Jess Kemp
About this event
Jess Kemp is coming to Highballer in Stockport! The Manchester-based acoustic singer-songwriter brings her infectious energy and impressive repertoire to Market Place for an unmissable evening of live music. With a decade of gigging under her belt across the North West circuit, Jess has earned a loyal following and critical acclaim from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing, and respected industry figures.
Whether you're in the mood for clever original compositions or beautifully reimagined covers spanning everything from classic 50s and 60s hits through to pop punk and indie gems, Jess delivers it all with world-class songwriting and captivating stage presence. Her debut EP Camden and subsequent releases have showcased her evolving sound, earning her headline slots at some of the region's most respected venues.
An evening with Jess Kemp promises intimate, engaging performance that showcases why she's become such a favourite on the festival circuit and beyond. Don't miss your chance to catch this talented performer at Highballer.
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Having grown up on the Manchester Music circuit, acoustic singer/songwriter Jess Kemp is a keen favourite of BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing, Clint Boon + many more. Performing both cover versions and originals, Jess has made a name for herself on the North West circuit having gigged around for the best part of 10+ years. Speaking about her original music, Clint Boon said: “I was knocked out the first time I saw Jess Kemp perform live. She’s not just a world-class songwriter; she’s a fantastic performer.” Jess’s debut single was launched in 2015 and immediately hit a high note with BBC Ra-dio 2 and BBC Introducing. The demand then brought her debut EP [Camden] in 2016 which introduced a much bolder and more exciting sound to tracks already featured by BBC Introducing & BBC Radio 2. Off the back of the EP release, Jess went on to release ‘VondelPark’ which tells the story of her 2016 tour of Amsterdam. Since, Jess has hit the stages as a headline act at the likes of Manchester Academy 3, The Deaf Institute, Sa-cred Trinity Church, Gullivers, The Eagle Inn and Factory Manchester. A regular on the festival circuit, Jess has joined the line up for many including; Kendal Calling, Bluedot Festival, Manchester Pride, Irlam Live and Blackthorn Music Festival. In Summer 2019 she hit the road to embark on her UK Pride Festival Tour to perform in; Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Northumberland, Kent, Chester and Bolton. As a nominee for ‘Best Unsigned Female’ in the Best Of British Unsigned Music Awards, Jess’s music is a well known token of the Manchester emerging scene. Other achieve-ments include being named a finalist of Indie Week Europe and Key 103’s Futurestars. Jess’ latest releases can be found on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube.
