insideKENT Magazine Issue 30 - September 2014 | Page 35

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT Steve Tilston Trio Martha Wainwright David Le Page Revelation St Mary’s CELEBRATES SEVENTH SEASON LAUNCH Delivering high-quality musical and artistic performance and exhibitions, Revelation St Mary’s has gone from strength to strength since its establishment by the St Mary’s Arts Trust in 2011. Now in its seventh season, this Ashford-based institution launched its autumn/winter programme on 29th August with English folk-rock band, Steeleye Span, and the promise that its forthcoming lineup is to be the strongest yet. Working at the heart of the organisation are creative directors, Anna Moulson and Matthew Sharp. This duo shares an ambition to present a high-quality and diverse roster of artists, as well as maintaining a keen interest in engaging with the community by championing local artists. has worked as a label manager, specialises in sourcing artists in the vein of folk, heritage, indie, and rock music. In the upcoming season, she has arranged for world-renowned talents such as Gruff Rhys, Martha Wainwright, Steve Tilston and local rising stars, Cannon Woods, to perform at Revelation. Anna explains: "Our aim at Revelation St X\