Noya Rao

A mini-festival celebrating ten years of one of the UK’s finest labels. Featuring live performances from: Mammal Hands + Noya Rao + Caoilfhionn Rose + Hania Rani Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra DJ sets from Sunda Arc, Matthew Halsall + Kerstan (Gondwana) Founded in 2008, by Manchester-based trumpeter, composer and producer Matthew Halsall, Gondwana Records, turned 10 last autumn. Originally founded to shine a light on the Manchester scene, Gondwana Records is one of the UKs most influential jazz (and beyond) record labels, launching GoGo Penguin on the world and now home to an international roster featuring artists from as far afield as Los Angeles and Melbourne, Australia. Tonight’s very special show features performances from established stars alongside exciting new talent as Gondwana Records takes over one of the UK’s most iconic venues. The ethereal folk and trance influenced Mammal Hands from Norwich powerful electro-soul outfit Noya Rao from Leeds and a rare performance from Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra performing his trademark rain-streaked spiritual jazz from Manchester. Rising-star singer-songwriter Caoilfhionn (pronounced Keelin) Rose from Manchester, and Polish piano sensation Hania Rani performing compositions inspired by Icelandic landscapes and the Polish Bieszczady mountains. Line-up 7.30pm – 8.20pm Sage Two | Matthew Halsall & The Gondwana Orchestra 8.30pm – 9pm Northern Rock Foundation Hall | Hania Rani 8.30pm – 9pm Sage Two Bar | DJ Set 9.10pm – 10pm Sage Two | Noya Rao 10.10pm – 10.40pm Northern Rock Foundation Hall | Caoilfhionn Rose 10.10pm – 10.40pm Sage Two Bar | DJ Set 10.50pm – 11.50pm Sage Two | Mammal Hands 11.50pm – 1am Sage Two Bar | DJ Sets Please note times and venues are subject to change. Tickets do not guarantee entry to events taking place in Northern Rock Foundation Hall.