Event type: Music

One of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation, J. A. Jayant is celebrated for his rich tone, lyrical expression and imaginative improvisation. This concert offers an immersive journey through Indian classical music, where melody and rhythm unfold with elegance, intensity and spontaneity.

He is joined by two outstanding percussionists: R N Prakash, a highly respected mridangam artist known for his precision, flair and sensitive accompaniment, and Kousic Sen, an acclaimed tabla player recognised for his dynamic solo and collaborative work.

Together, they create a vibrant and nuanced musical dialogue, showcasing the depth, virtuosity and expressive power of Indian classical music.

Voted one of the “Hottest Bass Players in the World” by Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is a boundary-pushing bassist and electrifying performer who has drawn comparisons to Jaco Pastorius. Playing a fusion of Indo-jazz, funk and groove, he has collaborated with icons including Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Wayne Krantz and Trilok Gurtu.

Joining Shez is visionary guitarist Guthrie Govan, famed for his virtuosic technique and work with Hans Zimmer. Guthrie has been voted “Guitarist of the Year” by Guitarist magazine, graced the covers of Guitar Player and Guitar World and has earned his place as guitar royalty on the world stage.

Completing this stellar line-up are long-time collaborators Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keyboards and Sophie Alloway – dubbed the ‘Goddess of Groove’ by Jazz FM – on drums.

Following spectacular sell-out performances at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Royal Festival Hall and The Jazz Café, as well as major international festivals from Europe to New Zealand, Shez and his band have built a devoted following and a reputation as one of the most exhilarating live acts today.

Now touring acclaimed new album Spellbound – featuring drum titan Dennis Chambers – Shez and Guthrie bring this exciting music to the stage.

Expect a spellbinding journey through euphoric jazz, thundering funk, cosmic improvisation and intoxicating grooves.

Future Yard & Milap presents.

An intimate evening of songs and stories, plus an open Q&A session. 

As lead singer and songwriter of The Stranglers during their golden period, Hugh Cornwell cast a spell mixing fact, history, mythology and ideology within the lyrics of the songs. It was a heady mix, leading to the band’s success throughout the world, and they became championed for experimentation and commerciality in equal measures. 

Hugh was responsible for all the band’s most memorable songs across ten stellar albums that consolidated his stature as a unique songwriter and musician. His lyrics to Golden Brown are a songwriting masterclass. 

His solo career has led to ten albums of critically acclaimed songs, culminating in Moments of Madness, described as a ‘late flowering classic’ and a ‘modern‑day masterpiece’.  Hugh last performed acoustic solo performances in the UK in 2017 and will be heading out across the country this November 2026. 

As well as dipping into both The Stranglers’ and his own wealthy catalogue of songs, he’ll be performing new songs from his next studio album, Succubus, the follow‑up to Moments of Madness. These songs will be heard for the first time on this tour. 

There will also be an open‑mic moment in the show for the audience to ask him questions, which he will answer if possible. 

“I’m not sure how much longer I can continue to perform, and so this will be my final solo acoustic tour.” 

Take this opportunity to experience the legendary acoustic live performance of one of the UK’s greatest living songwriters while you can. 

Just Hugh, a guitar and a microphone.