Emeli Sande with The Absolute Orchestra

On 10 July 2026 at Llangollen Pavilion in Llangollen, Emeli Sandé steps on stage with The Absolute Orchestra for a set that brings her songwriting into widescreen. A singer, pianist and writer who moves between contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and pop, she has built a catalogue shaped by clear piano lines and a voice that holds both warmth and drive. Before going solo, she cut her teeth as an author-composer in British pop and urban scenes with Naughty Boy, then through collaborations with Chipmunk, Wiley or Professor Green. That path led to Heaven and the breakout of Our Version of Events, followed by Long Live the Angels, Real Life, Let’s Say for Instance and How Were We to Know.

In concert, those chapters connect: intimate ballads, rhythmic pop lifted by gospel echoes, melodies that rise without fuss. With The Absolute Orchestra, the arrangements open up space for strings and brass while keeping the piano at the centre, giving her songs new depth without losing their pulse. A chance to trace her journey, from early hits to recent releases, in an orchestral light that suits her writing.