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.

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967. 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.

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!!!

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before. He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial left. Everyone’s an idiot but him. Nice is out. Right is in. The vibe shift is real. Old Wang’s riding it. You know him from one series of Taskmaster, one episode of Would I Lie to You, and one minute of Wonka. Presented by Avalon UK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DHP Presents : Rodney crowell With very special guest Presented by DHP FAMILY. 14+ (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)

AGMP presents Matt Bianco The 'Gravity' Tour plus special guests

Seth Lakeman is a British folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his narrative-driven songs and energetic live performances. He gained recognition with his 2005 album "Kitty Jay," which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled speakeasy, while somehow feeling fresh and innovative.

With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist –surrealist rock ’n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed myriad genres with humor, intelligence, and originality over more than thirty albums and seemingly infinite live performances. From The Soft Boys’ proto-psych-punk and The Egyptians’ Dadaist pop to solo masterpieces like 1984’s milestone I Often Dream of Trains and 1990’s Eye, Hitchcock has crafted a strikingly original oeuvre rife with sagacious observation, astringent wit, recurring marine life, mechanized rail services, cheese, Clint Eastwood, and innumerable finely drawn characters real and imagined. Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’. His most recent album The Man Upstairs is a bittersweet love letter to a vanishing world. Produced by legendary folk-rock svengali Joe Boyd (Pink Floyd, Nick Drake) the album was critically acclaimed by MOJO, Uncut and The Quietus. This TalkingGigs event gives you a chance not only to hear Robyn perform and tell tales in his unique style but also to hear him talk about his music and career and even ask him the question that has always intrigued you.

Drummer/producer Makaya McCraven brings together 'future-is-now drumming” with his unique and powerful sound.

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.

Join us for a transcendent evening of Sufi Qawwali music as Fanna-Fi-Allah celebrates 25 years of sharing this sacred tradition with audiences across the globe. This special event is part of their 25th Anniversary World Tour, honouring the rich heritage of Qawwali—a centuries-old musical form rooted in devotion, poetry, and spiritual ecstasy. Qawwali is a journey into the divine, where rhythmic tabla, harmonium melodies, and soaring group vocals weave together to awaken the heart. Fanna-Fi-Allah remains dedicated to preserving this powerful tradition in its purest form, carrying forward the teachings of their esteemed mentors with devotion and authenticity. Led by Tahir Qawwal and accompanied by master musicians, Fanna-Fi-Allah offers an experience that transcends language, inviting audiences to connect deeply with the spiritual and cultural beauty of Qawwali.

Known for her fierce energy and soulful voice, Ella Eyre has been unstoppable since her first album, with a knack for big hits; We Don’t Have To Take Our clothes Off, Came Here For Love, Just Got Paid, New Me, Waiting All Night & Answerphone – totalling at over 1.8 billion streams. She has co-written and collaborated with the likes of Sigala, Wiz Khalifa, Paloma Faith, Meghan Trainor, Alok, Becky Hill, and Sonny Fodera, to name a few, and has an extensive list of successes including a double platinum UK #1 single, a BRIT Award, two MOBO Awards, two further platinum selling singles and a UK Top 5 album. Since her last album, Ella embarked on a solitary journey of self-discovery, allowing herself and her music to evolve into a deeper, more soulful introspection, reflecting her inner transformation. Revisiting her musical roots, she has reconnected with her earlier influences, such as; Lauryn Hill, Gnarls Barkley and Outkast, finding inspiration in their timeless sound. This is an 10+ event U16’s accompanied by an adult. ID required for 16+ .

One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock 'n' roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. After moving to the U.S. and assimilating himself into the country music scene, Albert quickly garnered a reputation as one of the fastest guitar players in the business. He recorded a number of solo albums, and won a Grammy in 2002 for his contribution on 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown'.

