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A headshot of Eddi Reader in front of a purple heather field
Sun 13 Apr 2025
Eddi Reader
Gig
Music
Event organiser:
Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same.

Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction (whose Number One single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kissesboth topped the British charts), it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signalled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own. Notably, The Songs of Robert Burns (2003) is a timeless interpretation, showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard and gained her an MBE for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts.

From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. With 10 critically acclaimed solo albums, three BRIT awards, a Number One single and an MBE in tow, Eddi continues to delight audiences worldwide. 2022 proved to be one of her busiest touring years yet, playing sell out shows as part of her 40 Years Live tour, in addition to appearing as a special guest with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for an extensive UK tour.

“One of my favourite singers of all time”

Jools Holland

‘Just perfect – Eddi Reader gets every song just right’

Sunday Times

City Varieties

Swan Street
Leeds
LS1 6LW
United Kingdom

53.799003, -1.542495

    Date
    Sun 13 Apr 2025
    Show all dates/times
    Sun 13 Apr 2025
    7:30 pm

    Ticket price

    £
    32.50

    Running Time: TBC

    Age Guidance: Universal

    Triggers and advisories: None

    Prices include a £2 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

    Boxes are available to book by calling the Box Office on 0113 243 0808

    Accessibility
    Wheelchair access

    Leeds Heritage Theatres - City Varieties

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