2026

JOCELYN BROWN ANNOUNCES LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT HACKNEY EMPIRE

Soul, disco & dance icon returns to London for major 2026 date

Soul, disco and dance icon Jocelyn Brown has confirmed a London headline show at Hackney Empire on Friday 24 April 2026, marking one of her most significant UK appearances in recent years.

Tickets for Jocelyn Brown at Hackney empire – On sale Friday 30 January 2026

Tickets go on sale Friday 30 January 2026 at 10am and will be available via the Hackney Empire Box Office and Ticketmaster.

First London show since sold-out Jazz Café residency

This highly anticipated performance will be Brown’s first London appearance since her sold-out residency at the Jazz Cafe. The show will feature a full live band alongside very special guest Rozalla, celebrating a catalogue that has defined dancefloors and live stages for more than four decades.

A powerhouse live performer with an iconic catalogue

Renowned for her powerhouse vocals, warmth and commanding stage presence, Jocelyn Brown’s live performances are consistently praised for their energy, connection and crowd-pleasing setlists. Recent UK appearances have been described by audiences as “electric,” “joyful,” and “absolutely incredible,” with fans highlighting the shared sense of celebration that runs through her shows.

Her sets draw from an extraordinary body of work, including timeless classics such as Somebody Else’s GuyAin’t No Mountain High EnoughAlways There and Keep On Jumpin’, delivered with soul-driven musicianship, expertly curated medleys and moments of direct audience engagement.

A rare headline moment at a landmark London venue

Following recent festival appearances and ensemble showcases, this Hackney Empire date offers a rare opportunity to experience Jocelyn Brown centre stage in a prestigious theatrical setting, and is expected to be one of her standout UK headline moments of 2026.

JUDITH OWEN ANNOUNCES LONDON HEADLINE SHOW AT BUSH HALL

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and storyteller Judith Owen has announced a headline London performance at Bush Hall on Monday 1 June 2026, marking her return to the capital with a special full-band show.

The concert forms part of a select run of live dates supporting the release of Owen’s forthcoming new album, Suit Yourself, due in April 2026, and follows the announcement that she has sold out her show at PizzaExpress Live Holborn on Sunday 8 February.

Tickets On Sale Friday 30 January 2026

Tickets for Judith Owen at Bush Hall go on sale Friday 30 January 2026 at 10am, available via the Bush Hall box office and Ticketmaster.

A Full-Band London Show Celebrating New Music

The Bush Hall date will see Judith Owen perform with her band the Gentleman Callers, delivering an intimate yet high-energy live set that blends brand-new material from Suit Yourself with audience favourites. Known for her engaging stage presence and sharp storytelling, Owen’s live performances are widely regarded as both musically rich and emotionally resonant.

Who Is Judith Owen?

Renowned for a stylistic range that spans jazz, blues, pop, rock, classical music and musical theatre, Judith Owen has built a reputation as one of the most compelling live performers on the international circuit. Born into a musical Welsh family and raised in London, her sound is shaped by early exposure to classical music, jazz greats and Broadway musicals.

Her 2024 live album Judith Owen Comes Alive followed the success of 2022’s Come On & Get It, which has amassed multimillion streams and more than one million YouTube views. Recorded during a residency at Marians Jazzroom in Bern, Switzerland, the album revisits songs inspired by pioneering, often overlooked women of jazz and blues — a defining theme in Owen’s work.

Why You Should See Judith Owen Live in London

Judith Owen’s London return at Bush Hall promises a rare, intimate concert experience, combining new music, fearless storytelling and the unapologetic spirit that has defined her career. With a sold-out show already behind her, this headline date is set to be one of her most in-demand London performances to date.