Daphne’s Flight will bring their harmonious blend of folk, blues, and singer-songwriter sensibilities to The Met in Bury this May as part of an extensive UK tour. The five-piece supergroup, featuring Chris While, Helen Watson, Julie Matthews, Melanie Harrold, and Miranda Sykes, are set to showcase new material from their upcoming album Favourable Light, alongside highlights from their rich back catalogue.
The tour marks their return to the stage after a 20-year hiatus and line-up change. Their unique fusion of individual styles, along with their shared energy and chemistry, has captivated audiences across the UK.
Favourable Light marks a new chapter for the band, celebrating longevity, friendship, and the power of collective storytelling. Daphne’s Flight formed in 1995 and first performed together at Cambridge Folk Festival, before releasing their debut album and embarking on a tour the following year. Their unique fusion of individual styles, along with their shared energy and chemistry, has captivated audiences across the UK.
Their latest record Favourable Light continues their legacy, embracing their eclectic sound and the deeply personal narratives that have defined their music.
When does Daphne’s Flight headline at The Met in Bury?
Daphne’s Flight will perform at The Met in Bury on Friday 2 May as part of their UK tour.
Daphne’s Flight UK Tour Dates 2025:
1 May – Carlisle, Wetheral Community Hall
2 May – Bury, The Met
3 May – Maltby, Wesley Centre
4 May – Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick Arts
5 May – Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick Arts
6 May – Chester, Storyhouse
7 May – Maldon, Maldon Town Hall
8 May – Southampton, Hangar Farm
9 May – Ivybridge, The Watermark
10 May – South Petherton, David Hall
11 May – Hay-on-Wye, The Globe
12 May – Bretforton, The Fleece
14 May – London, Cecil Sharp House
15 May – Corsham, Pound Arts
16 May – Sevenoaks, Otford Memorial Hall
17 May – Cambridge, Storey’s Field
18 May – Canterbury, Gulbenkian Arts Centre
19 May – Osmington, Osmington Village Hall
20 May – Bristol, Beacon – Lantern Hall
21 May – Banbury, The Mill
22 May – Hutton Rudby, Village Hall
23 May – Lowdham, Lowdham Village Hall
24 May – Swannington, Elm Farm
25 May – Barton-upon-Humber, Ropery Hall
