About

🎵 "It Was Also Sometimes Daylight" UK Tour 🎵

Bringing his evocative sound to RSPB reserves this Autumn, Merlyn Driver celebrates his love of nature through his new album It Was Also Sometimes Daylight (released 10 October 2025).  

Born in Orkney and raised in a home without electricity, Merlyn's deep connection with the natural world shapes every note of his music. He captivated audiences across the UK with his critically acclaimed 2022 project, Simmerdim: Curlew Sounds in collaboration with the RSPB, earning national radio play and glowing reviews from MOJO, The Guardian, and Songlines Magazine.  

Expect a moving blend of music and nature, with the wild voices of curlews, blackbirds, frogs, and more woven into the soundscape.  

More about the artist: www.merlyndriver.com

Doors open at 6.30 pm. The performance starts at 7 pm and will last about 90 minutes, including a Q&A with Merlyn.

The Car Park next to the visitor centre will be open until the end of the event. There will be no parking charge but donations are welcome.

Refreshments will be available.

Facilities information: The visitor centre is open to the public Tuesday - Sunday 10am – 4:30pm. The toilets are located inside the visitor centre. There is one unisex accessible toilet, which has level entry and baby changing facilities. All toilet areas have audio and visual emergency alarms.

 For full information on our facilities and directions please visit: https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/sandwell-valley  

Dogs are not allowed at our events. 

The RSPB reserve the right to cancel an event due to circumstances outside of our control. RSPB will contact the visitor as soon as reasonably practical, offering a full refund Visitor cancellations will be dealt with in accordance with RSPB policy.