The Shire Waytes are an eight-piece band who play medieval and Renaissance instruments – string, wind, reed, and percussion – in various combinations. They bring diversity to both period and Tolkien-inspired music and song.

Geoff Ellett (Nickleharpa),
Philippa Boy (Clog Fiddle)
Merilyn Moonen (Treble Recorder)
Marian Carter (Tenor Recorder)
Keith Riach (Bass Recorder)
John Lister (Crumhorn)
Barry Carter (Rinkelboom & Percussion)
Peter Denee (Ronkelboom & Percussion)