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British Female-Fronted
Folk Punk Band
ALL FOR JOLLY
Will Release Single
‘Lifeblood’
UK tour February, 2026:
6th The Cobblestones Bridgwater
8th Fiddlers Elbow London
13th Underground Plymouth
14th The Village Pump Trowbridge
15th Katie Fitzgeralds Stourbridge
20th Acorn Theatre Penzance
26th Black Market Mansfield
27th Fuel Rock Club Cardiff
28th The Hobbit Southampton
All For Jolly are:
Sammantha Hannah – vocals, mandolin, guitar
Steve Sampson – vocals, guitars
Jae Alice – vocals, guitars, harmonica, ukelele
Aubrey Blakeledge – bass
Ian Arnold, Claudio Finelli, Bo Payne – drums
Penzance-based folk-punk outfit All For Jolly are turning urgency into action with their upcoming single ‘LIFEBLOOD‘, a release that speaks directly to one of the most pressing issues facing the UK music scene today:
the ongoing collapse of grassroots venues.
Due to arrive on all major streaming platforms on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the track is both a rallying cry and a deeply personal statement from a band whose very existence was shaped by the DIY circuit.
Formerly known as JollyRoger, All For Jolly have spent years cutting their teeth in small rooms, back rooms, and independent spaces across the country.
On ‘LIFEBLOOD‘, that history is brought sharply into focus.
Musically vibrant and emotionally charged, the song reflects the stark reality behind rising operating costs, venue closures, redevelopment pressures, and the financial strain placed on independent artists trying to stay afloat.
“This song is about survival – not just for us, but for the venues that keep live music alive,”
the band explain.
“Without grassroots spaces, bands like ours simply wouldn’t exist.”
It’s a sentiment that runs through every note of the track, framing grassroots venues not as optional extras, but as the foundation upon which entire scenes are built.
The release of ‘LIFEBLOOD‘ also sets the stage for what will be a significant moment in the band’s story.
In February 2026, All For Jolly will hit the road for a UK tour that deliberately takes in many of the very venues the song is fighting for.
The run will also mark the band’s final full-band tour for the foreseeable future, with escalating costs and the realities of remaining fully independent making long-term touring increasingly difficult.
Together, the single and the tour form a unified statement.
‘LIFEBLOOD‘ is not just a song, but part of a wider campaign – a reminder that the struggle to keep grassroots venues alive is inseparable from the struggle faced by the artists who depend on them.
As All For Jolly take this message back onto the stages that raised them, they encourage fans to do the same:
support local venues, turn up to shows, and keep the heart of live music beating.
British Female-Fronted
Folk Punks
ALL FOR JOLLY
Will Release Single
‘Oh My’
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EP
album
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British folk punks, ALL FOR JOLLY, have just released their ultra-magnetic self-titled album, and the South West live-wired crew are also ready to unveil their alluring new single and video, ‘Oh My‘, out On Friday 2nd May, 2025.
British Female-Fronted
Folk Punk Band
ALL FOR JOLLY
Will Release Single
‘On We Row’
ALL FOR JOLLY are rising rapidly and are stocked up with their highly impressive sophomore self-titled album, which is out on Friday 4th April.
The energetic fivesome will drop their brand new single and video, ‘On We Row‘, which lands everywhere on Friday 28th March.
British Female-Fronted
Folk Punk Act
ALL FOR JOLLY
Has Released Single
‘New Era’
ALL FOR JOLLY are:
Sammantha Hannah (Lady of the Sea) – vocals,mandolin, acoustic guitar
Jae Alice (Captain) – vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, harmonica
Steve Sampson (Shipwreck) – vocals, electric guitar
Pete Chart (Chart Attack) – drums
Nay J (Nay-Vee Jones) – bass
ALL FOR JOLLY (formerly JollyRoger) are braced to skyrocket, loaded with their explosive sophomore self-titled album, which is set to be released on Friday 4th April, 2025.
The fiery five piece have now dropped their absorbing new single and video, ‘New Era‘.
Formed in 2019, Cornish Celtic folk punk rockers, ALL FOR JOLLY, hail from the rugged coastal town of Penzance, Cornwall, UK.
The live-wired quintet have been turning heads and making new friends for their infectious sound that merges foot-stomping folk with a buoyant punky edge.
Already creating a strong reputation for their animated live performances, the eclectic alternative crew have toured throughout the UK and Europe on numerous occasions, and to date, the band have graced stages at a number of prominent festivals such as:
Glastonbury, Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, Bearded Theory, Lindisfarne Festival and Festival Medieval (Germany).
ALL FOR JOLLY have also played alongside everyone from Rumjacks, Subhumans, and Ferocious Dog to Fisherman’s Friends.
The band’s performances are becoming renowned for bursting with heart, vigour, and passion.
Each show is a celebration of resilience, connection, and Cornish pride.
Rebellious and yet traditional, ALL FOR JOLLY are more than a band—they are a force of nature, sailing the high seas of music with a message of hope and solidarity.
As well as making powerful gains on the live scene, ALL FOR JOLLY have also been working diligently on their new album and it’s a real statement of intent.
Sammantha Hannah (Lady of the Sea – vocals, mandolin and guitar) remarks:
“I cannot wait for the release of our upcoming self-titled album ‘All For Jolly’. Expect an eclectic and fresh mix of genres including sea soaked tales and mandolin riffs, plus rich and heartfelt songs that burst with energy—all with an overall theme of new beginnings.”
ALL FOR JOLLY are the epitome of a DIY band – industrious, determined and their progression is sure to be swift.
With a lengthy tour planned to coincide with their highly anticipated album launch, ALL FOR JOLLY are ready to soar in the UK scene.