Macy Gray

Macy Gray brings her unmistakable, raspy tone to New Century in Manchester on 1 June 2026. Born in Canton, Ohio, she broke through at the end of the 90s with a blend of soul, neo-soul and pop, then stretched her sound toward rock and hip-hop shades in the early 2000s. Across albums like On How Life Is, The Id and The Trouble with Being Myself, she shaped a repertoire that moves easily from introspective ballads to more groove-driven tracks, before exploring fuller productions on Big and The Sellout and a detour through covers, including a nod to Stevie Wonder.

From The Way and especially Stripped, her music leaned closer to jazz and more stripped-back arrangements, then circled back to a soul-meets-pop-and-funk palette on Ruby. More recently, The Reset with The California Jet Club pushed a collective, contemporary soul direction. On stage, that journey translates into a live set where smoky vocals, tight rhythm sections and warm brass or keys carry slow-burn confessions as well as upbeat cuts. Expect a seasoned performer who plays with dynamics and space, revisiting staples alongside newer material, all anchored by that instantly recognizable voice at New Century, Manchester.