Afro Celt Sound System
plus Ladies of Midnight Blue
International. Universal. A pioneering fusion of music cultures.
Afro Celt Sound System are among the pioneers of the contemporary world music scene. Their ground-breaking fusion of African, Gaelic and Bhangra influenced sounds has won the hearts and minds of audiences since the group’s beginnings over 25 years ago. With album sales now topping more than one and a half million, two Grammy nominations to date and tours all around the world, they are the legendary afro-celtic band bringing spirits and music from different cultures together for a breath-taking show.
In March 2023, Simon Emmerson sadly passed away after prolonged illness. Simon founded the groundbreaking group and was the driving force in its innovative genre defying recordings and live shows. His loss will be felt for many years by both the band and their fans alike.
Simon was however steadfast in his belief that the band should continue after his passing, and had been working on the next album for some time. Then rest of the band are honoured to announce the new album OVA (short for Ovate, and the Afro Celt Symbol) will be released in Simon’s memory in October 2024, alongside the group’s first tour since 2019
Need to know
Price: From £27.50
Stage Times:
7.30pm Doors to Sage Two
8pm – 8.30pm Ladies of Midnight Blue
8.30pm – 9pm Interval (30mins)
9pm – 10.30pm Afro Celt Soundsystem
Please note timings are subject to change.
Age: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Contains strong language and adult themes.
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plus Ladies of the Midnight Blue
Ladies of Midnight Blue are an Afro-Latin percussion & brass duet comprised of Hannabiell Sanders and Yilis del Carmen Suriel. They create a powerful and upbeat fusion of rhythms, weaving combinations of melodic percussion, brass, vocal chants, and mbira.
The Ladies of Midnight Blue have performed all over the world and in the last 10 years they have been workshop facilitators and guest artists for various projects and residencies. Hannabiell was an Artist in Residence here at The Glasshouse in 21/22 and Ladies of Midnight Blue performed as part of her In Residence Gig. Their art and music workshops focus on community building and raising awareness concerning issues of inequality on all levels.