AGMP Concerts presents OMAR SOSA & SECKOU KEITA SUBA TRIO with Gustavo Ovalles The Atlantic Ocean separates Cuba and Senegal, the respective birthplaces of piano virtuoso Omar Sosa and kora maestro Seckou Keita, a distance diminished by their shared ancestral connection to Africa. When the pair met in 2012, Seckou loved Omar for his musical spirituality, whilst Omar saw in Seckou a rare ability to collaborate but not lose his identity. Their debut album Transparent Water (2017) was hailed as "beautiful, rhapsodic... spiritual" (Songlines) and "mesmerising, evocative and sophisticated" (World Music Central). Omar Sosa has released over 30 albums during an incredible career that has included nominations for seven GRAMMY or Latin GRAMMY awards; Seckou Keita is a multi-award winner, most recently as the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year (2019). Recorded during lockdown and released in 2021, Sosa and Keita's second album SUBA is a hymn to hope, to a new dawn of compassion and real change in a post-pandemic world, a visceral reiteration of humanity's perennial prayer for peace and unity. Joining Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita in the studio and for live performances is the inimitable Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles. Presented by AGMP. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

dreamers’ circus World-class new Nordic music Dreamers’ Circus is one of the most acclaimed and adventurous acoustic bands in the Nordic region. Blending Nordic folk with classical lyricism, jazz improvisation, and pop energy, the trio creates a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking. Since forming in Copenhagen, the group - Nikolaj Busk (piano, accordion), Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin), and Ale Carr (cittern) - has released seven albums, toured internationally, and earned major awards including recognition as a “Special Ensemble” by the Danish Arts Foundation. With backgrounds spanning folk, classical, and jazz, they bring virtuosity and imagination to every performance. Their latest album Handed On reflects on their musical heritage, while their dynamic live shows showcase the playful joy and precision that define their unique sound. “They’re world class. Now the world needs to hear them.” - Sing Out Support Act: ★★Duo Ruut Duo Ruut's★★ sound is based on the common ground that two young Estonian musicians and songwriters, Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi have explored since coming together in 2017. Their sound ties together a single Estonian zither and two distinct voices. Inspired by the traditions of their Estonian heritage, they draw influence from both the beliefs of different cultures and their own contemporary and emotive songwriting. Presented by DMP and Fire in the Mountain Festival LTD. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

An intimate show from Editors frontman Tom Smith, playing songs from his debut solo record and his Editors catalogue.

AEG Presents: Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show Presented by AEG This is an 14+ event

Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter. The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

Portuguese fado and pop singer who has worked with Milton Nascimento, Chico Barque, and Tribalistas, and starred in Carlos Saura's film Fados.

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including "You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love?" and "Days Like These". His novel "Diary of a Somebody" was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, "Sounds Made by Humans", in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, "How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside". Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

Imelda May with a new show in support of her sixth studio album 11 Past The Hour. A record that brims with sensuality, emotional intelligence, spirituality and intuition, marking a new chapter for Imelda and showcasing her at her most authentic Imelda will deliver a night of invigorating rock’n’roll, with a purpose. Witness an artist dive deep into her true self, her Irish roots and her love of storytelling as she sings from her soul.

Legendary singer Tony Christie has found international fame with hits like I Did What I Did For Maria, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas and of course the number one single (Is This The Way To) Amarillo. Tony’s Irish roots (his grandmother and grandfather played in a ceilidh band) are celebrated on the album The Great Irish Songbook that came out in 2015. Collaborating with crossover folk band Ranagri, Tony produced a stunning set of traditional songs. Following on from the success of The Great Irish Songbook, Tony Christie and Ranagri have recorded a second album together, The Great Irish Songbook Vol II. In celebration of this they will be doing a short tour together in November and December at a number of venues from Glasgow to Southampton. Ranagri are Eliza Marshall, Donal Rogers, Eleanor Dunsdon and Jordan Murray, and are already well known and much loved to audiences in Greater Manchester. We are really pleased to be one of the few venues selected to host this short joint tour.

Shawn Colvin returns for a rare tour of the UK Over the course of three decades, Americana queen Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller, well-deserving of the commendation of her peers and the devoted audiences who have been inspired by her artistry. And as she enters her thirtieth decade as a songwriter and performer, she continues to reaffirm her status as a vital voice in music.

Eiko Ishibashi & Jim O’Rourke toured Europe for two weeks in 2023, a wonderful passage through France, Switzerland, Italy and Ireland; Pareidolia, the duo's fifth collaborative release, is a remix made up of resonances from those shows. The movement of sound in each performance and the relationships of sound between them; a dynamic medley of color and shape to pulse through earbuds, speaker cones and the air immediately surrounding you. This show is part of the Rough Trade 50 celebrations. Presented by Bird On The Wire All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn, best known together as Everything But The Girl, continue their residency at the MOTH Club with 3 more intimate seated shows in March. They will perform as a part-acoustic, part-electronic duo, accompanied by Rex Horan on double bass and Family Stereo's Blake Watt on guitar, drawing on songs from their 40-year careers as both solo artists and a best-selling duo. The evening will consist of two sets and an interval. Ben and Tracey will be on stage at 8pm. There is no support. The venue will be mostly seated with some additional standing. Seats allocated on first come first served basis. Doors 7pm. Presented by Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event.

