Zoe Hayter

Zoe Hayter is a modern troubadour whose music is forged in the fires of European street theatre and physical storytelling. Born into the legacy of the Footsbarn Travelling Theatre, Zoe has spent her life performing in venues ranging from village squares to the world’s largest festival stages. Her voice, described as rustic and angelic in the same breath, carries the weight of her English-Czech heritage and the technical precision of her Parisian theatre training. In collaboration with Maciej Bliziński, she has crafted a sound that is both intimate and anthemic, moving from delicate folk to soaring, band-driven rock. The partnership explores a rich, ensemble-driven aesthetic that utilizes the full range of her theatrical background, blending raw emotional honesty with modern, grounded foundations.

Active: 2025
With: Zoe Hayter, Rafał Szydłowski and Riccardo Marenghi
Web: https://zoehayter.com

Releases

Song For You And Bob

Zoe Hayter • Single • March 2026

An original composition by Zoe Hayter and Maciej Bliziński, featuring Rafał Szydłowski on electric violin and Riccardo Marenghi on drums. Released March 2026.

Credits:

Zoe Hayter - guitar, vocals, composer
Rafał Szydłowski - electric violin
Maciej Bliziński - composer, programming, double bass, producer, mixing engineer
Riccardo Marenghi - drums
Liam Larkin - mastering engineer

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Hope Is The One

Zoe Hayter • Single • January 2026

Inspired by the Czech proverb “Naděje umírá poslední” (hope dies last), this single production functions as a heartfelt praise to hope. The song demonstrates a maturation into a rich, ensemble-driven aesthetic that utilizes the full range of Zoe Hayter’s theatrical background.

The track features a dynamic build from quiet vulnerability into an energetic, band-driven anthem. The violin work by Rafał Szydłowski acts as the metaphorical “voice of hope,” while Maciej Bliziński’s piano and electric bass provide a modern, grounded foundation for Zoe’s rustic and angelic vocals.

Credits:

Zoe Hayter - guitar, vocals, composer
Rafał Szydłowski - electric violin
Maciej Bliziński - piano, electric bass, producer, mixing engineer
Riccardo Marenghi - drums
Liam Larkin - mastering engineer

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Je te veux

Zoe Hayter • Single • May 2025

This single highlights Zoe Hayter’s French heritage and her ability to blend intimate storytelling with a charming linguistic delivery. The track is enriched by a timeless jazzy violin melody and explores themes of desire and the appreciation of a fleeting moment.

In collaboration with Maciej Bliziński, Zoe has crafted a sound that is both intimate and anthemic, utilizing the full range of her theatrical background. Maciej’s double bass and piano provide a jazz-inflected acoustic resonance that complements Hayter’s vocal character.

Credits:

Zoe Hayter - guitar, vocals, composer
Rafał Szydłowski - violin
Maciej Bliziński - piano, double bass, producer, mixing engineer
Riccardo Marenghi - drums
Liam Larkin - mastering engineer