Anneka Shelley
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Join us at The Botanist Leeds for an unforgettable evening with Anneka Shelley, a rising talent from Leeds who's already making waves across the city's live music scene. With her haunting vocals and introspective songwriting, Anneka delivers heartfelt performances that captivate audiences whilst maintaining the energy of a driven set. Supported by her talented 5-piece band complete with violin, she crafts a unique listening experience that blends downtempo reflection with upbeat moments, drawing from an eclectic range of influences spanning pop, rock, indie, britpop and beyond.
At just 20 years old, Anneka is a songwriting student at Leeds Conservatoire, and her artistic maturity belies her years. Her performances showcase a thoughtful blend of original material performed across multiple Leeds venues and venues further afield. Whether you're settling in for cocktails and dinner or looking for a memorable night of live music, The Botanist's welcoming atmosphere provides the perfect setting for an evening of engaging performance.
Head to The Botanist Trinity Leeds on Boar Lane to experience this distinctive artist in an intimate, friendly setting. With excellent food, drinks and live entertainment all under one roof, it's the ideal spot for a night out with something special on the bill.
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Anneka Shelley’s haunting voice and thoughtful lyrics combine to create a very enjoyable listening experience. Supported by her 5-piece band, she evokes heartbreaking emotion in anyone watching her while still performing a driven set with a blend of downtempo and upbeat songs. The addition of a violin to her performing band makes her performance even more unique and interesting to watch. At just 20 years old, Anneka has performed in several venues all across Leeds, such as The Lending Room, Wharf Chambers, and Oporto, along with her recent headline gig at Hyde Park Book Club. She studies BA Songwriting at Leeds Conservatoire and is fully immersed in songwriting, whether alone or collaboratively. She grew up in West Sussex, where she first began making music at 14, busking in her hometown every weekend to make an income. Anneka went on to study Music Performance at the Brit School from 16–18, where she was able to hone in on and improve her skills while also making friends and industry connections for life. Upon arriving in Leeds in September 2023, she immediately formed a band to help perform her songs, performing for the first time with her band in October 2023. Anneka is constantly working on new material and bringing it to her band, as well as producing her own demos to share online and with other people. She regularly posts on social media, mainly Instagram and TikTok, on both of which she is becoming increasingly popular.
Friendly cocktail bar & restaurant serving food, brunch, hearty roasts, live music and late night drinks in Leeds, Yorkshire.
