Jackie Oates and Belinda O'Hooley

Gigs · Hebden Bridge

Jackie Oates and Belinda O'Hooley

Saturday 24 April 2027 · Doors 18:45

Wadsworth Community Centre, Hebden Bridge

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Jackie Oates and Belinda O'Hooley is on Saturday 24 April 2027 at Wadsworth Community Centre, Hebden Bridge, with doors at 18:45. Tickets start at £9.90, including the booking fee.

Join two of the most distinctive and cherished voices in British folk, Jackie Oates and Belinda O’Hooley, as they present a captivating evening of music, song and story. Both are celebrated for their deeply expressive musicianship, warmth and the rare intimacy of their live performances. In their brand new show, When the Light Draws In, Jackie and Belinda weave together original compositions with traditional folk music and song. Shaped by their natural rapport and deep musical sensitivity, the evening promises to be spell-binding - with plenty of humour, reflection, beauty and connection. Jackie Oates stands at the heart of the British folk scene as one of the country’s most distinctive voices. Jackie is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work has redefined contemporary English folk. Jackie persistently seeks out unexpected artistic corners to illuminate with her voice, research, writing, and musicianship. Belinda O’Hooley is an acclaimed pianist, singer and composer whose music is steeped in a rich musical heritage and draws inspiration from her Irish roots. Widely known as one half of the celebrated duo O’Hooley & Tidow, Bel...

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