El Amanecer Esmeralda & CandacraigEl Amanecer Esmeralda & Candacraig

 The 1865 presents by arrangement with Solent Area Prog  The Emerald Dawn & Candacraig  The 1865 - Southampton  THE EMERALD DAWN The Emerald Dawn are an award-winning British symphonic progressive rock band, acclaimed for their epic, cinematic sound. Winners of Best Performance at HRH Prog XII, their 2023 album In Time received the Prog Explorations Plus Award for Best Album and cemented their reputation as one of the UK’s leading modern prog acts. CANDACRAIG Candacraig are a dark alternative/progressive duo blending light and shadow with rich melodies and engaging visuals. Voted 5th Best New Act in Prog Magazine 2025, they have appeared at major UK prog festivals and continue to build a reputation for imaginative, atmospheric live performances.