Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages. Celebrating almost half a century of music, Eddi will bring her signature vocals to venues up and down the country. As Eddi Reader fans will know, no two performances are ever the same, but each concert promises to be a special evening with Eddi reminiscing and sharing the music of the past while looking forward to many more ahead.

Born in Dungiven in 1975, surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has succesfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim. Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2 Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits Looking for Linda and Violently. Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued successful run through the ’90s, whilst their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime show Hit Me Baby One More Time, featuring their version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love, thrust the band firmly back into the mainstream limelight. A number of successful album releases and accompanying live appearances followed which included Open Soul (2008), Xmasday (2009), Bitter Suite Again (2010), Hot Wire (2012), Remote: Major to Minor (2014), September Songs (2015), Pocketful of Stones (2017). To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. In 2019, Hue and Cry sold out their Summer Nights at the Bandstand show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park within forty-eight hours and finished the year by playing live all over the UK. With the global pandemic bringing live touring to a halt during 2020/21, Hue and Cry introduced their pioneering Live from Lockdown streaming shows which were broadcast live from the band’s Glasgow based studio and viewed online by thousands of fans around the world. A collection of their favourite tracks from these shows was released as a Best of Lockdown album (2022). Hue and Cry have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. As well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history – appearing with U2, James Brown, Madonna, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few – the band have undertaken a multitude of their own headline tours and made numerous festival appearances. Hue and Cry were recognised by their peers when they were recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. The band are currently working on a brand new album and have made a welcome return to performing in front of audiences.

Catch this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion. You will be transported back in time for a night of authentic rock n roll, swing and rhythm and blues.

The dishevelled prince of £10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at The Apollo, The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty.

Turin Brakes return to Canterbury with an acoustic set packed with great musicianship and the distinctive heart-warming melodies that they are famous for. Having racked up seven top-40 singles, six top-40 albums and over a million record sales worldwide, they are a formidable live act that continue to excel both in the studio and on the stage. Hear hits spanning their 24-year career, with tracks from 2001’s Mercury Prize-Nominated debut The Optimist LP through to their 10th and most recent release, Spacehopper.

Indie-pop and pop-rock by the four-piece from Hanwell, comprised of two pairs of brothers and sisters.

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album. Straight away the sisters knew the song was special. What they didn’t know was that their second album ‘Cartwheels’ would sail to #1 on the UK Album Chart on release making them the first ever UK country act to do so. Cartwheels the album, as you might guess, contains a cartwheel of emotions and each song suggested its own sound. “Lyrically, it was much more grown-up than anything on our debut. Sonically, it was a move away from country to lots of other influences we grew up with – Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, KT Tunstall, some Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift’s Red album. We’re still influenced by country, we still adore the Dixie Chicks and Kacey Musgraves, but this isn’t just a country album.” In fact, the title track is among several on the album to shrug off country entirely, although the 22 year old twins’ beguiling harmonies remain their calling card. Lose Me is a fast-paced pop song that rocks out. The glorious Almost Easy adds strings and electronics to the mix. Bewitching ballad Who I’m Not is set to shimmering orchestration. Boisterous lead single Carry You Home is simply a storming pop song. The biggest change, however, was that the teenagers became adults. With their co-writers, they were four young women, sitting in a room, pouring their hearts out. They didn’t think in terms of genre, but of stories, emotions and coping mechanisms. They wrote about situations they had either experienced themselves or seen their friends go through. In extraordinary couplets they captured everything from deep friendship to deep despair, from loneliness and heartbreak to the joy of moving on, from feeling like a failure to the pleasure of heading to the hills to de-stress.

Acclaimed Brooklyn songwriter Joan As Police Woman announces rescheduled tour dates for 2022 with her trio featuring drummer Parker Kindred (Antony & The Johnsons, Jeff Buckley) and bassist Jacob Silver (Lee Fields). Joan has spent lockdown making and releasing new music including her second album of covers and her first live album. Joan also appeared on the Afel Bocoum album "Lindé" (World Circuit) and wrote and recorded "Simplicity" with Damon Albarn for the recent Gorillaz "Song Machine" album. A new Joan As Police Woman studio album is expected Autumn 2021 via PIAS. Sessions for the new record began in Paris in November 2019 with Dave Okumu and Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, who we lost 5 months later. For the 2022 tour, Joan and her trio will perform music spanning her career, including songs off the new albums and reworked classics. £25 + booking fee

Prolific singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire whose style is strongly influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell. An artist of enduring international acclaim (Bruce Springsteen regularly names her as a favourite) and a justly revered lyricist, Gilmore’s musical settings have taken many ingenious detours in recent years.

World-famous tenor who has won four Brit Classical Awards and is still the only artist to top the UK and US classical charts at the same time.

American bandleader and trombonist, known as one of the architects of funk, and responsible for penning many hits such as House Party, Blow Your Head, Use Me and Same Beat.

Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same - Fairport's passion for performance. The band skilfully interprets traditional ballads and the repertoire also includes plenty of contemporary compositions.

Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain and Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs.

The Delines debut album Colfax surprised fans and critics alike. The band had only been together a week when they went into the studio and cut the record. Uncut gave it 9/10 stars and praised its widescreen romanticism, calling it the richest collection of songs Vlautin has written. Evoking the feel of a beat-up Dusty Springfield or a weary Rickie Lee Jones, Colfax made a dozen top ten records of the year lists and the Delines sold out venues in the UK, Ireland, and had successful tours in the Europe and Australia.

More than 20 years since moving to the UK from the US, three-time Perrier Award nominated Reginald has forged a reputation for delivering unadulterated comedy of the highest order. His TV appearances include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Have I Got News for You (BBC One) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), whilst he drew widespread acclaim for his two series for the BBC, Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the South and Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the Border. "Comedy of a rare scope" Also in support mode is garrett millerick and Tom Taylor Tickets are on sale now and will sell out quickly so be quick!!!

Phil Wang is a son of the British Empire. But in a world suddenly intent on building walls and bolstering borders, what is a Commonwealth man to do? A blistering new hour of comedy gold – that's what. Phil is a laid-back Eurasian stand-up comic with cerebral charm and a dorky swagger.

As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Ottewell released his first solo album Shapes & Shadows (ATO) in 2011, featuring such beautiful acoustic tunes as 'Blackbird', 'Shapes and Shadows' and 'Take This Beach', which appeared on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since then, Ottewell has been pleasing audiences with a series of successful solo tours across the UK, US and Australia.

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

One of the most popular string ensembles in the world.

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of Country, featuring songs from its biggest stars both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes. With songs including Ring Of Fire, Crazy, Follow Your Arrow, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, Need You Now, 9-5, and The Gambler to name just a few, this incredible celebration of country music is a night not to be missed.

Declan O’Rourke is a highly successful Irish artist, acclaimed by his peers. His soulful music, rooted in folk and trad, has attracted the praise of countless industry giants, including John Prine, and Paul Weller. O’Rourke’s songwriting style moves faultlessly between impressionism, and storytelling, and can be at home in almost any form. A dynamic performer, he is at once as comfortable fronting a 50-piece orchestra, as playing solo with a guitar. Songs of Declan’s have been covered by a growing list of established artists ranging from Christy Moore to Eddi Reader and Josh Groban. 'It’s the storytelling and melodic felicity of his songs that really mark him out.' Uncut Magazine 'A compelling vocal range and brilliantly individual songwriting.' The Scotsman

The English singer-songwriter performs his pop originals.

Sílvia Pérez Cruz is one of the most captivating voices in contemporary music. Described by Jorge Drexler as “a voice that marks a generation,” her sound blends Iberian, Latin American, jazz, and flamenco influences with an artistry that is unmistakably her own. Known for her powerful live performances, Sílvia’s concerts are immersive, emotional journeys that leave audiences captivated. She received the prestigious Spain’s National Prize for Contemporary Music in 2022 and a Latin Grammy nomination for her collaboration with Residente on the song ‘313’ this year. In April 2023, she released Toda la vida, un día, featuring collaborations with Natalia Lafourcade and Salvador Sobral among others. Sílvia has performed this recording in more than 80 concerts throughout 2023 and 2024, touring numerous countries in Europe, South America, Asia and the United States. With a career encompassing critically acclaimed works like 11 de Noviembre and Farsa (género imposible), as well as award-winning compositions for the animated film Josep, Sílvia Pérez Cruz has consistently pushed artistic boundaries, solidifying her place as one of the most innovative voices of her generation. “Sílvia Pérez Cruz makes history” - Libération Presented by La Linea Festival This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Lucy Spraggan is a British singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of acoustic pop, folk, and witty lyricism. She first gained widespread attention during her appearance on The X Factor in 2012, where her original song "Last Night (Beer Fear)" captured the hearts of viewers. Although she left the competition early, her performance on the show catapulted her into the spotlight, and her debut album Top Room at the Zoo soon followed, reaching high on the UK charts. Her subsequent albums, including Join the Club (2013) and Choices (2021), further showcased her knack for storytelling, tackling themes of love, life, and personal growth. Lucy Spraggan’s live performances are renowned for their intimate, down-to-earth feel, often filled with a mix of humour and heartfelt emotion. She has toured extensively across the UK, performing at major festivals like Glastonbury and Isle of Wight, as well as headlining her own sold-out shows. Her open discussions about mental health, sobriety, and personal resilience have made her a relatable figure to many fans, and her music continues to inspire with its honest and uplifting messages. Lucy remains a beloved figure in the British music scene, known for her authenticity and charm.

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them... You have been warned.

