Red Balloon Music Presents An Evening With James Walsh (Starsailor)

The Monastery Manchester is delighted to welcome James Walsh, acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman of Starsailor, for an intimate live performance in the breathtaking surroundings of the Monastery's Great Nave.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

When | 6:30PM – 9:30PM on Wed 15th July, 2026

*Doors open 6pm

Where | The Monastery, 89, Gorton Lane, Gorton, Manchester.

Who | Open to all, no age restrictions

Entry | General entry £22 (+ £1.06 online booking fee)

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

James Walsh: Headliner

As the voice behind some of the most memorable British songs of the last two decades, James Walsh has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive and emotionally resonant songwriters. With Starsailor, he achieved international success through acclaimed albums including Love Is Here, Silence Is Easy and On The Outside, producing enduring favourites such as Alcoholic, Good Souls and Four To The Floor.

For this intimate evening, James will perform two acoustic sets, carefully curated to include beloved Starsailor classics, solo material and selected cover versions. Presented in the unique atmosphere of The Monastery’s Great Nave, expect a captivating live music experience.

We Were Strangers: Special Guest

Opening the evening is special guest We Were Strangers, the project of Manchester songwriter Stefan Melbourne. Known for his cinematic and deeply evocative alternative folk sound, Melbourne has received widespread critical acclaim, with his music featured in Netflix trailers and praised by the UK music press.

What began as a solo project has grown into one of Manchester’s most compelling independent music acts. Following extensive touring across Europe, We Were Strangers released the acclaimed debut album Beneath A Broken Sky, produced by long-time collaborator James Kenosha.

With a limited number of tickets available, early booking is strongly recommended.