Moonrakers is an Oxford-based multi-instrumental group playing Celtic traditional music and some original tunes and songs in the idiom. They play harp, fiddle, mandola, guitar, whistles and sing in close harmony with male and female voices. The overall sound is a rich texture of melody and counter-melody, described by BBC Oxford as an exquisite blend of relaxing music.

Liz van Santen (fiddle) and Anna Lockett (harps) are both classically trained. Jon Bennett (guitar, mandola, vocal, whistles, bodhran) has recorded with several professional bands, produced three previous albums and is a published songwriter. Moonrakers play concerts, private functions and weddings. They can, through a special commission, compose a unique tune for a client.

The band´s distinctive sound is a sumptuous feast of unusual arrangements, ranging from the simple beauty of O´Carolan tunes to the more complex instrumental interplay of several dance tunes.



For all information regarding bookings and recordings, please contact us directly.

Jon Bennett
jon.bennett@dsl.pipex.com 01865 769206

Liz van Santen
lizvansanten@hotmail.co.uk 01865 463410

Anna Lockett
anna_lockett@yahoo.co.uk 01865 861 633

Their album Both Sides just OOZES quality. The most pleasant of surprises. I doubt if I will encounter a better album all year - Dai Woosman (Living Tradition)

A rich blend of traditional music given a distinctive makeover....an upbeat vibe that is highly infectious - Maverick


Moonrakers albums are now available in hard copy or for downloading.