Catch them now, or hear about it later from everyone who did. This is where the future of music kicks off.<\/p>\n
The RNCM Session Orchestra: Original Artists Edition
\nHetta Falzon
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Hetta Falzon<\/p>\n
Singer-songwriter Hetta Falzon, originally from Somerset and now based in Manchester, combines her jazz, pop, and classical roots to inspire a unique melodic world, driven by her desire to move people. Her intricate melodies, paired with raw emotional storytelling, reveal music that is as musically captivating as it is relatable.<\/p>\n
For Hetta, music began as a family expectation. Growing up in Somerset, she was immersed in classical training from an early age\u2014cello, trombone, singing, and piano were all part of her childhood. \u201cI also grew up performing in musicals,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I didn\u2019t really want to do the acting and I didn\u2019t really want to do the practicing. I just wanted to do the making noise thing\u2014and that\u2019s how I started writing songs.\u201d<\/p>\n
That spirit of rebellion, of turning structure into self-expression, has become central to her artistry. She describes her early music as \u201cfour-chord bangers,\u201d but things changed when she moved to Manchester. \u201cThe people I met at uni were the first musicians my age I became friends with. They were all incredible humans and writers, so far ahead of me in maturity and sound. They really inspired me to step out of my comfort zone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now 20, Hetta is about to see one of her life\u2019s biggest dreams come true. \u201cI have two big dreams: performing my music with an orchestra, and writing a musical,\u201d she beams. \u201cI did not think I\u2019d be doing the first one at this age.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s especially poignant because of her roots in orchestral music. She played in the National Children\u2019s Orchestra as a kid, though at the time she didn\u2019t fully appreciate it. \u201cI was very much like, \u2018I\u2019m too cool for orchestra\u2019, but now I\u2019m obsessed with it. Classical music is such a big influence for me. It feels nostalgic and warm.\u201d<\/p>\n
That warmth is something she\u2019s channelling into the arrangements for her Session Orchestra performance. \u201cThe priority for me is that it just feels really powerful emotionally,\u201d she explains. \u201cI\u2019ve been working with my band and some arrangers, and I just want everything to feel moving.\u201d<\/p>\n
That emotional intensity is a cornerstone of Hetta\u2019s work. She doesn\u2019t shy away from honesty\u2014in fact, she demands it. \u201cI write music because it helps me understand the way I function,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd I hope it makes other people understand the way I function, and realise they\u2019re not alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s the intimacy of a headline gig at Lock 91 or the thrill of opening for Joshua Bassett at the O2 Ritz<\/a>, Hetta approaches every performance with heart. \u201cThe first show I ever did in Manchester was at Gulliver\u2019s<\/a> during Freshers\u2019 Week. That will always be my favourite venue. It felt like such a big step.\u201d<\/p>\n Playing the O2 Ritz was another milestone, but it didn\u2019t feel intimidating. Quite the opposite. \u201cThe whole audience had never seen me before, but I felt like I was home. It felt like a hometown show and really extra special.\u201d<\/p>\n You can listen to Hetta\u2019s music on Spotify by clicking here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Hetta is also on Instagram here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jack Critchlow Originally from North Yorkshire, Jack Critchlow moved to Manchester at 18, armed with ambition and a love of songwriting. Four years on, he\u2019s established himself as a compelling artist-producer with a distinctive musical identity. His style is a bold fusion of groovy pop and introspective singer-songwriter roots\u2014two seemingly contrasting sounds that Jack effortlessly blends into one coherent, heartfelt experience.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m releasing my debut EP this year which showcases the two sides to my artistry,\u201d he explained. \u201cMy kind of upbeat pop side and my more stripped-back singer-songwriter side. And they coexist in the same world.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a world he\u2019s carefully crafted on his own terms, writing and producing everything himself. \u201cI have full control over everything I put out,\u201d he sayid. And that dedication is paying off\u2014he\u2019s received support from BBC Introducing, landed airplay on BBC Radio 1\u2019s Future Pop, and earned spots on Spotify\u2019s Fresh Finds playlists.<\/p>\n But even as his music gains national attention, Jack remains grounded in the city that shaped him. \u201cManchester as a music scene has really influenced my drive and love for music,\u201d he said. \u201cThe vibe of the Northern Quarter<\/a> and the Manchester music scene is so integral to the city. It makes music such an exciting industry to be part of when you\u2019re here.\u201d<\/p>\n He\u2019s not just talking theory, he\u2019s lived it. From Night and Day Caf\u00e9<\/a> to Deaf Institute<\/a>, Band on the Wall<\/a>, and Manchester Academy, Jack has worked his way through the city\u2019s legendary gig circuit. \u201cManchester has been such a supportive city for me over the last few years. It\u2019s allowed me to get my foot in venues and play some really great gigs.\u201d<\/p>\n One of his proudest moments came earlier this year, when he supported The Charlatans\u2019 Tim Burgess at a sold-out 800-capacity show at RNCM<\/a>. \u201cPlaying with one of Manchester\u2019s own heroes was a really great experience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Now, with The RNCM Session Orchestra: Original Artists Edition, Jack is entering a new phase\u2014one filled with strings, brass, and symphonic drama. \u201cHaving my music played by a full orchestra is going to be a crazy experience,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We\u2019re working with some really great arrangers who are converting our songs into orchestral scores. It\u2019s a real privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n He\u2019s excited, but also conscious of the emotional weight of the performance. Jack writes with purpose.<\/p>\n His lyrics touch on love, loss, relationships, and the challenges of youth. One standout track, \u201cLucy\u2019s Diamonds Fell in the Sky,\u201d tackles the impact of drugs on student culture. \u201cI want people to be moved by what I do. I let the music move me when I play, and I\u2019d love for it to do the same for people in the audience.\u201d<\/p>\n You can listen to Jack\u2019s music on Spotify by clicking here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jack is also on Instagram here<\/a><\/strong> and TikTok here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA city that feels like home\u201d<\/p>\n For both Jack and Hetta, Manchester has provided not just opportunity, but belonging.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a city that\u2019s so supportive of new artists and upcoming talent<\/a>,\u201d said Jack. \u201cI don\u2019t think it would\u2019ve been the same anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n Hetta agreed. \u201cManchester has such a deep-rooted musical heritage: from indie icons to cutting-edge new talent. And honestly, the people I\u2019ve met here have influenced me the most.\u201d<\/p>\n Their stories are emblematic of what makes the RNCM Session Orchestra: Original Artists Edition so powerful. It\u2019s not just about polished performance: it\u2019s about the raw, unfiltered passion of artists still finding their voices, yet already making their mark.<\/p>\n When asked what they hope the audience takes away from their performances, both artists speak with a sincerity that\u2019s hard to ignore.<\/p>\n \u201cI want people to be moved,\u201d said Jack. \u201cI hope it brings out emotion and that the lyrics stick with them.\u201d<\/p>\n Hetta echoes that. \u201cI don\u2019t want people to take their own interpretation, I want them to come on the emotional rollercoaster with me.\u201d<\/p>\n Tickets for RNCM Session Orchestra: Original Artists Edition<\/p>\n You can get tickets to see Jack and Hetta perform at RNCM Session Orchestra: Original Artists Edition on 14th of June 2025 at 7.00 pm.<\/p>\n You can get tickets by clicking here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tickets Prices: \t\t\t\t
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Jack Critchlow<\/p>\n
Full Price \u00a318
Student\/Under 26 \u00a312<\/p>\n