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome highly revered singer-songwriter Jesse Malin, a staple of the New York music scene since the early 1980s, to the Barn Theatre on Thursday 1st June for a full band show. As Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) once said ““New York City is the center of the universe, and there is no New York City without Jesse Malin”. Starting out his music career when he was just twelve years old, fronting seminal New York hardcore punk band Heart Attack, Malin went on to front beloved ‘90s glam punks D Generation, before launching his solo career in the early noughties. From there, Malin – described by Uncut magazine as a “fearless storyteller” – has recorded nine solo albums and become renowned for his passionate and unifying live shows. Along the way, he has built a dedicated community of fans, including many high-profile admirers, which has led to collaborations – both live and in the studio – with Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams to name just a few. In 2021, Malin released his first ever double album, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’, a record forged in the wild flames of the lost pandemic year, which he described as “for those who pick up the pieces and find beauty in the madness”. 2022 was another busy year, with a triumphant appearance at Glastonbury a highlight amid numerous sold-out headlining shows, and a run of dates with Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem). This year, there have been shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first solo album, the acclaimed and still adored ‘The Fine Art of Self-Destruction’, and Malin now returns to the UK, including a first visit to Oxted!

The Handsome Family, formed by husband and wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks, bring their unique brand of alternative country music to the region. The Sparks’ music is steeped in the western gothic of New Mexico life. The unseen is powerful here. Nothing rusts, but entire oceans have disappeared. Ski masks mean robberies, but in the slow dive of the sun, enormous bugs awaken in thorny yards and unseen sirens and coyotes cry out to the purple sky. Just about anywhere you stand, there’s been some blood drawn. The Handsome Family continue to sell out venues worldwide that they couldn’t have filled before TV fame. Live, Brett (guitar/vocals) and Rennie (banjo/bass/vocals) are joined by drummer Jason Toth (worldwide) and multi-instrumentalist Alex MacMahon (USA). Their shows are full of humour and chit-chat. The Sparks’ aren’t afraid to reveal their ordinary humanness. The invisible couple is also very happy to be seen.

One of Britain's most celebrated contemporary folk singers, known for her mix of thoughtful originals, tasteful covers, and traditional fare.

Camille O’Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more. The multi-award-winning singer has stunned audiences around the world with her 5-star sell-out performances, including Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, La Clique, Royal Albert Hall, Later with Jools Holland (BBC). Dark, sexy, fierce, amusing and mesmerizing, Camille transforms each song into an intense, emotional and theatrical experience. Expect joy and pure passion.

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up Ivo Graham Jamali maddix Jen Nolan Rachel parris Phil Ellis Bumbling charmster, Taskmaster failure and lightning quick master stand-up IVO GRAHAM headlines the Union Chapel. Ivo is joined by an almighty line-up with Viceland and Buzzcocks hero JAMALI MADDIX, Mash Report host RACHEL PARRIS, superstar-in-the-making JEN NOLAN and Taskmaster’s dark horse PHIL ELLIS 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).

