Heather Nova

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Heather Nova first hit the airwaves in 1994 when her breakout album, Oyster, was released. The cool, infectious songs of Oyster put her firmly on the indie-pop map, and charted worldwide, and she has been making critically acclaimed albums and touring ever since.

But what really garnered Heather a loyal following has been her live performances; known for a voice that is both incredibly powerful but is also often described as ‘angelic’, she plays major rock festivals with full band as impressively as she captivates audiences in intimate theatres with just a cellist as accompaniment. She has toured consistently in the 30-plus years since starting out, and her shows continue to sell out quickly.

‘Live music transcends the sum of its parts,’ she says. ‘There is a magic that happens that I am not fully in control of; I just let go, open up, and allow the music to come through me. The audience brings their emotions and their energy, and the synergy is born.’

This tour will be an eclectic mix of acoustic, cello driven tracks combined with synths, beats and percussion.

She will perform a combination of brand new material from her forthcoming album, as well as older ‘fan favourites’.

‘Live music has a more significant role than ever these days,’ says Heather. ‘Concerts create a moment of unification, community, and harmony, when there is so much division in the wider world today.’

This concert takes place in Hallé at St Michael’s – a former Roman Catholic church, which was founded in 1859 and became the heart of the Little Italy Community in Ancoats.

AGE RESTRICTION: This is a 14+ show. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.