These days, David Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich. It might be an unconventional way to conduct a musical career, but this is not a conventional guy, as evidenced by his most recent album, Animal Spirits, a surprisingly accessible, even soulful collection of songs about economics. As an artist Ford still defies classification or comparison. Singer-songwriter doesn’t begin to cover it. He writes and performs with fluency across multiple genres, plays every instrument on the stage and even invents new ones to create truly unique recordings and performances. Every live show is different. Ford’s trademark one-man loop machine circus grows more complex and audacious every year, but then he is just as likely to show up with a six-piece band, a string quartet, jazz drummer or a choir and his most recent UK tour proved he can be equally compelling sat in an armchair, playing acoustic guitar and telling stories. The result is a live spectacle described by The Guardian as “unmissable”. As well as playing sold-out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic, he has toured with and supported artists such as Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Gomez, Aqualung, Richard Ashcroft, Suzanne Vega, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson and Jakob Dylan.

Communion ONE: Radhika Das Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 14+ event

Before there was carolling, there was wassailing, where seasonal songs were exchanged for money, food and ale. In the countryside, trees were blessed, while in the towns wassaillers went house to house with their songs and calls for Christmas treats. Coming from the Anglo Saxon waes hael, ‘wassail’ is a toast wishing good health with a ‘be well’. Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden combine their considerable talents and reputations within the UK folk scene, for the first time ever touring as a duo for a nationwide wassail. Jon Boden – one half of Spiers & Boden, lead singer of the mighty Bellowhead and with his own successful solo career – has been a major name in English folk music for over twenty years. Eliza Carthy has twice been nominated for the Mercury Prize, won innumerable other accolades over a 20-year career, performed with everyone from Paul Weller to Martha Wainwright and guest-presented on BBC Radio 2. Presenting seasonal, traditional material on a stage decorated for the occasion, they will take audiences back to some of the oldest songs in the English canon, telling Christmas tales, spreading good cheer and lighting up the darkest days of the year, ahead of Christmas Day itself.

Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most talented trumpeters , Takuya Kuroda is at the forefront of genre-bending jazz music. Signed to the consequential Blue Note Records, the forward-thinking musician has developed a unique blend of soulful jazz, funk, post-bop and hip-hop. His sixth album, ‘Fly Moon Die Soon’, received critical acclaim and he described the album as being a focus on “the greatness of nature and the beautiful obsceneness of humanity.’ The Japanese trumpeter rises from strength to strength, stopping off for an exclusive Jazz Cafe performance on his journey into jazz music greatness. This is an 18+ event .

Barcelona-born jazz vocalist and trombonist Rita Payés will grace the London stage in a highly anticipated live performance, bringing her signature blend of jazz, bossa nova, and Catalan folk music. Known for her moving NPR Tiny Desk performance and her close musical bond with her mother, guitarist Elisabeth Roma, Payés has enchanted audiences worldwide with her soulful voice and expressive trombone. This London performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Payés' artistry firsthand in an intimate, evocative setting. This is an 18+ event

Pianist Fergus McCreadie’s trio is among the leaders of the exciting young wave currently energising the vibrant and creative Scottish jazz scene. A phenomenal technician, McCreadie has developed a deeply personal style that captures Scotland’s musical traditions and landscapes while honouring his American and Nordic influences. His trio with David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums) has already made a impression in the UK, winning the coveted Peter Whittingham Jazz Prize in 2016, and its debut album, Turas, as well as reaching the shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year Award 2019, a rare feat for a jazz group, won Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2019. Their concerts, highlighting their thrilling virtuosity, brilliantly attuned collective dynamism and their music’s huge emotional charge, have earned five-star reviews and invitations to appear at London jazz mecca Ronnie Scotts’ International Piano Trio Festival as well as Oslo and Stockholm jazz festivals.

AGMP presents Nick Heyward

Raised by the Devon seaside and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, John has released five albums with over 40 million Spotify streams. He has played to audiences all over the world in living rooms, festival tents and sold-out concert halls. He is a genuine inquisitive truth-seeker, devoted song interpreter, and enchanting writer. As a session musician, he has played guitar with artists as diverse as Joan Baez, David Gray, Joe Henry, Lianne La Havas, and Tom Jones.

Welsh songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) found a room of her own, creating a one-woman sonic vision on her Welsh Music Prize nominated Top 40 second album, The Art of Losing.

Jessie J has proven she is one of the hottest pop stars on the planet, having hit the number 1 spot in 19 countries worldwide, selling 11 million singles and over 2.5 million copies of her multi-platinum debut album Who You Are. In the UK alone Jessie has sold 1 million albums and secured two number one 1 singles with Price Tag and Domino.

Australian singer/songwriter whose soulful vocals and tasteful, finger-picked guitar playing have drawn comparisons to Ben Howard and Matt Corby.

Paul, Dave & Dom have been busy in the studio recording their 7th album. This will be the follow up to 2013’s much acclaimed Chop Chop, which was their third Number 1 in Ireland, and their fourth consecutive album to be nominated for a Choice prize. The acoustic shows feature new songs along with favourites from their much-loved catalogue. Bell X1 embarked on their first acoustic tour in 2008 and over the last seven years through these stripped back performances; they’ve shown off a different, more intimate side.

