Iona Zajac / Dorothy / Marsy

The Ivy House presents Iona Zajac, Dorothy and Marsy, a week before they all head to the Welsh valleys to perform at Green Man Festival 2026.

There’s an unwavering resilience coursing through Bang, the masterful debut album from Iona Zajac. This is evident in the Scottish singer-songwriter's astute articulations of the anger she felt whilst reflecting on personal and global experiences centred on the abuse of women: “Ask her, ask us all,” she intones in the atmospheric opener, ‘Bowls’. From there, Zajac confronts the emotional impact of toxic relationships and emerges with a renewed sense of worth which abounds. As well as untangling trauma, Bang is an exhilarating celebration of womanhood steered by the enduring influence of Maya Angelou and Emily Dickinson as Zajac delivers an unfiltered portrait of strength. Visceral in its message and delivery, Bang is an essential body of work that not only introduces audiences to Iona Zajac’s commanding voice, but provides a collective expression for women with shared experiences.

Dorothy comprises Jude Woodhead (aka Saint Jude), Marco Pini (of GG Skips, Sorry, RIP Magic), and Francesca Brierley (aka heka).

Marsy are an indie-folk and rock band whose debut EP, Magic, was recently released through Heavenly Recordings. Featuring Hannah & Luke Rodgers, Reuben Kyriakides, Lucy Rushton and Sean Harper, the band blend folk melodies with timeless songwriting and memorable hooks.