The Vernon Spring is the recording project of North London-born musician Sam Beste, whose journey traces various arcs across jazz, soul, ambient, and songwriting modes.
His debut EP and subsequent releases, including the acclaimed A Plane Over Woods and Earth, On A Good Day, established a signature sound for The Vernon Spring: ethereal piano work layered with emotive vocals and subtle electronics.
Due to unforseen circumstances, unfortunately the advertised Saltlines show has been changed, folk-roots supergroup The Gigspanner Big Band will now play a special solo show at The Tung Auditorium.
The band features some of the biggest names on the folk scene, playing songs from their new album Turnstone.
Hear the blazing fanfares that open Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony? For Tchaikovsky, they symbolised Fate, and the whole symphony simply bursts with melody and emotion.
If you’ve already heard Vasily Petrenko conduct Russian music, you won’t need telling twice: things are about to get exciting, in a concert that begins with the flying fiddles of Weinberg’s Moldavian Rhapsody and features the unforgettable tunes of Shostakovich’s irreverent Suite. Trust them, you’ll know them when you hear them!
Alongside Ligeti’s musical puzzles and Nielsen’s captivating Wind Quintet, the Ormonde Ensemble shine a spotlight on incredible works by female composers and those from underrepresented backgrounds. They’ll perform some exciting new arrangements and Isa Gibbs’ Dreamery – a musical journey through a factory where dreams are made…
Emerging onto the UK folk scene with her debut album, Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie explored folklore and stories of her hometown, Warwick, through ecological, sociological, and personal themes (‘full of delicacy, precision, and gentle delight’, The Guardian). It connected with wider audiences and secured her a place on the UK touring circuit. After the release of her celebrated album, Ellie has continued to firmly root herself in the songwriting scene.
As the world turns its eyes and ears to Eurovision, the Everyman is here to get you all set for the big final.
Who better to run you through your Eurovision paces than the truly sensational NANA FUNK. The all-singing, sometimes-dancing superstar of the ages comes back Downstairs at the Everyman to guide you through Eurovision greatness.
Sing along and have a boogie to the best Eurovision tunes from years gone by. Joining Nana on singing duties are two vocal powerhouses!
Book your table and get into the party mood with some classic Eurovision tunes and Eurovision karaoke before we screen the grand final. Watch in style as the 69th Eurovision winner is crowned.
You can expect glitter, flag waving, fizz and friends!
Nana Funk will be hosting the pre-screening hour before the show begins.
Ticket includes a welcome drink. House opens at 6.30pm for karaoke, drinks and food. Live broadcast starts at 8pm. Event closes at midnight.
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band.
This is a standing event.If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.
There’s rhythm in the air, and it’s not just confined to Roberto Sierra’s toe-tapping Fandangos.
It’s the driving force behind the nostalgic melodies of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – the sound of a Russian composer stranded in Centerport, New York, and amid the freeways and palm trees of 1940s California. In between, Pablo Ferrández summons up the quiet power and deep poetry of Elgar’s hugely popular Cello Concerto. “A star in the making” says one critic: we say he’s already up there!
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.