Louise Redknapp has announced she will be making a return to live music next month with a socially distanced, one night only show in the Clapham Grand on the 2nd of October. The Clapham Grand has described the event on their Instagram as “an intimate evening of pop music not to be missed including an interview and interactive Q&A with Richie Anderson from Radio 2.”
Louise also took to Instagram to reassure fans that the event will completely comply with government guidelines, saying; “Following the Government’s latest guidance I wanted to let you know that the show has been approved and complies fully with the new rules for social gatherings. Each section will be fully seated and based in groups of four, at least two meters apart from any other groups in the venue. Your well-being is of the utmost importance and we’re working closely with the venue to ensure the highest standards of safety. I look forward to seeing you all!”
Louise will be performing songs from her latest album Heavy Love. She released the album in January, it is her first record in two decades, but her tour was cancelled because the on-going global COVID-19 pandemic. The album debuted at number 11 in the UK charts.
The one-off show, will have a limit of 300 ticketholders and will also be available as a live-streamed event to thousands of people around the world. All tickets will also get fans an exclusive signed programme at the event.
The Clapham Grand, which was the first venue to open up under new government guidelines has a range of new events planned for the next few months including Courtney Act, Russell Howard and The Circus of Horrors Live. They also successfully hosted the Save Live Comedy gigs that raised £10,000 for comedy venues and the people who work in comedy.