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MUSIC
PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING
Sat 1 Oct 8pm
Having previously explored the space race, coal mining and World War II, PSB’s Bright Magic, which debuted and got to number two in the UK album charts, was shaped by (and recorded at) Berlin’s historic Hansa Studios - a facility famed for its association with David Bowie, Depeche Mode, U2, Nick Cave and more.
Hall £35
PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING
BLACK VOICES / GOSPEL REVISITED PROJECT / JOHN BERNARD / DENZEL KIRA
Take Another Look
Sat 8 Oct 4.30pm & 6.30pm
Forming part of our opening weekend celebrations Take Another Look is a unique collaboration between Black Voices, Gospel Revisited Project and John Bernard. Black Voices are renowned for their special form of a cappella and have a repertoire that speaks of social justice, freedom and hope through a range of musical genres while Gospel Revisited Project celebrates the significant influence of gospel music. John Bernard is a spoken word artist and rapper based in Coventry, whose work commentates on social issues, youth empowerment, faith and purpose. Performing with him is 16-year old rising spoken word artist from Radford, Coventry, Denzel Kira. This will be a truly inspiring Midlands showcase, that you won’t want to miss.
Foyer FREE
BLACK VOICES
GRACE PETRIE
Sat 15 Oct 7.30pm
Protest singer Grace has an army of loyal fans across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes, thanks to previous tours with Frank Turner, Billy Bragg, Hannah Gadsby, and The Guilty Feminist. Continuing to gain in popularity, her tenth album, 2021’s Connectivity, even cracked the Top 40. Joining her on tour is accompanist Ben Moss.
Theatre £16.50 Under 26s £7.50 All ages / contains strong language
Stationary Peaceful Protest & Sidewalk Stories
Sat 15 Oct 7.45pm
West Midlands jazz wunderkind Xhosa Cole, presents his first live feature film score, a soundtrack to a masterpiece of New Black Cinema, Sidewalk Stories - American filmmaker/actor Charles Lane’s superb yet rarely seen retelling of Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid. Stationary Peaceful Protest is a collaboration between Xhosa and Shiyi Li and was inspired by the Birmingham Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Joined by a talented eight-piece ensemble to rescore Lane’s film, Cole was the winner of the BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year in 2018 and Jazz FM’s Breakthrough Act of the Year 2020.
Studio £15 Under 26s £10
© IAN DAVIES XHOSA COLE
THE UNTHANKS SORROWS THE UNTHANKS
Sorrows Away Tour Sun 16 Oct 7.30pm
The Unthanks perform music from their new album Sorrows Away, their first, full non-project-based record since 2015 BBC Folk Album Of The Year, Mount The Air.
Using the traditional music of the North-East of England as a start point, the influence of Miles Davis, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 14 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.
Hall £28.50 Under 26s £7.50
14+
JIM GHEDI © SCOTT HUKINS
JIM GHEDI
Wed 19 Oct 7.45pm
Although clearly well versed in the history of British folk music, South Yorkshire’s Ghedi stands out as a potential torch bearer for a new generation of respectful yet experimental performers.
Having made his name with work that explored the natural world, he’s now finding inspiration in writers John Clare, Robert Macfarlane and Barry Hines.
Studio £16 (£14) Under 26s £7.50
14+
SAM AMIDON
DONGYANG GOZUPA
DONGYANG GOZUPA
Sat 29 Oct 7.45pm
Dongyang Gozupa stormed the K-Music Festival last year - the Korean band’s wild mix of metal and gugak (traditional Korean styles) makes a dark, dissonant sound that stirs in an anarchic sense of humour too. Combining powerful bass and drums with the yanggeum (hammer dulcimer), DG are back as part of K-Music 2022.
Studio £16 (£14) Under 26s £7.50
All ages
PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
© DANIEL DITTUS SOUMIK DATTA
SOUMIK DATTA
The Hope Notes Tour Wed 9 Nov 7.45pm
Soumik Datta is an award-winning musician, producer, and television presenter. He plays the 19-stringed sarod and combines Indian music with spoken word, arts activism, and electronica. Soumik has collaborated with Beyonce, Jay-Z, Bill Bailey, Nitin Sawhney, Joss Stone, Anoushka Shankar and Akram Khan to name a few.
CHRIS THILE
Supported by Sam Amidon Thu 10 Nov 7.30pm
A founding member of the Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, and songwriter Chris has been described as ‘that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical’ (Guardian), and a ‘genredefying musical genius’ (NPR). Support comes from fellow Nonesuch artist Sam Amidon.
Theatre £26.50
Ticketholders are invited to attend a free open soundcheck inside the venue with Soumik Datta exploring his creative process in action. Limited places available book via Box Office.
