Soul legend Omar to play concert at Trowbridge Town Hall

Omar is heading to Wiltshire <i>(Image: Liveline)</i>
Omar is heading to Wiltshire (Image: Liveline)
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British soul legend Omar Lye-fook is set to perform at the Old Town Hall, Trowbridge.

His appearance on May 21 is part of a nationwide grassroots UK tour announced by the Music Venue Trust as part of their Liveline Fund initiative.

Tickets, already on sale, can be purchased via his official website.

The tour, running across May and June, sees the iconic British artist re-visit intimate grassroots venues across the country.

Celebrating 40 years as a recording artist, Omar's Brighter The Days tour aligns with the release of his ninth studio album bearing the same title.

He describes the project as his 'magnum opus.'

Omar's career, spanning four decades, boasts collaborations with global stars such as Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, and Paul Weller.

The tour is backed by Liveline, a funding initiative that assists grassroots venues, touring artists, and promoters, funded through contributions from arena and stadium ticket sales.

Major artists including Sam Fender and Coldplay have backed the scheme.

Touring exclusively through grassroots venues, the Brighter The Days run is intended to bring Omar back to the heart of local communities.

His live performances, characterised by groove, soul, and sincerity, are described as a 'masterclass.'

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