Legendary singer-songwriter Miles Hunt will bring four decades of music, stories and alternative folk-rock to the stage when he performs at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music on Friday 17th April.
Taking place in Sage Two, the show promises something quite different from a full-band gig. Miles’s solo performances strip the songs back to their essence, creating an evening that feels less like a traditional concert and more like a conversation between artist and audience. The night blends live music with the storytelling and wit that have long made Miles one of the most distinctive voices in British music.
Miles first rose to prominence as the frontman of the influential indie band The Wonder Stuff, and let’s be honest, we all know ‘Size of a Cow’, right? The band’s energetic mix of indie rock and folk influences helped define the UK alternative scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Tracks such as ‘Circlesquare’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Down, Gently’ became indie staples, earning the band a loyal following that has endured long beyond their chart success.
For Miles, the story didn’t stop there. Over the past two decades, he has built an equally respected solo career, releasing albums that lean further into acoustic textures and personal storytelling. His solo work allows him to revisit old favourites while continuing to write new material that reflects where life has taken him since those early days of indie fame.
That mix of past and present is what makes his live shows so compelling. A Miles Hunt set might move from a stripped-back Wonder Stuff classic to a more reflective solo track, all delivered with the same honesty and unmistakable voice fans have known for years.
What sets these performances apart, though, is the man himself. Between songs, he shares stories from his career – the highs, the chaos of touring and the strange moments that come with decades in music. The result is an evening that feels personal, relaxed and full of character. Miles’s songwriting has always been rooted in everyday life, delivered with the mix of humour and honesty that has become his trademark.
For longtime fans, it’s a chance to hear familiar songs in a new light. For those discovering him for the first time, it’s an opportunity to experience one of the UK alternative scene’s most distinctive voices up close. Either way, expect a night of great songs, good stories and four decades of music distilled into one memorable performance.
Tickets, priced from £26.80 in advance, are available at theglasshouseicm.org.
