ABOUT | Belver

... Who?

Belver are the new trad-folk trio with a big sound that are beginning to spread across the professional circuit like wildfire. Comprising of Harry Abel (violin, stomp & vocals), Dom Doran (whistles, concertina, pipes & vocals), and Jack Hogsden (melodeons, guitar & vocals), they have performed at folk clubs, festival stages, ceilidhs, concerts, street parties, functions, and so much more in such a short time already. They closed the Jester Stage at Warwick Folk Festival 2025, tore up the city of Brighton & Hove with their St. Patrick's Day Street Party set, and have performed at sell-out shows around the south of England. As they venture into the Autumn season, and looking forwards to 2026, they are preparing for some fantastic shows, projects, and events.

Meet the band

Belver is made up of Dom Doran, Harry Abel, and Jack Hogsden. You can learn more about them here.

Vocals, Border Pipes, Concertina, Whistles, Flutes.

Dom Doran

Dom has always been surrounded by folk musics, and grew up with Chipping Camden Morris. He is often found calling ceilidhs too, and is very experienced with community dancing and their tunes. Along with the rest of Belver, Dom is a dancer/musician for Ditchling Morris.

Vocals, Guitar, Melodeons.

Jack Hogsden

Jack was born into the world of folk, and is the owner of Millpost Records. He grew up with traditional family harmony singing, and studied Folk & Traditional Music at Newcastle University. Along with the rest of Belver, Jack is a dancer/musician for Ditchling Morris.

Vocals, Fiddle, Stomp.

Harry Abel

Harry came to the folk scene later than the rest of the band, but started as a dancer for Icknield Way Morris. He is a qualified music teacher, and also performs as electro-folk producer 'Ceilidhboom'. Along with the rest of Belver, Harry is a dancer/musician for Ditchling Morris.