Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Fresh off the release of his brand-new album Laughter In Summer, the legendary singer, composer and transgender activist comes to Brighton Festival
After remaining virtually undiscovered until 2015 at the age of 71, Beverly Glenn-Copeland was approached by a Japanese collector seeking copies of his 1986 album Keyboard Fantasies. A domino-effect ensued, inspiring reissues, new recordings and collaboration with Sam Smith and Romy of The xx.
His latest album Laughter In Summer is a collaborative love letter between himself and his eco-poet, theatre actor and producer Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland. It symbolises the memories, shared devotion and joy of a life lived together, as well as the grief felt following Beverly’s diagnosis with a version of dementia known as LATE.
Genre-defying and deeply intuitive, he brings his unique blend of folk, jazz, classical and electronic music to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall stage. With minimalist structures and gentle vocals, Beverly Glenn Copeland’s music is intimate and deeply intuitive.
Joining him on stage will be the 60-piece, London-based, all-genders F*Choir, a community choir using music as a feminist practice and providing space for all voices to be heard without assumptions of gender, origin or sexuality.
'This music is impossible to resist'The Guardian
'Spellbinding, celestial-minded music from one of contemporary music’s most cherished rediscoveries'UNCUT
'Infused with a sparse, warm and relaxed beauty and touches of charmingly earnest optimism'The Line of Best Fit
Find out more about Beverly Glenn-Copeland
This is Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s remarkable story – of discovery, deep spirituality and a joyous musicality that is finally shared with the world.
*There is a £3.50 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members)
**Stage timings are subject to change
