepool this month.

placeholder image — Singer-songwriting duo Chris While and Julie Matthews are performing in Hartlepool this month.

arrangers and performers.

They have been nominated ten times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the Best Song, Best Duo, and Best Live Act categories, winning Best Duo in 2009.

Last summer saw them writing for BBC Radio 2’s 21st Century Folk appearing on The One Show on BBC1 and also The Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2, singing their beloved song The Waiting Room’ live.

This year, Chris and Julie have toured extensively across Australia.

As well as being acclaimed internationally, they continue to be a leading force on the UK’s acoustic/folk roots circuit.

A spokesperson said: “Their songs cover life as they see it, from injustice and historical events to matters of the heart and everything in between.

“As performers they are unrivalled and their audiences leave their concerts having experienced an emotional journey with them.”

Their gig at St George’s Venue starts at 7.30pm and tickets priced £18 (plus £1.51 booking fee) can be ordered at www.ticketsource.com/st-georges-venue