Rough Trade is very excited to present an outstore acoustic performance from Melanie C at Union Chapel, London. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Sweat', released via Red Girl. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). General Admission tickets do NOT come with an album. Please note this is an album release show so performances are usually around 45min. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 1st May via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/melanie-c/sweat-1 Accessibility: Accessible tickets are now sold out. Union Chapel has limited space for accessibility. If you require Accessibility tickets and these are no longer available, please do not purchase a GA ticket and expect to be accommodated. This is a strict policy to make sure the venue is safe for all customers. For more information on Accessibility at Union Chapel, please visit Accessibility Union Chapel. Presented by Rough Trade. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the band’s frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they possessed a tall, charismatic singer who was both camera-friendly and clever, who appeared to be just as much at ease on the catwalk that is pop’s conveyor belt as he was penning witty, incisive songs. While quite clearly Robert’s band, though, the Blow Monkeys were also gifted three immensely talented musicians in bassist Mick Anker (he of the trademark bowler hat), saxophonist Neville Henry and drummer Tony Kiley. Behind the band’s stylish veneer lay something else, which became increasingly apparent from Robert’s lyrics. While some of the Smash Hits generation avoided politics with a capital P, The Blow Monkeys openly criticised the policies of the Conservative government, railing against social injustices and adopting an openly left-of-centre stance on issues of the day. From openly endorsing the gay community “Digging Your Scene” to an outright attack on Margaret Thatcher ‘Celebrate (The Day After You)’ – a duet with the late, great Curtis Mayfield, The Blow Monkeys were always the thinking person’s pop group. As the 1980s progressed, so too did the band’s musical style, from a sound once dubbed “jazz punk” by Robert to a more soulful, jazzy style and an ever-increasing adoption of dance music. The Blow Monkeys of their rare, indie debut single ‘Live Today Love Tomorrow’ (recorded on a shoestring in 1981) would be barely recognisable to those who bought the Balearic remix of ‘La Passionara’ from 1990. And yet a soulful, spiritually uplifting strain has continued to run through their music – and, indeed, that of Robert’s solo recordings – to this day.

Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies like 'Stand By Me', 'The Lost Boys', 'Young Guns', Flatliners', 'A Few Good Men', 'A Time to Kill', 'Dark City', 'Melancholia' and most recently, a western called 'Forsaken,' as well as the TV series '24.' But unknown to many during the course of his career, he has taken on other vocations with the same kind of dedication and commitment. The first one, beginning around 1992, was that of a cattle rancher and competitive cowboy (roper) in the USTRC team roping circuit. He ran a successful ranch with partner John English for almost a decade. During that timeframe, Sutherland won numerous roping events around the country including Phoenix, Indio and the Los Angeles Open. In 2002, Sutherland, with his music partner and best friend Jude Cole, began a small record label called Ironworks. The goal of this label was to record local musicians and distribute their music at a time when the music industry was going through a monumental shift. Some of their artists included Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, HoneyHoney and Billy Boy On Poison. In 2009, Sutherland left the label to recharge and figure out what he was going to do next. In early 2015 Sutherland played Cole two songs he had written and wanted to record as demos for other artists to record. Cole responded positively to the songs and the album grew organically from those recordings. Two songs became four and four grew into six, until Cole suggested that they make a record. Their collaboration resulted in Kiefer Sutherland's upcoming debut album: 'Down In A Hole'.

FORM Presents Roger eno \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. All ages, under 16s accompanied by an adult.

James McMurtry may be the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation - Stephen King James McMurtry is an American rock / Americana songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove). His father, novelist Larry McMurtry, gave him his first guitar at age seven. His mother, an English professor, taught him how to play it: "My mother taught me three chords and the rest I just stole as I went along. I learned everything by ear or by watching people." James McMurtry latest release is The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy cords. The 10-song collection was co-produced by McMurtry & Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens) and is his first album in four years. It follows his 2021 acclaimed New West debut, The Horses and the Hounds, which Uncut Magazine said lifts storytelling-in-song to meticulous new levels As varied as they are, McMurtry's new story-songs find inspiration in scraps from his family's past: a rough pencil sketch by Ken Kesey that serves as the album cover, the hallucinations experienced by his father, the legendary writer Larry McMurtry, an old poem by a family friend. A supremely insightful and inventive storyteller, McMurtry teases vivid worlds out of small details, setting them to arrangements that have the elements of Americana but sound too sly and smart for such a general category. Funny and sad often in the same breath, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy adds a new chapter to a long career that has enjoyed a resurgence as young songwriters like Sarah Jarosz and Jason Isbell (who is namechecked on the new album) cite him as a formative influence. Known for his powerhouse performances, McMurtry tours year-round. You follow the words where they lead. If you can get a character, maybe you can get a story. If you can set it to a verse-chorus structure, maybe you can get a song. A song can come from anywhere, but the main inspiration is fear. Specifically fear of irrelevance. If you dont have songs, you dont have a record. If you dont have a record, you dont have a tour. You gotta keep putting out work.

