Alison Moyet

On 8 October 2026, Alison Moyet plays Bristol Beacon in Bristol. A defining voice of UK pop since the early 80s, she first broke through from the Basildon scene with Vince Clarke in Yazoo, shaping synth-pop with Upstairs at Eric’s and You and Me Both. Her solo work broadened the frame, blending pop, soul and blues around a dark-hued contralto and arrangements that shift between electronic textures and more classic instrumentation. From Alf and Raindancing to Hoodoo and Essex, the songwriting sharpened; Hometime signalled a return in the 2000s, followed by the orchestral covers of Voice and the intimate tilt of The Turn. Teaming with Guy Sigsworth on The Minutes and Other, Moyet refined a lean, modern electronic sound without losing warmth or grit.

On stage, she carries these chapters with steady poise, moving from synth pulses to slower, burnished songs with ease. The repertoire spans Yazoo staples and solo highlights, anchored by that unmistakable timbre and an approach that keeps the focus on songcraft and presence rather than ornament.