Red Balloon Music presents… Lauren Housley & Natalie McCool LIVE
Schedule
Sun Feb 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Monastery Manchester | Manchester, EN
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Two powerhouse voices. One epic venue.Red Balloon Music brings together Laura Housley & Natalie McCool – two of the UK’s most exciting contemporary singer-songwriters – for a co-headline show in the jaw-dropping surroundings of The Great Nave at The Monastery. Expect soaring vocals, killer tunes and lyrics that hit you right in the feelings.
Supporting artists TBC
LAUREN HOUSLEY
Yorkshire-born, award-winning and armed with a voice that can both punch and soothe, Lauren Housley blends country, soul and raw storytelling into something seriously special. With BBC Radio 2 playlisted singles and praise from legends like Bob Harris, she’s shared stages with Van Morrison, Jack Savoretti, Vintage Trouble and more. Live, she’s magnetic. On record, she’s unstoppable.
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“A bulldozing Country-Soul sound”
Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“One of my favourite UK artists. I really love her sound”
Louder Than War
“Lauren is one of our most talented new singer songwriters, blessed with a sublime voice, and a natural rapport with audiences.”
RnR Magazine
“Lauren Housley’s blend of material is both thrilling and tender, propelled by a voice that stirs and soothes”
More info about Lauren here: https://www.laurenhousley.com/
NATALIE MCCOOL
Dreamy but dangerous, Natalie McCool weaves together Buckley, Cocteau Twins and PJ Harvey energy with shimmering guitar lines and fearless songwriting. Champion of BBC 6 Music, Radio 1 and tastemakers across the UK, Natalie’s sound is both delicate and explosive, the kind that sneaks up on you and refuses to leave.
Huw Stephens – BBC Radio 1
“I love Natalie’s song-writing. It’s perfect pop with a subtle twist”
The Sunday Times
“Natalie McCool – Dig It Out. The Cheshire singer’s new single is a mesmerising KT Tunstall-like lilt-pop gem”
The Skinny
“Bearing metric tons of charisma, Natalie McCool’s clearly on the road to win hearts and minds. Our bet is that she’ll triumph, and then some”
Hunger Magazine
“Natalie McCool has been on our radar for a little while now with her pure-as-ice vocals and unique yet irresistibly catchy melodies”
More info about Natalie here: https://www.nataliemccool.co.uk/
WHAT TO EXPECT
→ Two full live sets
→ Big voices, bigger atmosphere
→ Indie, soul, alt-pop goodness
→ An unforgettable afternoon gig in a legendary space
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
Because discovering artists before they blow up is a power move.
Because live music hits different in a cathedral-like venue.
Because Sundays deserve soundtracks too.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Doors open: 12.30pm
Music from: 1pm – 4.30pm
Location: The Monastery Manchester, M12 5WF
Entry: £20 + booking fee
Booking essential – grab your ticket early.
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Where is it happening?
The Monastery Manchester, 89 Gorton Lane,Manchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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