Heavenly + Tulpa

Heavenly are an indie pop band who released four critically acclaimed albums between 1991-1996, becoming key figures in the independent music scenes of both the UK and US through their associations with seminal labels Sarah Records and K Records. Highly influential on what has become known as ‘twee pop’, they inspired generations of musicians with their perfect blend of punk energy and pop sensibility.

Originally forming in Oxford in 1989 from the ashes of legendary punk pop combo Talulah Gosh, Heavenly features Amelia Fletcher (vocals/guitar), Peter Momtchiloff (guitar), Robert Pursey (bass), Cathy Rogers (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Button (drums).

Members of the indiepop scene in the UK and the burgeoning Riot Grrrl scene in the US, Heavenly created a unique blend of infectious melody and sharp-edged lyrics.

Newly rejuvenated, the band started writing songs again. A new 7” single, Portland Town, was released in July 2025 and their fifth album comes out in February 2026.

For their spring 2026 dates, the band will play songs from their past career alongside tracks from the new album. This combination is important to the group. ‘If you’re just doing your old songs and nothing else, you’re almost like one of those cover bands – but of yourself. That would have felt pretty weird pretty quickly,’ says Amelia Fletcher.

Special guests are Tulpa.

Presented by Hey! Manchester.

This is an 18+ event