Hazel O'Connor & Bluja

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Hazel O’Connor + Bluja

Following last year’s sensational show here Hazel’s back ....book early!

Striding into the spotlight with cult movie Breaking Glass, award-winning singer-songwriter, Hazel O'Connor immediately became an iconic figure . Here live and onstage, her unforgettable songs from the film including Eighth Day, Will You,, Big Brother, and If Only seem even more relevant in our present times.

"They were absolutely fantastic, bringing the entire audience roaring to its feet."Daily Telegraph.

Expect a sumptuous evening of some of the greatest songs from the 20th century delivered with passion and fire - a soulful introspective dip into Hazel stunning portfolio – the old, the new and everything in between.

Award winning singer-songwriter HAZEL O'CONNOR , with a much anticipated and already acclaimed new album "Bluja" out now, teams up here with virtuoso saxophonist CLARE HIRST (Bellestars, Communards,David Bowie ) and SARAH FISHER (Eurythmics) on keyboards and vocals. This dynamic new collaboration debuted to sell-out houses earlier this year, melding Hazel's superb vocals with stunning sax, driving keyboards and a powerful blend of voices and musicianship that bring a sweet touch of class and energy to their vibrant performance. From iconic figure and BAFTA nominated actress in 1980 cult movie Breaking Glass, to consistently writing, recording and performing, Hazel’s sultry vocals continues to woo and delight audiences worldwide. Book early it's gonna be busy! "The expressive power of her singing, songwriting craft and warm strong personality" The Times"

"The year was 1980. The UK slid into recession and inflation stood at 18 per cent. Amid the doom and gloom - a film that captured the era precisely and made an unknown singer-songwriter from Coventry into a star. Breaking Glass launched the career of Hazel O'Connor." Andy Bevan (ITV)

Tensheds

Winner of the PRS Unsigned Award 2008 and Northern Trax Award Winner 2009.

The inimitable Tensheds put in a storming opening set on Hazel's last visit here and it's great to have him back.