Performers

Musical Acts

Ally the Piper
May 22 + 23

Ally the Piper is an internet sensation with multiple millions of followers, renowned for revolutionizing the Great Highland bagpipe and bringing it into the modern era. A professional bagpiper for most of her career, Ally is passionate about sharing her love of the instrument withthe masses.

Blending classic rock and heavy metal with a unique twist of Celtic rock, Ally captivates audiences with vibrant energy and innovative arrangements. She has garnered support fromrock and metal giants like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Dragonforce, and The Charlie Daniels Band through her electrifying covers. In addition to the bagpipes, Ally is a singer, and plays traditional Celtic instruments such as the Irish flute, whistles, and small pipes.

With a commitment to merging beloved classics with powerful original compositions, Ally the Piper is redefining the bagpipe's place in contemporary music and inviting fans to experience a fresh take on tradition.

https://piperally.com/

Harp Twins + Volfgang Twins
May 22 - 24

Harp Twins + Volfgang Twins are identical twin electric harpists and identical twin tribaldrummers who mix metal and magic, Norse and Celtic vibes into a whirlwind performance withwarrior flair. Expect epic music, laughs, and a high-energy yet ethereal show that will leave youbreathless!
Camille and Kennerly Kitt are identical twin classically trained virtuoso harpists and vocalists.

Amassing millions of followers across their social media sites, the Harp Twins’ complex ElectricHarp duet arrangements of rock and metal hits have gained the praise and support of artists fromMegadeth to Billy Idol. With their ancestors hailing from Altafjord, Norway, the Harp Twins’iconic original music is heavily fueled by their Nordic heritage, myths, and nature from thefrozen north. The twins have single-handedly reinvented the harp by smashing musical genreboundaries and taking the instruments to unprecedented levels.
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Dromil and Dromal Volfgang are identical twin musicians, artists, and craftsmen raised in thenorthern mountains. Their name, "Volfgang," means "wolf path" in Old German. They specializein powerful, Viking-inspired drumming using tribal war drums and percussion. The VolfgangTwins are also skilled craftsmen who build their own instruments, including massive customdrums and tagelharpas, based on ancient Norse designs – not to mention their 20-foot fire-breathing dragon boat, designed and hand-carved by the Volfgang Twins.
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Together, this super-group foursome has toured the world including a 20-city European tour andheadlining metal festivals in Paris, France and the Czech Republic. You won't just hear theirmusic, you will feel it in your bones! Stay after the music ends for a special free meet & greetand photo-op with both the Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins!
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https://www.harptwins.com/
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https://www.volfgangtwins.com/

Nemeton
May 22 - 24

Welcome to the Nemeton - an age-old sanctuary of ceremony, celebration, and community, where every traveler is greeted as kin. Join Môrgan the Celt and Bella for an interactive experience with Folk Fantasy music and dance. The circle comes alive with laughter, lore, and song. Prepare to dance along to Nemeton's spirited melodies that spill from ancient bagpipes, booming drums, and a trove of unique historical instruments—including double flutes, penny whistle, English concertina, rauschpfeife, harmonizing medieval small pipes, and the enchanting hurdy-gurdy.
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These nationally touring artists have spent the past decade lighting up festivals across the United States, and they are honored and grateful to be returning to NorseForged Gathering for another epic event!

https://www.nemetoncommunity.com/

Meet our fire wizards

To perform Saturday and Sunday night of the Gathering
CarlaX
Carla X is a beloved, returning force at NorseForged Gatherings. As a living fire mage and winged serpent, they summon arcs of flame, marry precision contortion with soaring aerial work, and frame it all with cinematic staging. Their craft fuses ritual energy with disciplined showcraft, transforming open fields into glowing arenas where the night itself seems to breathe. When Carla takes the stage, the crowd knows something fierce, beautiful, and indelible is about to be forged.
Soul Shine
SoulShine brings bold fire energy to the function, blending flow arts, dance, and spirit into mesmerizing flame performances.

Playing with multiple fire props, her shows channel rhythm, heat, and a touch of magic, where movement, atmosphere, and flame come together.
Zach
Zach is a seasoned fire bender with years of experience commanding flame through skill, focus, and presence. His performances are a powerful blend of control and intensity, turning fire into a fluid extension of his movement.
SkateElf
SkateElf is a fire diviner and for the past several years, she has practiced the divination of fire magic, reading the language of flame and embodying it through performance. You may encounter her in one of two forms—the swift and feral Fire Wolf or the graceful, otherworldly Fire Elf—each expressing a different facet of her bond with fire.
Iggy
Ignariel, the Dragon King, is a commanding presence wherever fire is called forth. Breathing and spinning flame with awe-inspiring control, he embodies the power and majesty of the dragon made flesh. His performances transform fire into living spectacle—blazing arcs, roaring bursts, and hypnotic motion that leave crowds spellbound.
Dulseth
Dulseth Ceidil Sunspinner is your glittery intergalactic alien fire breathing dragon goblin ogre troll seraphim mushroom straight from the 38TH dimensional fae who hypnotically specializes in silk fan dancing and fire performing. When they are not screaming barefoot deep in the forest, they are traveling the world with their tent. Coming from a place of mindfulness, Dulseth is a mirror to show you a glimpse into your best goblin selves.