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Art & Culture<\/p>\n

Audio North\u2019s Artist of the Month : Holly Rolfe | May 2026 <\/p>\n


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As you’re well aware by now, the North has some of this country’s best artists and musicians, so much so, we are showcasing a new one to you every single month. <\/p>\n

Meet Holly Rolfe, a Lichfield-born, Leeds-based artist who’s music is cathartic, emotive with her stage presence helping create a pure-pop package. <\/p>\n

Her singles have captivated audiences online with one song in particular, ‘I’ll Come Back To You’, amassing over 250,000 streams.<\/p>\n

She’s also focused on uplifting fellow female musicians, something which she has made into a real initiative titled ‘Women in Music Presents’. <\/p>\n

And if you’re wondering why all her outfits have varied in shades of blue when she’s featured in videos on Audio North’s<\/a> Instagram account – she explains later on.<\/p>\n

An interview with Holly Rolfe | Audio North’s Artist of the Month: May<\/p>\n

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\nMeet Hilly Rolfe, Audio North’s artist of the month for May \/ Credit: The Manc Group<\/p>\n

How did you get into music?<\/p>\n

I started busking at 14 after some encouragement from my Mum who was also a busker. Then I started performing at weddings and taking part in gigs.<\/p>\n

Every family holiday we used to listen to CDs whenever we’d drive around and play Adele, Robbie Williams, specifically the live albums, Mika too. <\/p>\n

Who were some of your musical influences growing up?<\/p>\n

Some of my favourite musicians who’s music I am inspired by are Mimi Webb and Cian Ducrot. Obviously Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter too. <\/p>\n

Especially Sabrina and Mimi, I love their fun pop girl energy, I just want to channel that. <\/p>\n

Do you want to tell us a little bit more about your recent EP?<\/p>\n

On 24 April I released my EP Lost in the Dark (Live in Session), which is a collection of songs that I believe aren’t based around streams, but instead it’s a passion project. <\/p>\n

It means so much to me and it sums up who I am as an artist, the music I want to create and my experience of being a student in Leeds. <\/p>\n

You’re also part of a group called Women in Music Presents, please can you tell us more about this?<\/p>\n

It’s a group created during my final year of university that I made with some friends. <\/p>\n

We wanted something that focused around the positives and challenges that being a female artist brings, while uplifting each other with no real headliners at each event, instead we all share the spotlight. <\/p>\n

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\nHolly alongside Women in Music Presents line-up at The Attic in Leeds \/ Credit: The Manc Group<\/p>\n

We’ve noticed that you like to wear a lot of blue, how come?<\/p>\n

I’ve always been obsessed with blue and when I was starting to brand myself as an artist I thought this colour really compliments me. <\/p>\n

And honestly royal blue, navy, baby blue, whatever the shade is I love it.<\/p>\n

What are some of your career highlights so far?<\/p>\n

My first band gig was at the Piece Hall in Halifax where I got the opportunity to support Cian Ducrot and that’s where everything really kicked off.<\/p>\n

From there I performed at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, where as well as performing, I also got the chance to admire some of pop music’s greatest memorabilia. <\/p>\n

I was able to do my debut headline at Headrow House and did another headline show at Hyde Park Book Club too. <\/p>\n

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\nRolfe backstage ahead of her Piece Hall supporting slot and the singer pictured underneath The Domino Club neon sign \/ Credit: Supplied<\/p>\n

What does being an artist in the North feel like for you?<\/p>\n

Anything is possible. There’s something about the North that is so welcoming and it has helped me become my true self as an artist, performing for northern crowds. <\/p>\n

I feel so inspired by artists from here and everyone northern as they all have this determination which is so nice to see, watching people chase their dreams. <\/p>\n

And finally now we’ve learnt more about you, who are some Northern artists you love and want to show off?<\/p>\n

Lois.<\/a> She’s incredible and has announced a listening party for her new album later this month. <\/p>\n

Also The Wranglers<\/a>, a country group who I got the opportunity to support at their recent gig at Oporto in Leeds. They just make you want to get up and dance.<\/p>\n

Read more: You can watch The Devil Wears Prada 2 for FREE across Leeds<\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you Holly for letting us learn a little bit more about your artistry, we’re sure that you’re on track to claiming your pop princess crown in years to come. <\/p>\n

Featured Images – Artist supplied \/ The Manc Group<\/p>\n