Punk icon Toyah Willcox has just as much attitude now as she did when she burst on to the music scene in the 1980s with the hit singles ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘I Wanna Be Free’, ‘IEYA’ and ‘Thunder In The Mountains’. She had previously appeared in the films Quadrophenia and Jubilee. From punk princess to high priestess of TV, Toyah Willcox is a uniquely gifted performer. Charismatic, outspoken and impossible to categorise, she is one of Britain’s iconic household names – an award-winning rock legend as well as a much-loved actress and music composer. This is a unique chance to experience Toyah with a full live band performing a set of her hit singles and classic songs.

Blessed with an easy charm and a gift for melody, Colin Hay parlayed his success as the chief singer/songwriter for the Australian new wave titans Men at Work into a long career as a troubadour and occasional actor. Hay stumbled slightly at the outset of his solo career, with his 1987 debut Looking for Jack failing to maintain the mass audience he earned with the blockbuster success of Men at Work. By the end of the 1990s, Hay sowed the seeds for what became an enduring career. He turned away from major labels and founded his own indie Lazy Eye; he backed away from arena rock and began singing sweet folk-pop, he embraced his adopted hometown of Los Angeles and found a creative foil in Cecilia Noel, a Peruvian singer he'd later marry. Hay also happily returned to such Men at Work hits as "Who Can It Be Now," "Down Under," and "Overkill," finding a receptive patron in Zach Braff, who featured Hay's music in his 2004 film Garden State and his sitcom Scrubs, giving the singer a boost in popularity in the early 2000s.

Born and raised in Baltimore, NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz stands as a titan of modern jazz, dedicated to honouring and advancing Black American musical heritage. With 2x GRAMMY Awards and a career spanning over six decades, Bartz’s masterful approach to the alto saxophone has redefined the boundaries of jazz improvisation. Rising to prominence in the 1960s, Bartz has performed alongside legendary figures like Miles Davis, Max Roach, Charles Mingus, and Art Blakey, as well as recent collaborations with Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge for their acclaimed Jazz Is Dead series. This year, Bartz unveils his first solo recordings in over a decade-a highly anticipated dual project produced by Grammy-winning producer Om’Mas Keith (Frank Ocean, John Legend). Whether you’re a lifelong jazz devotee or new to the genre, experiencing Gary Bartz live is a masterclass in the transformative power of music. Presented by Columbo Music. 12+, Under 16’s must be accompanied

We celebrate the 60th anniversary of Dave Brubeck's eternal classic Time Out on the 60th anniversary of it's release. Performing the album live will be his son Darius Brubeck alongside his quartet. Led by the hit single "Take Five," written by alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, Time Out was the first jazz album to sell a million copies. A record made all the more impressive by the fact that it is an entirely original album with no 'standards' on the track list. This is an 18+ event (photo ID required) .

Toronto-based musician and singer-songwriter, called Afie Jurvanen, performs indie-folk.

Australian-born, Sweden-based songwriter Hazlett is offering up a hazy, textured version of the classic singer-songwriter sound.

The Darius Brubeck Quartet performs Dave Brubeck's Time Out and other “time signature” jazz. A slice of musical history lands at the ethereal Union Chapel for one night only, as the legacy of jazz legend Dave Brubeck is celebrated by his eldest son, who continues in the time signature tradition. The world travelled quartet will also play a selection of South African jazz. Darius Brubeck - piano Dave O'Higgins - saxophones Matt Ridley - bass Wesley Gibbens - drums Presented by Columbo Music. 12+, Under 16’s must be accompanied.

Located at the infectious crossroads of funk and jazz is the internationally acclaimed band The Headhunters

Kili Presents: Levi.Sct Presented by Kilimanjaro. 12+ with under 16's accompanied by an adult

Benjamin Francis Leftwich is a singer-songwriter whose melancholic brand of acoustic folk-pop has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jose Gonzalez and Iron & Wine. At aged 10 he taught himself to play the guitar and has since embarked on a successful solo career, releasing three albums to date.

Anyone who attended last year's showstopping Moment's Notice will be feverishly anticipating the event's return to Union Chapel. George Nelson's All Party Parliamentary Award-winning "first meeting" improv series is one of the hottest tickets on the London jazz scene. Five musicians with little or no history of playing together are invited to spontaneously compose in front of a live audience. Last November, Courtney Pine, Yazz Ahmed, Femi Koleoso, Petter Eldh and Farida Amadou treated a sell-out Union Chapel to three blisteringly brilliant sets - and this year, Moment’s Notice returns to the EFG London Jazz Festival for a second time. Expect a similarly inspired lineup this year in this festival special edition. Presented by Serious. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Sam Amidon is a New York troubadour, known for reworking traditional folk for the 21st century.

