An exclusive free gig with the genre-defying, critically acclaimed musician LayFullstop.

Acclaimed musician LayFullstop joins the WOW Festival on stage in the Clore Ballroom to perform her genre-defying work, experimenting with elements of jazz electronica, gospel, soul and hip hop in an exclusive free gig.

LayFullstop is 2023’s WOW Sounds Artist in Residence at the WOW Festival. As part of her appearances across the festival, don’t miss this headline gig. Come celebrate, sing and dance as we watch her perform critically acclaimed tracks alongside new songs written especially for and inspired by WOW.

Making an impact since breaking onto the Manchester scene in 2016, LayFullstop has garnered the attention of music tastemakers and industry press around the world. With her faith as the driving force, Lay’s music holds deeper sentiments consisting of realness, hope and hardships. Supported by The Independent, The Guardian and DUMMY to name a few, she has garnered the attention from the likes of COLORS Studios, Redbull Music as well as BBC Radio producers Jamz Supernova and Rebecca Judd from Apple Music. Lay continues to push the boundaries of musicianship whilst developing her voice as a champion for change in the music industry.

WOW Sounds Artist in Residence programme is supported by PRS For Music Foundation.

Part of WOW - Women of the World Festival.