Natalie Holmes w/ Special Guest Boci

“Such a gem of an artist” BBC Introducing

“Fresh, adventurous, and really assured.” Tom Robinson BBC 6

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On October 9th Natalie Holmes will be bringing her album 'Opposite Day' to Nottingham for the first time. Offering a cosy and connecting evening at a pay-as-you-feel cost, Natalie and her magical violinist Boci will perform duo, as well as Boci supporting with her own set.

Known for her haunting yet uplifting alt-pop, Natalie Holmes is a UK songwriter whose music will resonate deeply with all identifying as a cerebral wanderer. Her debut album Vitamin Be (2022), praised by 6 Music and BBC Introducing, explored themes of mental health, self-reflection, and the profound effects of nature on both — all through a self-produced, organic yet dreamlike soundscape, capturing the complex nature of modern life.

With her second album Opposite Day (released Oct 2025), Natalie continues to convey the dizzying emotional highs and lows of today's world, crafting songs that hold emotional contradictions with both humour, grace and a pinch of grit. Inspired by artists like Aurora and Caroline Polachek, she aims to help listeners feel heard, grounded and uplifted — even in chaos.

Both Natalie & Boci are known for their warm and intimate performances, so you can expect to sit back and be bathed in a warm hug of mesmerising vocals, violin loops, and soft beds of organic piano and acoustic guitar. 

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Performing with and SUPPORTED BY:

boci is a Bristol based violinist and songwriter creating genre-bending contemporary folk. Her use of violin loops, synths and effects pedals allows her to create cinematic, layered textures which evolve into dynamic full band arrangements. Classically trained, boci uses her violin freely and expressively as another voice, taking inspiration from folk playing styles. boci's music is deeply connected to her relationship with the natural world and time spent walking in the mountains of Scotland, Wales and the Lake District.

"truly feels restorative as well as contemplative and, at times, transcendental." ★★★★ - Songlines

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