A fifteen-year career, multiple chart-topping records and just as many sold-out tours across clubs, theatres, and arenas: Dario Brunori - known as Brunori Sas - is one of the most acclaimed artists in the contemporary Italian singer-songwriter scene. His unmistakable blend of emotional depth and irony, paired with a poetic style that turns everyday life into pure emotion, sets him apart. Following his standout performance at the 75th Sanremo Music Festival with the podium finish song L’albero delle noci - already certified Gold and awarded with the Bardotti Prize for Best Lyrics - Brunori released his 10-track self-titled album (under Island Records), produced by Riccardo Sinigallia. After a sold-out tour across Italy’s top arenas and a show on the unique stage at Circo Massimo in Rome, it’s now time for L’ALBERO DELLE NOCI - SUMMER TOUR 2025: an open-air concert series that will bring Brunori’s music to Italy’s most prestigious venues and summer festivals until August 23rd. The celebrations for his 15-year career will reach its peak in conjunction with a special Live with Orchestra on October 3rd at the Arena in Verona, a show produced by Vivo Concerti. Presented by DMP. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Parallel Lines Presents: Devendra Banhart + Guests Please note the price includes a £1.50 Restoration Levy. 'One of the most magnetic performers around.' Guardian 'Mr. Banhart is a gifted fantasist, creating spider webs of acoustic guitar and vocals.' New York Times

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour. Funnier than ever, he says.

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up Simon amstell Lou Sanders Jin hao Li Ania magliano Catherine bohart Star of his own wildly acclaimed Netflix and BBC Specials, BAFTA nominated SIMON AMSTELL now brings his inimitable stand-up to headline the Union Chapel. Joined by a stellar line-up including Last One Laughing star LOU SANDERS, Fringe smasher JIN HAO LI, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee ANIA MAGLIANO, with Mash Report and Live At The Apollo star CATHERINE BOHART as host. "This monthly Islington comedy club undoubtedly provides the finest, most interesting line-ups in the capital. Taking over the gorgeous Union Chapel, the shows here are all killer, no filler, featuring the biggest names in comedy" - Time Out Presented by Live At The Chapel This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).

In support of his new album of unpublished works, Nek will perform songs never heard before as well as hits from across his 25-year career.

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up Ed gamble Harriet kemsley Limahl germain Lindsey santoro Maisie Adam Co-host of the massive smash-hit podcast Off Menu and star of Great British Menu, The Traitors Uncloaked and his own global stand-up special, the mega multi-talented ED GAMBLE headlines the Union Chapel. Ed is joined by a phenomenal line-up featuring Live At The Apollo star HARRIET KEMSLEY, roof-raising LINDSEY SANTORO, rising talent LIMAHL GERMAIN, and Last Leg favourite MAISIE ADAM as host. "This monthly Islington comedy club undoubtedly provides the finest, most interesting line-ups in the capital. Taking over the gorgeous Union Chapel, the shows here are all killer, no filler, featuring the biggest names in comedy" - Time Out Presented by Live At The Chapel This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).

Coleen Nolan is hitting the road for a joyous celebration of life, love, and laughter with her brand-new live show This is Me, touring across the UK in 2026. She was the girl next door who, with her sisters, set an entire generation In the Mood For Dancing and later became the relatable long-standing panellist on Loose Women. Coleen invites audiences to get up close and personal in an unforgettable evening packed with live music, stories, heartfelt moments and plenty of laughs. This is Me is Coleen like you’ve never seen her before: raw, real and ridiculously fun. Expect a night packed with unfiltered stories from her life, interactive games with her son Shane, an anything-goes audience Q&A, and a cheeky, hilarious take on turning 60, all wrapped up in Coleen’s trademark warmth and wit, plus a couple of songs that reflect on Coleen’s life.

Irish singer-songwriter, acclaimed by Tom Waits, and nominated for Choice Music prize. Mick Flannery’s debut album Evening Train featured tracks which had previously won him two categories at the International Songwriting Competition in Nashville, Tennessee, as judged by his idol, Tom Waits. He was the first Irish musician to win in this event. Flannery's second studio album White Lies achieved a top ten position on the Irish Albums Chart. It later went platinum and was nominated for the Choice Music Prize. Red to Blue followed and recently his fourth By The Rule. Beneath and beyond the beautifully understated, uncomplicated and uncluttered production on By the Rule, Flannery’s songs usher us into a world which is by times emotional, romantic, dark, insightful and hopeful. It’s a world he brought into being in Berlin. He was largely by himself in the city. He did a college course to learn the language, but there was no social circle or gigs to distract him. He’d wander around that great city, taking in the history and grandeur and pace of the place. He later returned to Ireland to record with Ryan Freeland (Aimee Mann, Ray LaMontagne, Joe Henry, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Carolina Chocolate Drops etc) producing alongside Christian Best. “The songs are magnificently executed as always” - The Sunday Times – Culture

Craig Finn is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as the frontman of the American indie rock band The Hold Steady, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums. Prior to forming The Hold Steady, Finn was the frontman of Lifter Puller.

Idrîsî Ensemble explore medieval textuality and orality in a programme of rare, endangered and never-recorded music. Old Roman chant, early polyphony, Corsican and Greek traditions intersect and offer the vision of a shared Mediterranean heritage. Navigating the dynamic between singer and scribe, they explore new frontiers in the performance of identity.

