[ ClassicalX ] Hayley Westenra is coming to town

She is the biggest-selling classical artist of the 21st century and has sold more than four million albums worldwide.

She’s done duets with megastars like Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli and has performed for the Queen, Tony Blair and the Dalai Lama.

And now, she is heading for Barrow.

The world-famous songstress, Hayley Westenra will be showing off her beautiful voice at Forum 28 on October 29.

Her one-night-only appearance at the Barrow arts venue is part of a UK tour, which will also see her performing at Manchester Bridgewater Hall and the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

The 21-year-old, who hails from New Zealand, will thrill audiences with numbers from her greatest hits album, River of Dreams, including her spine-tingling rendition of Ave Maria.

Programming officer for Forum 28, Joanne Marwood, is delighted with the prestigious booking.

She said: “Tickets are on sale now and interest in the show has been really overwhelming.

“We are definitely expecting Hayley Westenra to be a sell-out performance.

“People are already enquiring about tickets after seeing the information on her website, so early booking is definitely recommended.

“Generally, the feeling is that this is a real coup for Barrow, and people are pleased that they do not have to travel to other larger venues in the North West to see international artists.”

Tickets for the show are priced £23 for adults and £20 for concessions.

They are available from the Forum 28 box office on 01229 820000.

Source: North West Evening News