In a time when ticket prices are flying higher than a Glastonbury drone shot, The Anchoress is once again putting fans first. 💪
The critically acclaimed Welsh artist — real name Catherine Anne Davies — has announced half-price concessionary tickets for her upcoming Union Chapel show in London this November, continuing her mission to make live music accessible to everyone. 🕊️
“It shouldn’t be a luxury to be able to afford to go and see live music,”
says The Anchoress, echoing the frustration of thousands of fans priced out of gigs across the UK.
Known for her haunting vocals, poetic lyrics and deeply personal performances, The Anchoress has long championed fair access to the arts, tackling everything from mental health to inequality within the industry.
Her move stands in sharp contrast to the mega-tour pricing madness that’s left fans reeling — think £300+ arena seats and £10 service fees just to click “Buy Ticket.” 🙄
The Union Chapel show promises to be an intimate, spine-tingling performance in one of London’s most beautiful venues — and with this new initiative, she’s ensuring no one’s left out in the cold. 🕯️
Expect a night of lush, layered soundscapes, powerful vocals, and raw emotion — the kind of performance that reminds you why we fell in love with live music in the first place. ❤️
🎟️ Tickets: Half-price concessionary options available now via official outlets
📍 Venue: Union Chapel, London
📅 Date: November 2025
💬 The Anchoress says: “Live music should unite us, not divide us by income.”
Proper job, Catherine — fair play to you, butt! 👏🏴
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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