Vocalist celebrated for her soulful voice and powerful songwriting “Our generation’s songbird,” was what Nicole Scherzinger called Rebecca Ferguson during her X Factor days. Britain fell in love with Ferguson’s voice during the seventh season of the competition show, during which the then 24-year-old singer won hearts with her story of single motherhood and passionate love of music. Shortly after her time on The X Factor, Ferguson released her debut album, Heaven. It was received with universal acclaim from critics, with no publication giving it less than four stars, and was certified platinum in the UK. In early 2012, Ferguson departed on her first headline tour, which sold out across the UK and Ireland. Ferguson’s sophomore album, Freedom, arrived in December 2013. The album saw Ferguson making a departure from her soul-influenced sound in favour of R&B-tinged, dance-friendly tracks. Her next full-length project, Lady Sings The Blues, was even bolder departure from her previous work. It saw Ferguson reimagine Billie Holiday’s 1956 record of the same name, covering 17 songs previously performed by Holiday. Her fourth studio album, Superwoman, was released in 2016. In 2023, Ferguson announced the upcoming release of Heaven – Part 2, her first full-length album in seven years. She explained on social media that the album would be her last, marking her retirement from the music industry.

This very Halloween night the Union Chapel hosts an all-star stand-up spookfest... Ghost House! Phil wang mike wozniak Sarah keyworth John tothill Amy gledhill Join us on All Hallows Eve and catch a monster bill headlined by Netflix special-er PHIL WANG, joined by Taskmaster Icon MIKE WOZNIAK, viral phenomenon SARAH KEYWORTH, fast-rising talent JOHN TOTHILL, with Edinburgh Comedy Award winner AMY GLEDHILL as host. So pack a lantern (and your witches hat) and head to London’s most beautiful venue to catch our ghouls Kill Wang, Spike Wozniak, John Tot-hell and Amy Deadhill for an unmissable spooktacular featuring pumpkins a’plenty. "This monthly Islington comedy club undoubtedly provides the finest, most interesting line-ups in the capital. Taking over the gorgeous Union Chapel, the shows here are all killer, no filler, featuring the biggest names in comedy" - Time Out Presented by Live At The Chapel This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).

Gotobeat is excited to team up with Union Chapel in London to welcome Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares with their a cappella show live on Wednesday, April 22nd! > Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices (Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares) Female Vocal Choir known in the past as The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir is an ensemble of rare artistic gift and enormous popular appeal. Created in the early 1950’s the choir’s first mission was to record authentic and arranged for multiple voices choral folk songs to be recorded and broadcast first on the radio and later on TV. The Swiss music producer Marcel Cellier discovered the beauty of the Bulgarian folk songs, folk singers, their unique voices and choral skills and in 1975 released his first album with songs performed by the choir - Volume I, which he called “Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares” (The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices). The album soon became a best seller. In 1987 he released Volume II which in 1990 was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording. It was at that time that the choir adopted the name "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares". Since then, the choir has performed more than 1,500 concerts outside Bulgaria in some of the most prestigious venues in the world. Choir members have also worked with artists as diverse as Kate Bush and U2, the songs of the choir have been sampled and remixed by Drake, DJ Tiesto, FKA Twigs, Bring Me The Horizon and many others. Presented by Gotobeat. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

The 13 Again podcast, hosted by brothers Max and Harvey alongside their younger sister Tilly is heading on the road for the very first time with a UK & Ireland tour in February 2026, following phenomenal demand for their live shows. In the past 12 months, Max, Harvey & Tilly have racked up 765 million views, a reach of 280 million, and over 52 million hours of watch time, equivalent to 5,932 years of listening in a single year. The live tour will bring that global success directly to audiences for the first time. After a packed-out debut performance at Leeds Festival 2025, which saw fans spilling out of the tent to catch a glimpse of the trio, 13 AGAIN: LIVE cemented its reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new live podcast formats. The milestone moment also saw Tilly make history as the youngest ever performer to appear at Leeds Festival. The buzz around 13 AGAIN: LIVE has only grown since, with their Leicester Square Theatre dates selling out in minutes earlier this summer. Now, the sibling trio are set to take their trademark blend of candid banter, sibling rivalry and audience interaction on tour, promising an unforgettable live experience for fans across the country.

Tom Rasmussen fuses dark dance music with an aesthetic and live performance that takes influence from their past life in drag.

