ARTIST CURATED PLAYLIST: Kae Tempest

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Ahead of their SOLD OUT return to our stage, we passed the mic to poet, performer, and storyteller Kae Tempest to curate a playlist of his journey through the music that has shaped, grounded, and inspired him over the years…

Kae is no stranger to Manchester, and definitely not to our stage, as his show this year was his third here at our venue! As we geared up for his highly anticipated return, we took a quick look to the past and dove into each stop he’s made here at our venue

2019

Kae takes to our stage for the first time in support of their third studio album ‘The Book of Traps and Lessons‘. This was a swiftly SOLD OUT gig, following Kae’s two Mercury Prize Nominations!

2022

Kae returns to Albert Hall for a SOLD OUT stop on the ‘Line is a Curve Tour’

2025

Kae makes a triumphant return to our stage with a SOLD OUT show in support of his fifth studio album ‘Self Titled’!

He brings along with him Manchester’s very own Pops, performing in complete synergy as a musical duo

Before heading over for his grand return to our stage, Kae curated a playlist exclusively for Albert Hall that soundtracks exactly where he's at creatively. 

From raw lyricism to quiet reflection, every track carries a story, and it’s a glimpse into the creative pulse behind one of the most honest and compelling voices in contemporary culture!

Freedom! – George Michael

Tease Me – Chaka Demus & Pliers

New World Water – Mos Def

Sittin’ Here – Dizzee Rascal

Glory – D Double E, TenBillion Dreams, Ghetts

CATFISH – Doechii

Battle – Wooki, Lain

Tell Me Lies – Confuscius MC

This Is How We Walk On The Moon – Speakers Corner Quartet, Tirzah

Weary – Solange

Dide O – Kokoroko

Living – Shabaka, ESKA

Change – Big Thief

God Is Alive Magic Is Afoot – Buffy Sainte-Marie

Listen along

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