Blue Lantern Sessions: Rachel Croft

Expect a Jools Holland-style setting, with the best sell-out names from the acoustic scene.

Experience the Blue Lantern Sessions at Storyhouse, an intimate evening of acoustic music featuring top Roots, World, and Acoustic artists.

Inspired by an open mic where they first met (called the Blue Lantern), Welsh duo Igloo Hearts bring this vision back to life, with a unique twist, at The Garret Theatre.

Led by James and Katie MacGregor, (recently featured on the Channel 4 show ‘The Piano’) Igloo Hearts promises an immersive experience akin to a cozy living room atmosphere.

Prepare for captivating performances that evoke goosebumps and stir the emotions.

The evening begins with Igloo Hearts as hosts, followed by an ‘up and coming’ support artist, before the main headline act takes to the stage.

An internationally recognised musician and multidisciplinary artist, Rachel Croft is known for her powerful vocals, cinematic songwriting, and electrifying stage presence. Her works have been featured on Netflix, BBC Two, and premiered on major global outlets including CMT (USA) and the BBC. 

Rachel Croft Described as “truly exceptional” by BBC Introducing, her distinctive sound has graced iconic venues such as The Bitter End (New York), The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), Bush Hall and Camden Assembly in London, alongside special performances in renowned spaces like Abbey Road Studios and The Blue Room in London’s O2 Arena. Recent festival appearances include Secret Garden Party (UK), Black Deer (UK), Toxoplasmose (Switzerland) and Festival à Toute Heure (Paris), alongside packed shows across Europe.
Rachel’s music has been on rotation across leading UK and international chains such as Tesco and Waterstones. She works closely with Gibson Guitars and was named Caffè Nero’s Artist of the Month. Beyond music, Rachel is a multifaceted creative force — bringing her vision to life through original pen and ink illustrations, mixed media animation, lino cuts, and video editing. 
“An emotive and uncompromising alternative artist, unapologetic and at the top of her game” — ATWOOD MAGAZINE 
“In possession of a voice that boasts several unique tones, she dances between gentle, angry and a Grace Slick-like mystique” — FRESH ON THE NET