Red Balloon Presents ... Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester
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Spend a Sunday afternoon immersed in extraordinary live music as BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet bring their blend of folk, jazz, blues, soul and global influences to the inspiring surroundings of The Monastery, Manchester.
Performed in the Great Nave, renowned for its extraordinary acoustics and Victorian architecture, this intimate concert combines powerful vocals, exceptional musicianship and an atmosphere unlike any other.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
When | 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Sunday 18th October, 2026
Where | The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF. Click here for directions.
Who | Open to everyone, no age restrictions
General Entry | £22.50
*Early booking recommended - a limited number of tickets are available for this special performance.
ABOUT RÍOGHNACH CONNOLLY & HONEYFEET
BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly, is renowned for her fearless musical curiosity, charismatic stage presence and unmistakable voice.
Together with Manchester-based collective Honeyfeet, she creates music that effortlessly blends folk traditions with jazz, blues, soul, protest songs and irresistible dance rhythms. Their performances move seamlessly between intimate storytelling and exuberant celebration, reflecting musical influences gathered from across the world.
Over the past decade Honeyfeet have captivated audiences at festivals including Glastonbury, Shambala, Beautiful Days, Boomtown, Wilderness, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling and Moovin, earning a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting live acts.
Alongside Ríoghnach are Lorien Garth Edwards (bass), Ellis Davies (guitar), John Ellis (keyboards), Biff Roxby (brass) and Phil Howley (drums), whose collective musicianship brings warmth, humour and infectious energy to every performance.
Performed in the Great Nave, renowned for its extraordinary acoustics and Victorian architecture, this intimate concert combines powerful vocals, exceptional musicianship and an atmosphere unlike any other.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
When | 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Sunday 18th October, 2026
Where | The Monastery, 89 Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF. Click here for directions.
Who | Open to everyone, no age restrictions
General Entry | £22.50
*Early booking recommended - a limited number of tickets are available for this special performance.
ABOUT RÍOGHNACH CONNOLLY & HONEYFEET
BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, Ríoghnach Connolly, is renowned for her fearless musical curiosity, charismatic stage presence and unmistakable voice.
Together with Manchester-based collective Honeyfeet, she creates music that effortlessly blends folk traditions with jazz, blues, soul, protest songs and irresistible dance rhythms. Their performances move seamlessly between intimate storytelling and exuberant celebration, reflecting musical influences gathered from across the world.
Over the past decade Honeyfeet have captivated audiences at festivals including Glastonbury, Shambala, Beautiful Days, Boomtown, Wilderness, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling and Moovin, earning a reputation as one of the UK's most exciting live acts.
Alongside Ríoghnach are Lorien Garth Edwards (bass), Ellis Davies (guitar), John Ellis (keyboards), Biff Roxby (brass) and Phil Howley (drums), whose collective musicianship brings warmth, humour and infectious energy to every performance.
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The Monastery Manchester, 176 Gorton Lane, Manchester, M18 8, United Kingdom
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