New Moon - A Night of New Music
Saachi + George Hennessey + Shannon Hynes + Chris Haddon
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
A night of new music and discovery. Singer-songwriters, bands, poets, performance artists...
Founded in January 2017, New Moon offers music fans the chance to see the best up-and-coming acts from the UK, Europe, and often from around the globe.
Only £2.50 entry. Food served until 10pm. Doors open 7:30pm.
If you would like to perform at a future New Moon please apply via music@halfmoon.co.uk
Line Up
Saachi is an exciting new Indie/Jazz/Pop band, playing vibrant, eclectic original music. Featuring keys, kit, brass and bass, topped with high-energy vocals, the band has played to packed out audiences at venues including the iconic Camden Assembly, Upstairs at the Garage, and the Cambridge Junction, and has supported acts such as Irit Dekel at the Roundhouse, on her national tour.
They have also achieved finalist status in both the Isle of Wight Festival's New Blood competition, as one of 8 out of over 2000 entrant acts, and the Cambridge Band Competition, broadcast across Cambridge TV and radio. Lead singer Saachi Sen's songwriting has gained high level recognition, receiving PRS for Music's Lynsey de Paul prize. She was named as a Roundhouse Resident Artist for 2017-18.
Every Saachi gig is a chance to hear something new, fresh and unexpected. The band have just released their latest single 'Redcoat', along with a music video, and are working on releasing their first EP in November.
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George Hennessey is 26 year old singer/songwriter from London. He plays indie rock/ alternative as is influenced from the likes of Oasis, Nirvana and DMA's.
Shannon Hynes is very much inspired by the poignant honesty of the storytelling in country music. Due to the fact she has studied this music for the majority of her life, she has honed her craft in captivating you in her lyrical stories.
Taking inspiration from past and present leaders in country music, Shannon plans to demonstrate the deep lonesome of the songs she writes with the balance of the innocence and pure tone her vocal executes.
Chris Haddon is a singer songwriter from Cornwall (UK). His style of music is Rock n' Soul with a mix of blues, folk and pop.
Previously a session musician for bands such as Cosmo Jarvis, Rox, Patrice, Lydia Baylis, Ruarri Jospeh and more. Chris has had the pleasure of supporting artists such as Bruno Mars, Scissor Sisters, Seu George and many more.
