About us
Wild Fenn are an Indie/Folk band based in Devon, UK. Songwriters Luke Engel and Jess Illingworth
love writing songs with beautiful harmonies. Their lyrics often take inspiration from nature and
lead the listener to wild places. Wild Fenn are influenced by the likes of Gregory Alan Isokov,
Roo Panes, Frank Turner and The Lone Bellow and create music that is both upbeat and grounding.
Wild Fenn’s harmonies are a key part of what makes their live performances special. Luke and
Jess have been asked on many occasions if they are siblings because their voices fit together so
well. The band take their audience on a journey at each gig, through lyrics talking about things
that are important to them including connecting with nature, self worth, wellbeing as well as
heartbreak.
Wild Fenn released their debut EP ‘Lost In Another Song’ in September 2024 and played a sold out
EP Launch Show at Plymouth Gin Distillery. The band have plenty more exciting music to be
released and are planning on putting out their second EP in 2026.
BBC Introducing: South West’s Dan Pascoe is a big fan of the work Wild Fenn have been producing,
playing their recent singles and a track from their debut EP on his show. Wild Fenn have
performed at a variety of festivals across the South West including: the Great Estate Festival,
Tunes In The Park, Little Orchard, Looe Weekender and Salcombe Live.
"A gentile and beautiful way to open the BBC Introducing stage" - Dan Pascoe, BBC Introducing
