FAMILY FOLK MUSICIAN
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR
& TEACHING ARTIST
Hailing from the magical windswept isle of Newfoundland, award-winning singer/songwriter & storyteller Ashley Fayth now lives in the (less windswept, more rain-soaked) north of England.
She has released four studio albums and is the author of two lyrical children’s books. Her music and stories for families reflect gently on themes like nature, conservation, kindness, and diversity.
music
for families
Ashley’s original songs have garnered awards from Universal Music and the Canadian Songwriters’ Association. She has performed on BBC Radio 2, CBC RadioCanada, and on major international stages including South by Southwest (Austin), CMJ New York, CMW (Toronto), Just So (UK) ,The BluebirdCafé (Nashville), Sound City (Liverpool),and Festival No.6 (Portmeirion), and CarFest.
Her new album, Gingersnap, is set for release Summer 2024, and features 17 songs inspired by nature and the changing seasons.
children’s
books
BLUEBERRY BAY
is a colourful cautionary tale that gently introduces children to the dangers of plastic pollution in oceans. Sylvia Seal and a cast of saltwater friends suggest practical ways children can help save the sea. Blueberry Bay was showcased by the Canadian Government as part of the World Oceans Day celebrations, and is an official classroom teaching resource of the Department of Fisheries & Oceans.
Illustrated by Leigh Davies.
THE SNIGER &
THE FLOOSE
is a nonsense poem set on an island of mixed-up, fantastical animals. In 2023 it made the Canadian Globe & Mail's shortlist of Top 10 Books for Young Children who reviewed it as “a perfect read-aloud that, even in its silliest moments, is a gentle reminder to respect and preserve the beauty of the natural world around us, and a joyous celebration of imagination.”
Published by Running the Goat Press. Illustrated by Katie Brosnan.
Songwriting
Workshops
for KS1 & KS2
Work as a class to write, perform, and record an original song! Incorporate a STEAM or curriculum subject, campaign for a cause, or just get silly and have fun!
2024 Programme
workshops | classes | concerts
Music Classes & Song Circles
for EYFS, KS1 & KS2
They are interactive, energetic, and feature lots of games incorporating rhythm, rhyme, movement, literacy and numeracy.
Song Circles are gentle, nature-inspired singalongs for little music-lovers and are great for all ages!
Concerts & Festivals
Ashley's festival set includes original, upbeat songs featuring actions and singalongs that families can enjoy together.
Perfect for libraries, art centres, schools, festivals, markets, and fétes.
Add your venue or event to Ashley’s 2024 Gingersnap Tour!
commissions &
collaborations
Ashley’s compositions have been used to support global conservation campaigns and have even been translated into multiple languages to be performed and taught at schools around the world. In addition to conservation, she has also written songs to support heritage projects, anti-bullying campaigns, and mental health. Past clients and collaborators include:
Chester Zoo • Storyhouse
European Association for Zoos & Aquaria
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Dept. Fisheries & Oceans
(Government of Canada)
Dance Dance Revolution
The Foster Care Association
Hamilton Project UK
C.W.A.C. / Heritage Action Zone
Chester Bandstand • Amasing.org
Get in touch . . .
For booking enquiries, please use the contact form. For press queries, email hello@ashleyfayth.com directly.