Their 2010 and 2012 albums were certified platinum by the RIAA
Has supported the food charity Felix Project
Received the O2 Silver Clef Royal Albert Hall Best Group Award in 2017
Formed in 2007 by Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane in London, England
Quote: "(from Ben Lovett) "Once you're out there, in front of people, I don’t think there's any choice other than to just give it your all․ The day we struggle to enjoy what we do and just get the gig over with, we'll quit․""
Recognized for their bluegrass and folk instrument usage
Did not own their own instruments until recording the album "Sigh No More․"
Wrote their song "Reminder" by playing a game the group invented where the bandmembers must write 10 songs withing a set period of time
Awards
2012Satellite Award-Best Original Song:nominated
2013Annie-Music in an Animated Feature Production:nominated
2013Critics Choice Award-Best Song:nominated
2013Grammy-Best Song Written for Visual Media:nominated