Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons have become one of the UK’s most influential folk and alt‑country exports, blending heartfelt lyricism with stadium‑sized energy. Emerging from West London’s grassroots scene in 2007, the band quickly rose to prominence with their banjo‑driven anthems and emotionally charged performances. Their sound, rooted in folk traditions yet expansive enough to cross into rock and Americana, has carried them to global stages while keeping a strong connection to their British identity. For UK country fans, Mumford & Sons embody the bridge between folk storytelling and the modern alt‑country movement.Their latest release, Prizefighter (due February 2026), marks a powerful new chapter and features a standout collaboration on "Here" with country powerhouse Chris Stapleton. Produced with Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studio, the album also includes contributions from Hozier, Gracie Abrams, and Gigi Perez, underscoring the band’s ability to unite diverse voices under their folk‑rock banner. The Stapleton collaboration in particular highlights their deepening ties to the country music world, resonating with fans who value authenticity and grit. Following the success of their UK No.1 album Rushmere in 2025, Prizefighter positions Mumford & Sons at the forefront of a transatlantic folk‑country dialogue.For UK audiences, Mumford & Sons remain more than chart‑topping artists—they are cultural ambassadors of a genre that thrives on connection. Their upcoming headline return to BST Hyde Park in July 2026 will be a homecoming moment, celebrating both their London roots and their global reach. With a catalogue that spans intimate ballads and roaring festival anthems, and now a collaboration with one of Nashville’s finest voices, Mumford & Sons continue to prove that folk and alt‑country are not just genres but living traditions—ones that UK fans can proudly claim as part of their own musical heritage.