Live Now: Play Later hosts intimate live music showcases of new artists, music creators and songwriters

Live Now: Play Later presents an evening of new music featuring a selection of promising music creators writing in the UK today.

Hear exclusive first plays and the stories behind the songs from 11 songwriters, singers and artists.  

Featuring a wide range of musical genres and styles, the evening promises an auditory feast for music lovers.

Some of the artists/songwriters performing at the showcase:

Billy Wright - Billy is lead singer of alternative pop band Arcaves, who emerged in 2015 to win Essex Undiscovered, went on to support Nothing but Thieves and Coasts and opened the Sure Arena at V Festival. Billy will be sharing new original songs where you'll able to hear the true honesty, beauty and song craft of his melodies and lyrics in a stripped-back arrangement. “Billy Wright exudes charisma like a true front man should." (The Independent).  arcavesmusic.com 

Elizsabeth - Elizsabeth is a London-based singer/songwriter with a heartfelt collection of songs inspired by stories of self-love and self-worth. Combining hauntingly beautiful, soaring vocals with mesmeric hooks and honest lyrics, she wants her music to remind everyone that they are worthy, more than enough, and loved just as they are. Following the success of her latest single My Comfort Zone, which reached number 2 in the iTunes singer/songwriter chart, Elizsabeth will be sharing new music soon to be released in 2019. elizsabeth.com 

Lorin - This up-and-coming star of the future has bags of talent and kick-ass attitude. Full of soulful pop with a powerful, honest and timeless voice, Lorin has spent the last few years perfecting her sound and building a portfolio of original music to be released later in 2019. Hear it here first! lorinofficial.com 

Catherine Courtley - Former frontwoman of South-London based band The Vanderbilts. Catherine has spent the last few years writing for other artists but will be joining us to share her most recent musical creations, featuring her trademark quirky lyrics and infectious melodies. "It takes bands like The Vanderbilts from across the pond to get our attention and remind us of the golden days from the 60's. Their sound is hard to resist…” (Reverbnation Featured Artist). "The band's heady mix of pop, acoustic and deliciously catchy lyrics have convinced us that they're destined for greatness." (Absolutely Magazine). reverbnation.com/thevanderbilts