Arooj Aftab with London Contemporary Orchestra

conducted by Robert Ames | Plus support Matt Wilde

Saturday 20 June 2026 7.00pm

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Arooj Aftab with London Contemporary Orchestra

Book Tickets https://tickets.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/51773/51774

Robert Ames conductor

Arooj Aftab, the Grammy-winning singer and composer known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions, embarks on a rare and unmissable tour with the London Contemporary Orchestra led by co-artistic director and principal conductor, Robert Ames.

Reimagining music from across her acclaimed catalogue, this collaboration brings sweeping new orchestral textures to her intimate, emotionally rich sound world. LCO’s bold, cinematic approach perfectly complements Aftab’s haunting voice and boundary-defying compositions, promising an evening of deep atmosphere and transcendent beauty. Produced by Music Beyond Mainstream, this special series of performances offers audiences a unique chance to experience one of today’s most distinctive artists on a truly expansive scale.

> “she delivered a performance that left spectators immersed in her ever transformative and ultimately, transcendental world.”- Jazz in Europe magazine, April 2025

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Support comes from Matt Wilde, a Manchester pianist, producer and composer who brings his distinctive fusion of jazz improvisation, electronic beat-making and soulful live energy to The Bridgewater Hall. Championed by BBC Radio, Jazz FM and Worldwide FM, his forward-thinking sound reflects Manchester’s creative spirit and a passion for community, independence and access to the arts.

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