Half Moon presents:

New Moon - A Night of New Music

PIEN + Elia Lunardi + Henry Nielsen + Mike McKenzie

Half Moon - Putney, London

£2.50 Adv / Door
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
General Admission (e-ticket)
$3.69 + $0.74 s/c

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

Meet PIEN, this Dutch indie powerhouse is making waves from London/Amsterdam with a sound that's a captivating mix of honest, confrontational lyrics and irresistible melodies. PIEN is set to become your new favourite artist if you love the likes of Maggie Rogers, Kacey Musgraves, or Suki Waterhouse.

​PIEN's breakout track with SYNERGY OFFICIAL, "I See Sound," earned airtime on BBC Introducing (NE & Yorkshire). Her single "WTF" has already racked up over 22,000 streams on Spotify. Collaborating with top-tier producers like Colin Lanz, Joshua Guy, Hattie Murdoch, and Floris Bosma, PIEN is crafting a unique and authentic sound that resonates deeply with listeners.

Elia Lunardi debut EP, Sound Of Light, showcases Elia's versatility, blending electronic and organic indie pop, singer-songwriter introspection, and hints of progressive rock, offering a vibrant glimpse into his evolving artistry. Sound of Light was produced in Vienna by Filippo Gaetani in conjunction with a small pool of talented musicians producers. The EP also features two-time Grammy-winning engineer Cameron Craig, who lends his mixing talents to two tracks. Some additional recordings were made in Tuscany at the spectacular La Gallinella farm, where Elia and Filippo recorded vocal finishing touches and Violin-Extraordinaire Steve Lunardi (father of Elia) added his unique contributions.

Elia Lunardi grew up in a family of musicians, where music was more than just a passion—it was a shared language and a way of life. Surrounded by musical instruments instead of toys from a young age, he developed a deep connection to sound, which led him to become a multi-instrumentalist. 

Initially a drummer and percussionist, Elia discovered a special bond with singing over the past two years. He realized that vocal expression is not just a technical skill but an almost divine experience—one that connects him to the entire universe. For Elia, music is an endless journey, a constant search for connection and freedom through sound.

Henry Nielsen song stays with you. He’s not the first artist to pair classic songwriting and a DIY sound, but his wise-eye for relationships and acute observations on living with a physical disability are uniquely his own.

Following a break from writing and performing under his own name, North-London singer-songwriter Henry Nielsen released his debut EP ‘Business Partner’ on November 28 2024.

Mike McKenzie (he/him) started his career as a founding member of award winning Edinburgh band JAKIL in 2003. After leaving the band in 2010 he began his journey as a freelance songwriter and producer working, with vocalists and local artists around the UK.

In 2019 Mike was awarded BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Singer/Songwriter of the Year’ as judged by Fran Healy (Travis), Horse McDonald, Karine Polwart, Geoff Ellis (DF Concerts) and Dee Bahl with his original song ‘Love Like This’ and, after recording the award winning single at Abbey Road, Mike followed the advice of Fran who told him not to rush into releasing an album too quickly.

While the live sector struggled throughout the pandemic in 2020 Mike reverted back to focussing on songwriting building a solid reputation as a co-writer and collaborator, working with a broad range of writers around the world remotely as well as developing his sound as a solo artist in his own right. Landing somewhere between Ben Abraham, Maggie Rogers and Ben Howard, he has released 3 solo EP’s including his Creative Scotland Funded ‘The Art of Change’ and self penned ‘For The Record’ from which his single ‘Saving Grace’ was described as “Gorgeous” by Jo Whiley and received multiple plays on her BBC Radio 2 show.

McKenzie’s laid back, inclusive shows have proved a smash with audiences around the UK and beyond. Touring has seen him perform and headline at iconic venues across the UK including Glasgow's King Tut’s and TRNSMT Festival, Edinburgh's Queens Hall, London's Green Note, The Drawing Room in Chesham and several SoFar Sounds shows throughout the UK and in Paris including co-curating their Pride Show last June. He has also performed live on BBC Radio Scotland multiple times including the iconic new music show ‘The Quay Sessions with Roddy Hart’ and The Afternoon Show with Janice Forsyth when he was incited to be their Artist of the Week.

n 2023, while getting ready to start working on his debut album independently, Mike was approached by Metro 13 Studios in Edinburgh where, after just one session, they saw the huge potential in his writing and immediately offered him a record deal with their indie label Metro 13 Records.

His debut album ‘I’D WAIT AGAIN’ is out now and comprises of 12 tracks written across the full career of this prolific songwriter. From joyous songs like ‘Time For Love’ and ‘Mr. BANG!’ to the melancholy of fan favourites ‘Breathe You In’ and ‘Homesick’ this indie/pop record covers the full spectrum of emotion. The first 3 singles from the album have already racked up over 30K streams since their release and been playlists by more than 120 Radio stations across the UK.

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