Before they were The Bros. Landreth, Joey and Dave were only looking for a good excuse to spend a little more time together. They had spent their respective early years backing up other artists and touring the world as hired musicians until one particularly long and challenging tour prompted Joey to call his older brother with a simple proposal. When I get home, let's sit down and make some noise together would be the call that would be the turning point seeing them focus on their own roots rock sound that went on to be celebrated on their acclaimed debut album, Let It Lie. Originally released in their hometown of Winnipeg in 2013, Let It Lie was re-released in 2015 after signing a record deal with Nashville-based Slate Creek Records. The album received widespread acclaim, won multiple awards including a JUNO, and propelled the band to play over 400 tour dates around the world. A Rolling Stone review praised the band's quiet storm of slide guitar solos, blue notes, three part harmonies. Lifelong musical hero, Bonnie Raitt, was equally impressed after catching the band's set, saying "I haven't liked a band as much as The Bros. Landreth in a long time. To hear this kind of funky, southern style rock played with such originality and soul will knock you out." Then, the band went on a hiatus. A break afforded Joey Landreth the opportunity release and extensively tour his debut solo album Whiskey in 2017, furthering his reputation for being a first-rate guitar slinger, songwriter, and performer in his own right. Joey's booming solo career might have delayed the timeline for the brothers, yet they never stopped writing songs that would eventually be recorded for their long awaited, follow-up release. The time off that we took between touring Let It Lie and coming back together to make this next album was really difficult. Dave says. It was tough, but we needed to do it. Being away from each other gave us some really valuable perspective. It let us realize just how important and deeply satisfying it is for us to make music together and that's something that we wont soon forget. Teaming up in studio with drummer Ryan Voth, guitarist Ariel Posen,and longtime producer Murray Pulver, the soon to be released album is an exciting evolution of the band's sound, honed by thousands of hours on stage and filtered through the lens of the last many years on the road. Weve got hundreds and hundreds of shows and thousands and thousands of miles under our belts. This next record has a confidence that we didnt have - couldnt have with the first. The Bros. Landreth's journey took some unexpected turns,but ultimately reaffirmed two brother's earnest desire to make honest music together. Slated for release fall of 2019, the follow up album is called 87, a nod to the real beginning of the band; the year they became brothers.

Mary Coughlan is quite simply one of the greatest singers ever to emerge from Ireland, irrespective of gender or genre. She has overcome childhood trauma, alcoholism and drug addiction to become a musical force of nature, building a legion of devoted fans across the world. Her seminal first record Tired and Emotional rocketed her to renown in 1985, and fifteen albums later, her ability to deeply connect with both the song and her audience remains undiminished, a testament to her inner strength and the power of transformation and redemption. Onstage, Mary is in a league of her own, her glorious husky voice pulling every nuance of emotion from the music. Resonant with the grief of Billie Holiday, the soul of Van Morrison and the defiance of Edith Piaf, to hear Mary sing is to be at the core of the human heart.

Communion ONE presents Samantha Crain Presented by Communion ONE. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Join us for an intimate evening with two songwriters from either side of the pond – Samantha Crain and Hamish Hawk. Samantha Crain is a Choctaw singer, songwriter, poet, producer, and musician from Oklahoma. She is a two-time Native American Grammy Award winner and her spanning discography has been critically acclaimed by media outlets such as Rolling Stone, SPIN, Paste, No Depression, NPR, PRI, The Guardian, NME, Uncut, and others. Crain has toured extensively other the past 11 years nationally and internationally, presenting rollicking folk-rock shows with a band and intimate folk leaning solo performances. She has toured with The Avett Brothers, Langhorne Slim, First Aid Kit, Neutral Milk Hotel, Murder By Death, The Mountain Goats, Brandi Carlile and many other bands and artists. Hamish Hawk is an Edinburgh-based songwriter. Performing solo and as frontman of The New Outfit, Hawk offers a strikingly confident live show, shapeshifting from pop songster to lilting crooner; from masterful storyteller to wild-eyed lunatic and back again. Hawk’s full-band debut, From Zero to One was a pop tour-de-force, gleaming with all the grit and grandeur of Scottish life.

Pixie Lott announces special Christmas show at Union Chapel, London on Wednesday 17th December 2025. Tickets on sale Monday 29th September - 10am Unreserved seating Pop icon Pixie Lott is set to play a very special headline show at London’s Union Chapel on 17th December. The show, just over a week before Christmas, will feature the star’s hits and new tunes as well as festive favourites. The show will be suitable for all ages and a wonderful opportunity to get the family together at the best time of year. Presented by Gotobeat. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Colin Blunstone co-founded The Zombies in 1962. After signing to Decca Records the band enjoyed their first million selling chart hit with She's Not There in 1964. The band toured the world and released their last album Odessey and Oracle in 1968 which featured another huge selling song Time of the Season. Colin’s solo career began with the 1971 album One Year on Epic Records, from which the hit single Say You Don’t Mind was taken. Further hits included I Don’t Believe In Miracles, How Can We Dare To Be Wrong, What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted, Tracks Of My Tears and The Alan Parson’s Project’s Old And Wise. The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent continue to tour around the world. This is your chance to catch one of the UK's most unique vocalists and songwriters.

Communion ONE presents: Patrick Wolf Presented by Communion ONE. Under 16s accompanied by an adult.

British combo Amber Run deliver lush, cinematic alt-pop with a moody and introspective tone, composed of Joshua "Joe" Keogh, Tom Sperring, and Henry Wyeth.

Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world’s finest and most creative modern fingerstyle guitar performers.

