Harry Houseago is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and educator based in South-East London. 

 

Harry is perhaps best known for being the ‘h’ in h. eldritch, a forward-thinking folk/rock/electronic quartet who combine blissful acoustic instrumentation with atmospheric, otherworldly electronics and songwriting that skilfully combines the intimate and anthemic. Helmed by Harry (lead singer, guitarist and songwriter) in 2023 the band were invited to play the Glastonbury Festival for the first time, performing on three different stages across the weekend (including opening up the legendary Strummerville stage). Since then the band have taken the UK Festival circuit by storm, performing at Green Gathering, The Hanwell Hootie, Pub In The Park and many more. The band has been lauded by an array of tastemakers including Wonderland and It’s All Indie and have collaborated with an eclectic array of writers and producers such as Roy Stride (Scouting For Girls), Tim Morris (Enter Shikari) and Liz Laurence (Bombay Bicycle Club) to name but a few.

 

Alongside music, Harry holds an equal love for the craft of education, working as a visiting music teacher specialising in guitar, songwriting and band musicianship at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich, famous for its musical alumni including Florence Welch (Florence and the Machine), The Maccabees’ Felix White, The Chemical Brothers, Jessie Ware, Jack Peñate and Ivor Novello award-winning composer Dobrina Tabakova. Having himself been awarded an MA in Commercial Music in 2018, Harry has had a long history in musical education, leading volunteer music workshops and performing fundraising concerts for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Honeypot Children’s Charity as a member of the Tin Pan Annie Family band since 2012, as well as teaching countless private students across South London.

 

Harry is also a sought after session guitarist and singer working with various top-tier function bands around the UK for agencies such  the Alive Network, Tailored Entertainment and Warble. Primarily he is the frontman for Festival Folk, a four-piece event band who specialise in creatively reinterpreting modern rock, indie and pop classics for a truly  bespoke and unforgettable experience. Beginning their live sets using all-acoustic instrumentation including guitar, double bass and banjo, the band gradually morph into an all-electric, arena-ready indie rock outfit with dual lead guitars and a thrilling live show.

 

Working as a full-time musician, teacher, and creative collaborator, Harry is truly living his dream every day. Whether you want to get in touch to book the band, hire Harry for a session or get a lesson in the diary, don't hesitate to get in touch.