A master of the here and now
If anyone has mastered the art of being fully present, it’s Alabaster DePlume. The Manchester-born saxophonist, singer, and spoken word artist creates a new “now” every single night. Surrounded by an ever-changing group of exceptional musicians, he follows the energy of the room, allowing each performance to unfold in dialogue with its audience. During his unforgettable show at Explore the North Festival in 2022, DePlume demonstrated the magnetic power of his live presence. This year, he’ll return with another one-of-a-kind set from an artist who never performs the same concert twice. With a keffiyeh draped over his shoulders and a book of poetry in hand, he steps fearlessly into conversation. Alabaster DePlume brings together activism and an extraordinary ability to connect people through a genre-defying blend of experimental jazz, folk, punk, and electronic music. As he once put it in an interview: “Spell a word, cast a spell.” Everything you say has an effect. Words matter.
Let yourself be enchanted by Alabaster DePlume.