<p>Taking inspiration from an eclectic mix of film scores, world music and rock, The Fifth Movement have developed a sound that often has the feel of a soundtrack with vocals. Beginning as a duo shortly after a chance meeting between singer-songwriter <strong>Kevin Critchley</strong> and composer/arranger <strong>Luke Moore</strong>, the line-up has grown to include <strong>Josie Forsey</strong> (violin/viola/backing vocals), <strong>Alex Williams</strong> (drums/percussion) and <strong>Graeme Runeckles</strong> (bass guitar).</p>
<p>Over the past few years they have had the pleasure of supporting <strong>James Walsh (Starsailor)</strong>, <strong>Sharon Corr</strong>, <strong>Sandi Thom</strong>, <strong>Seth Lakeman</strong>, <strong>Ian McNabb</strong>, <strong>Mark Morriss (Bluetones)</strong>, <strong>Mica Paris</strong> and <strong>Amsterdam</strong>. They were part of the line-up for <strong>Chester Rocks Festival 2011</strong> and <strong>Threshold Festival 2011/12</strong> and have since had airplay through <strong>BBC Introducing</strong> as well as a range of other radio stations. Recently they won an unsigned competition to open up on the main stage of Chester Rocks 2012.</p>
<p>After recording an album (Scars - 2009) and performing for some time as Kevin Critchley Outfit, they decided to rename the band before releasing new material. In October 2011, they launched their debut EP - This Brewing Storm under their new band name. Since then, we haven’t looked back!</p>
<p>For the larger-scale shows, they are very fortunate to be joined by special guests such as violinist/singer <strong>Greta Svabo Bech</strong> (who sang the Grammy-nominated <strong>DeadMau5</strong> track Raise Your Weapon), violinists <strong>Mimi Pearce</strong> and <strong>Helen Lyon</strong>, plus more recently, <strong>Rachael Diop</strong> (clarinet), <strong>Marco Jones</strong> (flute) and <strong>Rosie Garner</strong> (cello). Occasional appearances on backing vocals from Norwegian duo <strong>Kaya Herstad Carney</strong> and <strong>Grethe Børsum (The Science of the Lamps)</strong> add yet more flavour to our live shows.</p>
<p>The Fifth Movement extends beyond just their regular and guest musicians. This includes photographer <strong>Alex Forsey</strong>, sound engineer <strong>John Pearson</strong>, filmmaker <strong>Jamie McAleny.</strong></p>
<p>Over the past few years they have had the pleasure of supporting <strong>James Walsh (Starsailor)</strong>, <strong>Sharon Corr</strong>, <strong>Sandi Thom</strong>, <strong>Seth Lakeman</strong>, <strong>Ian McNabb</strong>, <strong>Mark Morriss (Bluetones)</strong>, <strong>Mica Paris</strong> and <strong>Amsterdam</strong>. They were part of the line-up for <strong>Chester Rocks Festival 2011</strong> and <strong>Threshold Festival 2011/12</strong> and have since had airplay through <strong>BBC Introducing</strong> as well as a range of other radio stations. Recently they won an unsigned competition to open up on the main stage of Chester Rocks 2012.</p>
<p>After recording an album (Scars - 2009) and performing for some time as Kevin Critchley Outfit, they decided to rename the band before releasing new material. In October 2011, they launched their debut EP - This Brewing Storm under their new band name. Since then, we haven’t looked back!</p>
<p>For the larger-scale shows, they are very fortunate to be joined by special guests such as violinist/singer <strong>Greta Svabo Bech</strong> (who sang the Grammy-nominated <strong>DeadMau5</strong> track Raise Your Weapon), violinists <strong>Mimi Pearce</strong> and <strong>Helen Lyon</strong>, plus more recently, <strong>Rachael Diop</strong> (clarinet), <strong>Marco Jones</strong> (flute) and <strong>Rosie Garner</strong> (cello). Occasional appearances on backing vocals from Norwegian duo <strong>Kaya Herstad Carney</strong> and <strong>Grethe Børsum (The Science of the Lamps)</strong> add yet more flavour to our live shows.</p>
<p>The Fifth Movement extends beyond just their regular and guest musicians. This includes photographer <strong>Alex Forsey</strong>, sound engineer <strong>John Pearson</strong>, filmmaker <strong>Jamie McAleny.</strong></p>