Mica Paris MBE is one of the UK’s finest and most respected singers with a long career of hit singles and albums marking her out as a jewel of the UKs long history of R&B and Soul. Her album Gospel was released on Warner to critical acclaim and #1 in the UK R&B Album charts. The album features an original song “The Struggle”, telling the story of Mica’s meeting with Gladys Knight, as well as spellbinding versions of Rag ‘N’ Bone Man’s “Human”; John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace”; Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is”; and U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”. Mica was awarded an MBE in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to music, entertainment and charity.

DHP Presents : The wellermen Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Ranked No. 8 as "he hottest guitarist in the world right now" in the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by the readers of the British guitar magazine Total Guitar. Ichika Nito is one of Japan's hottest guitarists in the world. He has been receiving strong support from world-famous guitarists such as John Petrucci ( Dream Theater) and Pete Townshend ( The Who), as well as world-class artists such as Zedd, Martin Garrix, and John Cunningham, who has produced songs for Halsey, XXXTentacion, and others.
Ichika Nito's sensitivity and his one-of-a-kind guitar style, tone, and technique are highly acclaimed overseas, and he is constantly receiving calls to provide music and participate in music compositions. Despite his category as a guitarist, he has over 700,000 followers on Instagram and over 2 million subscribers to his YouTube channel. Those results show his worldwide popularity.

This year’s La Linea Festival proudly presents Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada, winner of the 2022 Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. She returns to London for a special performance at Union Chapel on Wednesday 29 April. One of the most compelling new voices in Latin music, Estrada has captivated audiences worldwide with her emotionally charged songwriting and the distinctive sound of the cuatro venezolano. Her music blends the folk traditions of her native Veracruz with contemporary influences, creating songs that feel both timeless and fiercely personal. Following her sold-out show at EartH Theatre in 2023, she comes back to London with her widely acclaimed new album Vendrán Suaves Lluvias - hailed by Rolling Stone as “her most powerful album yet.” With her spellbinding vocals and poetic lyricism, this promises to be one of the standout performances of this year’s festival. Presented by La Linea Festival and Bird On The Wire This is a 16+ event (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

The creators of Welcome to Night Vale - one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world - have announced the return of their wildly popular live show to Europe and the U.K. Night Vale is set to return to the UK and Europe complete with a brand new script entitled All Hail. Like the podcast, the live production of Night Vale brings stories of the surreal desert town of Night Vale to the stage as a fully-realized live show delivering rich, nuanced drama in the form of a community radio show hosted by Cecil Palmer (played by Cecil Baldwin). With guest stars and a live musical All Hail appeals to uninitiated audiences as well as to dedicated fans of the podcast, who hang onto Cecil’s every word. This unique script works equally well as a standalone show and as a complement to the constantly evolving narrative of the podcast.

There's never been a band from Manchester quite like The Slow Show, whose minimal but epic songs swell from gentle piano-led Americana to roaring choruses and string sections. These deeply personal songs about love and death have reduced audiences to hushed silence, even tears. Despite being under the radar in their hometown they have found champions at BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 and have played in Europe to large, sold out audiences. The band's use of choirs and a colliery brass band gives them a distinctly northern sound, but singer Rob Goodwin's deep, painstaking baritone sounds more like a distant relation of Johnny Cash than anything from the English North West.

Proudly Presented by Live Nation in association with UTA & Ebdon Management New stand-up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care. As seen on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky1), Ladhood (BBC3), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Secrets of the Comedy Circuit (ITVX). Over 4 million views online. Age 16+

LINX feat. DAVID GRANT + special guest support: PHIL FEARON & GALAXY David Grant brings back the group where he first found fame in 1980, LINX, for their first live shows in over 40 years! LINX were one of the main acts of the 'Brit-Funk' era with six hit singles between 1980-1982 with their biggest song 'Intuition' reaching #7 in the UK charts. Other hits included 'So This Is Romace', 'Throw Away The Key', 'Rise and Shine', 'Can't Help Myself' and their timeless classic debut single 'You're Lying'. LINX also contributed the track 'Don't Get in My Way' to the influential C81 compilation cassette released by New Musical Express magazine in 1981. David Grant went onto have huge success as a solo artist with songs such as 'Stop and Go', 'Watching You Watching Me', 'Could it Be I'm Falling In Love' (with Jaki Graham) and more. David has also appeared on the TV shows 'Pop Idol' and 'Fame Academy' as a judge/coach. Phil Fearon & Galaxy racked up a series of UK chart hits in the 1980's including 'Dancing Tight', 'What Do I Do', 'Everybody's Laughing', 'I Can Prove It' and more. An AGMP Concerts presentation.

