Rooted in Community

Growing up in an Irish family in 1980s Tower Hamlets, Linda Moylan’s work is deeply rooted in storytelling and the diverse voices of the East End of London. Her creative journey began at Hoxton Hall, where community theatre became a lifeline, proving that the arts can be a powerful tool for finding one’s voice and creating pathways for social mobility.

Linda’s professional journey was ignited through the mentorship of Chris Wyatt at Redbridge Music Lounge. This connection helped bridge her East End roots with a career as a songwriter and performer. Today, Linda strives to be that same bridge for others.

As an NCIP-registered coach and facilitator, Linda co-founded Women of Folk and leads initiatives such as Creating Ground, paying forward the mentorship that shaped her early career. Through professional, inclusive spaces for collective creativity, she champions the belief that creativity is not a luxury but a vital foundation for deep community connection and empowering grassroots talent.

Creating Ground

For the 10th anniversary of Creating Ground - a charity that uses arts and shared learning to empower women from migrant backgrounds - Linda is facilitating a collaborative songwriting project.

The project transforms shared experiences into an authentic anthem, which will be professionally recorded and performed live at the organisation’s 10th anniversary celebration at Greenwich West Community and Arts Centre.

Community & Heritage

Linda’s work is also deeply connected to local traditions. The Linda Moylan Band recently performed at the annual Wassail celebration at East Greenwich Pleasaunce, led by local storyteller Rich Stories. The event brings neighbours together through music and song to “wake the trees,” celebrating seasonal tradition and strengthening community bonds.

She has also collaborated with Andy Millns at Plot 9 Maze Hill to host Folk & Fire - a series of atmospheric evenings around the fire featuring songs and storytelling from a collective of folk artists and storytellers. Proceeds support this unique space dedicated to creative and therapeutic projects for the local community.

Her Voice

Women of Folk

Founded by Linda Moylan and Ian Montague, Women of Folk is a collaborative project dedicated to celebrating both the legacy and the future of women in folk music.

Women of Folk honours legendary female folk artists including Sandy Denny and Joni Mitchell while creating a high-calibre platform for contemporary female artists. Described as a folk ‘supergroup’, the collective features the talents of Lizzy Hardingham, Louise Hatch, Rebecca Mileham, Linda Moylan and Ian Montague.

Their first single, a version of the traditional song ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ is available on Bandcamp.

The Julie Felix Legacy

Linda’s musical journey was profoundly shaped by her friendship with the late folk icon Julie Felix. As Julie’s mentee and collaborator, Linda performed at Julie’s 80th birthday celebration at Charing Cross Theatre and shared many performances together thereafter.

Their final project, a recording of ‘Freedom is a Woman’, was produced in Ireland with Gavin Glass.

To honour Julie’s life and legacy, Linda and Ian Montague hosted ‘You Can’t Kill The Spirit: A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of Julie Felix’, a commemoration concert at The Water Rats in London, bringing together folk artists for a night of music that now lives on as a recorded tribute.