Peggy’s Spotlight Feat Gang Of Angels & Beyond the Blue

We’re excited to be welcoming emerging musicians to the stage for our new Peggy’s Spotlight event! This month we are excited to be joined by Nottingham’s Alt-Soul choir, Gang of Angels and Derby-based songwriting duo, Beyond the Blue.

Gang of Angels

The Gang of Angels (G.O.A. Choir) is a powerful, genre-defying force of diverse voices—shining like halos yet fierce as flames—led by the enigmatic Honey Williams. Founded in 2007 and based in Nottingham, this Alt-Soul choir draws from an international spectrum of influences, blending Trip Hop, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Hip Hop, Classical, and Dance into a sound as mysterious and experimental as it is powerful. Each member brings their own flair to this eclectic mix, creating an otherworldly harmony where vintage melodies meet modern beats in daring contrasts. Honey’s rich experience as a singer-songwriter and arranger carves the choir’s unique edge, merging light and shade through collaborations with artists like Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Natalie Duncan, and JAYAHADADREAM. Whether crafting original compositions or reimagining classics, the Gang of Angels channels a soulful sound that resonates, reverberates, breaks hearts and uplifts.

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Beyond The Blue

Beyond the Blue are a Derby-based songwriting duo made up of vocalist Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley on guitar. Nina brings a fresh, rich, emotive voice to the duo, while Phil, a seasoned musician, crafts their songs’ melodic backbone. Their latest project, a show titled Beyond the Blue, features original songs inspired by the poetry of best-selling author Donna Ashworth. Their captivating blend of music and spoken word resonates with audiences, selling out its entire run at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nina and Phil’s creative partnership began with Broken Instruments, a theatre production they presented together with actor Bill Varnam at the EdFringe in 2023 and various other venues, including a sold-out run at Derby’s DEDA Theatre. With two singles, Stars and Wild Places, available on streaming platforms, Beyond the Blue continues to enchant listeners with their soul-stirring music and poetic storytelling.

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