Support act(s): tbc Presented by Bird On The Wire All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up David O'Doherty & more tba! King of the tiny keyboards, Ryanair Enya and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats plus his very own Channel 4 show Along For The Ride, DAVID O'DOHERTY headlines a phenomenal Saturday night line-up - with many more super-stars to be announced shortly. "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).

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up Henning wehn & more tba! German comedy ambassador and Would I Lie To You favourite HENNING WEHN headlines the Chapel! Expect teutonic jolliness and a hit-packed set from this master of stand-u. Joining Henning is a king-sized supporting line-up announced soon. "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).

AGMP Concerts presents JOHN SCOFIELD LONG DAYS QUARTET John Scofield (Guitar), John Medeski (Keyboards), Ted Poor (Drums), Vicente Archer (Bass). Calling it the Long Days Quartet in honour of the lengthy daylight hours of summer, this group is freshly forming to debut Scofield's recent groove compositions and revisit some classic Scofield material with modern perspectives. 27 years after their initial association (John Scofield's A GoGo album) keyboardist John Medeski and John Scofield continue their imaginative collaboration together. Over the decades they've followed with three more albums and much touring with Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood, Duo work and together in the cooperative project Hudson.

Teddy Thompson brings his new album Never Be The Same to the TOM stage - a collection of elegant, emotionally rich songs exploring love, loss and change. Produced by Grammy-winner David Mansfield, the record pairs Thompson’s warm vocals with understated, beautiful arrangements. From soulful first single So This Is Heartache to sweeping ballads and wry reflections, these are songs grounded in authenticity and craft. Inspired by masters like Bob Dylan, Thompson remains one of the most refined voices in modern songwriting.

On their debut collaboration, Little Windows, Teddy Thompson and American songstress Kelly Jones give audiences engaging views of the joys and sorrows of love and the vagaries of the human heart. Longtime mutual admirers, Teddy and Kelly first sang together at LA's Club Largo in 2011. The songs that they’ve written since capture complex emotions with simple honesty. You can hear the give and take, the dynamics, the occasional imperfections, the deep human soul of performances.

London based singer/songwriter Tom Speight is a driven talent with a string of EPs and a full-length album under his belt, gaining strong radio support from BBC Radio 2 with seven playlisted records in a row, and over 160 million streams across DSPs. Since 2014, he has gained international recognition from the UK, to Germany to Brazil, headlining shows and supporting some of the biggest acts, from Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, to Ben Howard and Travis.

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated from outside cultural and musical influence, the boys grew up playing the traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass. All of this changed abruptly one afternoon when a stranger crashed his car into a stately old oak tree on a particularly dangerous curve, which the locals refer to as the Devil's Elbow. Sadly, the stranger expired, but his legacy lives on! As the boys searched through the wreckage looking for identification, they discovered several vinyl AC/DC albums. After playing these back on an old Edison 78rpm Victrola, everyone agreed that the songs were right fine country music . . . and that the Lost Highway of Brother Hank Williams and this Highway To Hell of AC/DC were indeed the exact same damn road! And the rest is now enshrined in musical history. Most recently, Hayseed Dixie are exploring the inspired catalogue of the stadium rock of the 1970's and 1980's. This interest began during a 2014 Spring tour of Germany, in which the band heard the song Eye of the Tiger 6 different times on 6 different German radio stations in a single day while driving between Dortmund and Frankfurt. As the seed is planted, so the tree shall grow - this very quote appears on the inner sleeve of the 1980 album Escape by Journey. How very true indeed.

The monthly spectacle at the stunning Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up: Nina Conti Ed Byrne Ayo Adenekan Helen Bauer Laura Smyth All proceeds to Medical Aid For Palestinians. "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).

The monthly spectacle at the stunning gothic Union Chapel returns with another extraordinary line up Sara pascoe Doc brown Evaldas karosas thanyia Moore Star of Last One Laughing, Mock The Week, QI and so much more, household name and fan-fave of The Chapel SARA PASCOE headlines. Joining Sara is an almighty bill with freestyle rap-comedy sensation DOC BROWN, fast-rising EVALDAS KAROSAS, plus stand-up wonder THANYIA MOORE 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).

