A popular British music group made up of five women will perform in Bury as part of their 2025 tour, it has been announced.
Daphne's Flight, formed of Chris While, Helen Watson, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold, and Miranda Sykes, will perform at The Met on May 2.
The group, who describe themselves as an 'exceptional force in British music', first performed together 25 years ago at the Cambridge Folk Festival before recording an album and touring in 1996.
They then took a 20-year break before reuniting with a new line-up.
The group are now set to tour the UK in spring 2025 with their new album, "Favourable Light".
A spokesperson for the group said: "Daphne’s Flight are an exceptional force in British music.
"Chris While, Helen Watson, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold, and Miranda Sykes are among the UK’s most-loved and respected artists individually, but when they join forces on stage something magical happens.
"Imagine, if you can, the instrumental sparkle and songwriting creds of The Traveling Wilburys combined with the striking vocal prowess of Sweet Honey In The Rock.
"Then add the warmth and down-to-earth humour of The Derry Girls and you’ll be somewhere in Daphne’s territory.
"They create a unique sound and energy which unites singer-songwriter, folk, blues, and more.
"To see five women of a certain age singing and sharing their lives together is inspirational and empowering to women (and men!) of all ages and their sum equals much more than the individual parts – a status most ‘supergroups' fail to reach."
Each member of the group has a rich history in the music industry.
Helen Watson signed a major deal with EMI in the mid-80s, while Chris While learned her craft in the folk clubs of northern England before joining The Albion Band in 1993.
Julie Matthews has written hundreds of songs both solo and as part of the longest-lasting female duo in Britain, Chris While & Julie Matthews.
Melanie Harrold had a major deal in her past life as Joanna Carlin and has recorded with Gerry Rafferty.
Miranda Sykes took up the double bass at the age of eight and is the long-time bassist and vocalist with Show Of Hands.
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The group spokesperson said: "Considering their collective pedigree, it is hard to believe that few in the mainstream know them, yet."
Tickets for their 2025 tour are available on their website.
The tour will see them perform in Carlisle, Bury, Maltby, Barnoldswick, Chester, Maldon, Southampton, Ivybridge, South Petherton, Hay-on-Wye, Bretforton, London, Corsham, Sevenoaks, Cambridge, Canterbury, Osmington, Bristol, Banbury, North Yorkshire, Lowdham, Swannington, and Barton-upon-Humber.
For more information visit daphnesflight.com.