Studio £19 Under 26s £7.50
14+
GOGO PENGUIN
Supported by Vega Trails Fri 11 Nov 7.30pm
Internationally hailed as electrifying live performers and innovative soundtrack composers, GoGo Penguin channel electronic and club culture atmospheres alongside minimalist, jazz and rock influences to create music that pulses and flows - from the dancefloor to meditative inner-worlds. Supported by Vega Trails, the new project from Milo Fitzpatrick (Portico Quartet) and Jordan Smart (Mammal Hands).
Hall £22.50 Under 26s £10
GOSPEL REVISITED PROJECT
+ DJ Haych Sat 12 Nov 7.30pm
Celebrating the impact and influence of gospel music, revisiting the works of pioneering lyricists and composers. A fantastic opportunity to hear reimagined classics from a gospel music timeline of the early 1800s to the late 1990s. Lyricists and composers such as Fanny J Crosby, Thomas A Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, André Crouch, The Hawkins and Richard Smallwood, to name a few. Perfect for lovers of gospel, jazz and soulful, spiritual music.
The live show is followed by a post-show DJ set in the Theatre Bar by legendary gospel tastemaker (as featured on 1Xtra), DJ Haych. Theatre £19.50, £16.50 Under 26s £7.50
ERASED TAPES : 15 YEARS
Rival Consoles, Penguin Cafe, Hatis Noit, Douglas Dare Sun 20 Nov 7pm
A very special one-off concert celebrating 15 years of the groundbreaking independent record label, Erased Tapes. Featuring a unique double billing of pioneering electronic producer, Rival Consoles and folk-minimalist collective Penguin Cafe, plus support from English songsmith Douglas Dare and Japanese vocal artist, Hatis Noit.
Hall £26.50, £22.50 Under 26s £7.50
GALLERY LATE
Sat 26 Nov 4pm - 11pm
To celebrate our new Autumn/Winter exhibition, Radical Landscapes, we are hosting our first Gallery LATE event, featuring a host of artists. See page 8 for mor details.
FOLK IN THE FOYER
4pm-7.30pm
FREE
AN EVENING WITH COWBOY JUNKIES
Thu 24 Nov 8pm
Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.
Formed in Toronto with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 26 albums.
Theatre £31.50, £26.50
COWBOY JUNKIES © HEATHER POLLOCK
OF THE ARTIST AND THE MODERN INSTITUTE JEREMY DELLER ACID BRASS, 1997 © COURTESY
7.30pm
ALINA BZHEZHINSKA’S HIPHARP COLLECTIVE
Thu 8 Dec 7.45pm
Ukrainian composer and harpist Alina Bzhezhinska has built a strong reputation for innovation. Drawing from influences that include Dorothy Ashby’s ‘Afro-Harping’, Alice Coltrane’s spiritual music, Joe Henderson’s free form jazz experimentation and 90s Acid Jazz and Trip Hop, Alina is creating an exciting new fusion of sounds.
Bryter Music PINK MOON
6.30pm
Sit and listen to both sides of Nick Drake’s original copy of Pink Moon played on Nick’s 1965 Gramophone Player. The event will be presented, with an accompanying talk, by Cally Callomon, manager of Bryter Music, the Estate of Nick Drake. Conceived by Turner-Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller and the Williams Fairey Brass Band in 1997, Acid Brass fuses traditional brass band music with acid house and Detroit techno. The 60-minute performance is preceded by a talk by Jeremy Deller.
Theatre £21, £18 Under 26s £7.50
GHOST TOWN DJS
“Coming to prominence with her imaginative reworkings of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby’s jazz harp explorations, Alina Bzhezhinska salutes both on Reflections, her new album, with a psychedelic funk re-working of Ashby’s Soul Vibrations and a homage to Alice Coltrane’s Fire, with her band blowing up a storm.”
Jazzwise
Studio £16 Under 26s £7.50
14+
JAZZ FRIDAYS
Weekly from Fri 7 Oct 5.30pm - 7pm
We’re launching a new programme of live jazz, based in Benugo Bar & Kitchen. Every Friday from Friday 7 October 5.30-7.00pm. Led by The Moloney Trio featuring Aaron Moloney (drums), Wayne Matthews (bass) and Keenan Ngo (piano) plus special guest musicians.
Foyer FREE
RUBY TURNER
Sat 28 Jan 7.30pm
One of the few British artists to achieve a US R’n’B chart number one (with It’s Gonna Be Alright), Ruby’s performed with Motown greats like The Four Tops, and has recorded with Bryan Ferry, UB40 and Mick Jagger. She’s a firm fixture with Jools Holland’s orchestra, and also performed at both the Queen’s Diamond and Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Theatre £26
RUBY TURNER
