Poppy Prescott and The Troubadour London are excited to invite you to a night of live music to celebrate the launch of Poppy’s upcoming EP ‘Reasons Why’ this Christmas! Join us on Thursday 21st December to celebrate the start of the winter break, and catch rising London singer-songwriters with an evening of intimate music influenced by the likes of John Martyn and Lianne La Havas. Alongside the brilliant support acts Fran Lusty and London End Near, Poppy presents her band and this charming body of work for the first time. She’ll also be performing songs from her earlier debut EP that have appeared on BBC Radio 6 and a couple of Christmas bangers too! After soaking up the rich line up of live bands, you can dance the night away to the indie and soul sounds of a brilliant local DJ.

Poppy Prescott

"Just gorgeous...deft songwriting and a poised performance" - Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 

Hastings born singer-songwriter Poppy Prescott draws any crowd to silence with her soft soulful vocals and folk-style storytelling. She released her debut EP Grand Gestures in July 2022 and her sophomore EP brings a mature full-band sound that perfectly shapes the past year of being a woman immersed in city life and love.

Growing up surrounded by musicians, Poppy began performing live long before she was allowed to be hanging around music venues. Some of the highlights include performances at WOMAD & Hastings Fat Tuesday and support slots for Keane & Barbara Dickson. Poppy has earned her voice and crafted her performance to draw you in. Alongside her folk guitar playing, informed by Adrienne Lenker and Nick Drake, are eclectic accompaniments for fans of Radiohead and Sam Amidon. She's accompanied on stage by collaborators Dan McConkey (saxophone, synth), Myra Brownbridge (double bass, backing vocals), Keir Tyson (guitar) & Josh Walker-Martin (drums).

Fran Lusty

Fran Lusty is a 6 foot singer-songwriter based in London. Her journey into the world of indie-folk has been marked by a commitment to storytelling through music. 

Her tracks have been described as dreamful yet immersive like gazing into the ocean. Fran often writes about the enchantment of the natural world and the melancholy of its struggles.

London End Near

London End Near is formed of Nicholas Hann and Tomyr Warcaba-Wood. The two became friends whilst studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. 

Their melancholy folk pop sound comes from their shared love of John Prine, Labi Siffre and Don McLean. 

Nicholas and Tomyr live many lives. Tomyr is also a church organist; Nicholas is also a saxophonist and clarinetist. Their broad love of music results in songs with surprising form and instrumentation.