Over the past three years, Priddy has quietly been building a growing following, captivating audiences around the UK with her haunting vocals, rich harmonies, distinctive finger picking guitar style and enchanting songs whose lyrics celebrate her life-long love affair with literature and poetry. She has been championed by BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music and her debut EP 'Wolf' was chosen by Richard Thompson as his Best Thing I've Heard All Year in MOJO Magazine in 2018. With the buzz around her building, Priddy is making her mark in 2021 with the release of an eagerly-anticipated debut album on Navigator Records, The Eternal Rocks Beneath, which is set to bring her to even wider notice. The 10 self-penned tracks are delivered with a maturity and depth that belie the fact that this is her first full length release. At times tender, at times carrying a darker edge, the stories she weaves are transporting. Not surprising then that Nick Drake, John Martyn, Tunng and Scott Matthews are amongst her many influences. It has already received an amazing response from radio and press, including a 4 star review from The Observer, which described it as 'an accomplished set of original songs delivered in a breathtaking voice'. Meanwhile, Folk Radio declared it 'A debut of true substance, it's like searching for a simple shelter and stumbling upon a diamond mine'. The album was recorded over a 2-year period at Rebellious Jukebox studios, a little basement studio hidden beneath inner-city Birmingham and presided over by masterful producer Simon Weaver. The ensemble cast of musicians, including a sweeping string section, occasionally cut through by raw electric guitar and drums, as well as Richard March (Pop Will Eat Itself) on double bass and Mikey Kenny on fiddle, enhance Priddy's command of melody and lyricism and provide the perfect backdrop for the feelings of nostalgia and timelessness that underpin the record. Having already racked up some serious air play from the likes of Tom Robinson, Guy Garvey, Cerys Matthews, Radcliffe & Maconie, Gideon Coe, Steve Lamacq and Janice Long, as well as supported the likes of Richard Thompson & The Chieftains and playing well-earned spots at festivals and sell-out headline shows around the country, Priddy is a fast-rising star on the scene. The Eternal Rocks Beneath is poised to cement the place of this determined young woman in the folk world and beyond.

Alt pop and folk-inspired sounds from the London-based singer-songwriter, known for combining electronic sampling with classical instruments.

Mike Rice is one of Ireland and the UK's fastest rising stand ups with tens of millions of views on Instagram and TikTok. He is the co-host of hit podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting and has become a regular on Smash Hit podcast Have a Word.

Aurora Aksnes is a singer-songwriter who crafts dark pop music of rare depth. She is an autodidact and has been writing songs for over half her life. "I've had lots of practice, but I never dreamed about standing on a stage or being famous," she says. "That wasn't what I wanted. All I knew is that I needed to write music for myself."

Join this glamorous retro inspired, internationally acclaimed vocal harmony trio on a festive musical journey through some of the most famous Christmas songs of the swing era. From their album ‘Christmas with The Puppini Sisters’ (Universal), they bring you their own sassy reworkings of festive hits from the Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey and Eartha Kitt featuring some very special guests. This show is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit! Hot off the back of their collaboration with Michael Buble on his recent album ‘To Be Loved’, The Puppini Sisters are regular faces on some of the nation’s favourite TV shows – including The Graham Norton Show, ITV’s Christmas with Michael Buble, Good Morning, Loose Women and The Royal Variety Show.

California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is what you’d call a musician’s musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow’s Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK.　 Her recent album "Stonechild", produced by John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This is the Kit), received huge acclaim from fans and critics alike, and it’s easy to see why: her beautiful songs, rooted in the folk tradition are intricately detailed, acoustic-led pieces that teem with ideas.

Ben Barnes, actor and singer-songwriter, has announced a performance at Islington’s Assembly Hall this Autumn. Best known for his acting roles as Logan Delos in Westworld, Billy Russo in the in The Punisher and Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia, Ben in October 2021, realised his 20-year dream of releasing music, in the format of a 5 song EP, Songs for You. Based on his own life experiences, the EP is a soulful and introspective journey, which the title of, was inspired legendary American singer-songwriter Leon Russell’s 1970 track, A Song for You. Since the release of Songs for You, Ben has taken to the stage at some historic venues such as the Troubadour in LA, NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and for his live debut Ben performed at the Hotel Café, LA, which has previously welcomed artists such as Adele, John Mayer, Chris Martin, Billie Eilish and more. A lifelong musical fanatic, Ben began writing songs and working with producers and musicians at the age of just 19, however due to acting commitments never was able to release material.

An eclectic singer/songwriter with a haunting voice who balances emotional richness, awareness, and wry demeanor in his lyrics, Cass McCombs negotiates styles including Americana, Baroque pop, psychedelia, and sprawling jam band folk-rock, among others, in his music. He made his label debut in 2002 with the EP Not the Way. A series of unpredictable records followed, including 2008's Dropping the Writ -- his Domino Records debut -- and his first album for Anti-, 2016's Mangy Love. His eighth studio LP overall, the latter appeared on both the Billboard rock and Americana/folk charts.