When: 7.30pm on Thursday 16 October 2025
Where: Hallé at St Michael’s, 36-38 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG

We’re excited to welcome Martha Tilston back to Manchester – to St Michael’s this time.

With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kae Tempest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.

The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying soundtrack album) – The Tape – which is garnering much praise and excitement. With her long-time collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others, they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought-provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves.

‘Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life’ – the Guardian

‘She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder, too’ – Time Out

Local support comes from Alwyn Jones. Raised in Sheffield, Alwyn Jones is an indie-folk singer songwriter making himself heard in Manchester. Originally a guitarist, his songwriting by draws from folk heroes such as Nick Drake and John Martyn. Alwyn now fronts Mediares, a new collective set to release their debut EP in early 2026 – combining the group’s folk roots with a grungy modern edge.

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.

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

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