It’s not often one encounters an imagination with the depth and prolificacy of Jacob Collier’s. The London-based 26-year-old is dubbed by many as one of the most innovative musicians of his generation. In 2012, Jacob’s self-made YouTube videos achieved legendary status in the music world, attracting the praise of such luminaries as Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones, who manages Jacob to this day. Jacob’s debut album, In My Room, crafted entirely in his room at home, went on to win two GRAMMY’s. His success has led to musical collaborators and fans including the likes of Coldplay, Ty Dolla $ign, Tori Kelly, Daniel Caesar, Charlie Puth, Jessie Reyez, T-Pain, and SZA (to name a few). In January of 2018, Jacob began designing and creating a recording project on an unprecedented scale –a quadruple album called DJESSE: 50 songs, divided between four volumes, with each operating within a separate musical universe of sound, style and genre. Scattered across the four volumes are 30+ collaborators from across every facet of the music world. Djesse Volumes 1 & 2 both have earned him a GRAMMY each, affirming that Jacob has never lost a Grammy in a category he’s been nominated in. Djesse Vol. 3 is currently nominated for an additional three Grammys, including Album of the Year.

Now Wave Presents: Lambchop: An Evening with Lambchop Presented by Now Wave This is an 14+ event

Sam Gendel is a musician and producer living in Los Angeles, California. He is most known for his work with the saxophone, though he is proficient on multiple instruments. His work is diverse andincludes significant collaborations with a wide range of artists including Ry Cooder, Blake Mills, Sam Amidon, Perfume Genius, Moses Sumney, Knower, Vampire Weekend, and inc. no world. Gendel’s self-effacing approach has earned him a growing reputation: Jazz Times hailed him for creating “a distinctive sax sound,” and a review in the Guardian said he had found “an entirely new language for his saxophone.” Sam Wilkes is an American experimental/jazz/session bassist, producer, arranger, and composer based in Los Angeles. Wilkes’ music is steeped in genre fusion, colla boration, and tight rhythm section performance. Known for his work with saxophonist Sam Gendel, Louis Cole and KNOWER, Wilkes has recorded and or performed with Chaka Khan, Rufus Wainwright, Dijon, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Collier, Mk.Gee etc. Wilkes performs live primarily playing a Fender Precision bass while sitting down. “The group blurs the line between jazz duo and electronic-production team, providing listeners with not many notes but plenty of vibes.” (The New Yorker) Presented by Serious. This is an 16+ event

Crosstown Concerts presents: An Evening with LAMBCHOP Presented by Crosstown Concerts. This is a 14+ event (U16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Formerly held close as one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept musical secrets, Jarrod Lawson has exploded as an international sensation, garnering awards, performing at prestigious venues and spawning fresh notability for Portland's burgeoning soul/jazz music scene. Ever since Lawson released his eponymous debut album in 2014, the smokey voiced singer-songwriter and virtuoso pianist has been sending positive ripples around the globe with his powerful message music. He has completed six successful international tours with prestigious highlights extending from Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz and the UK’s Love Supreme festivals to Java Jazz festival in Indonesia, with performances in Beijing, Melbourne and at Tokyo’s Billboard Live. His very first overseas performance was at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s Club in London in 2014, following which the Jazzwise reviewer wrote: “With the deafening buzz surrounding this gig Lawson has to show and prove, and he does so and then some, pretty much from the downbeat”

January Blues Festival 2026 presents Bette Smith \+ support: TBC \+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY “The next big-voiced blues/soul sensation out of Brooklyn.” MOJO Magazine “Bette Smith moved effortlessly across the stage wearing a tight holographic vinyl dress and five-inch-heeled thigh-high boots, strutting like Tina Turner.” The New York Times The January Blues Festival is thrilled to welcome direct from the USA, blues-soul-funk vocal powerhouse Bette Smith for an exclusive London date. The young Bette Smith would have no idea that her music would take her around the world, from shows in America supporting the likes of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Drive-By Truckers to festivals in North America and Europe; from working with artists like Kirk Fletcher, Harvey Mandel, & Arthur Adams to spotlights in the pages of The New York Times, Billboard, and beyond. Presented by AGMP. This is an 18+ event