Name: Venn Smyth 'Master of Disguise' - album launch gig at The Glory
Start: 2023-07-04 19:30:00
End: 2023-07-04 22:00:00
Location: The Glory

Celebrate the release of Venn Smyth's album Master of Disguise at this one-off live music event at The Glory, East London.

Unashamedly pop, queer artist Venn Smyth writes music that dances around stories of identity and belonging. A classically trained saxophonist, he is now sharing pop music to make you move and think in equal measure. His songs have reached No. 1 on the LGBTQ Music Chart and he was a semifinalist in this year's Pride's Got Talent competition.

"Reminded me of short bus, Rufus Wainwright, Jake Shears. Very downtown NYC queer feel about it" Jonny Woo

"Real hints of Elton John... such a powerful voice" Track by Track Podcast

With special guests to be announced and every track from the album showcased, Venn Smyth returns to where his pop music journey began - recognise that red corridor? Expect sax, synths, storytelling and queer pop with finesse!

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