Rising hip-hop star OneDa is swapping Glastonbury for a cosy cafe in the heart of Cheshire as part of the UK’s Independent Venue Week.
AIM Independent Music Awards 2024 winner OneDa headlines at The Granary Arts Cafe, in Nantwich on January 31. OneDa is one of the most exciting artists coming out of Manchester’s hip-hop scene. She was recently named by The Face magazine as one of the key MC’s at the forefront of the drum ‘n’ bass renaissance. OneDa is an artist who refuses to be boxed in, featuring dexterous wordplay, her tracks incorporate elements from the hip-hop and drum and bass scenes of her home city of Manchester before adding an eclectic mix of afro-trap and afrobeats that lean into her Nigerian heritage.
Last summer she appeared on multiple stages at Glastonbury, and in 2023 she headlined Manchester pride and helped launch Manchester’s Aviva Studios. And she’s going from strength-to-strength, recently launching her self-produced debut album ‘Formula OneDa’ which she will be touring around the UK as part of her first headline tour.
She’ll be supported at The Granary, which has a capacity of just 50 people, by ZAIM, Johnny and Oskar. The gig forms part of Nantwich’s first ever involvement in Independent Venue Week and is being organised by Tim Dougill of Moth Events.
“I can’t wait to hit the road for my first-ever UK tour, Formula OneDa. This is my chance to bring my debut album to life and show everyone what OneDa and Pussy Power really mean. Independent venues have always had my back as an artist, so being part of Independent Venue Week is very important to me. These are the spaces that help artists like me grow, connect, and stay real with the people who support us.
We’re kicking things off on January 31st at The Granary Arts Café in Nantwich, and you already know I’m coming with that energy to make it a night to remember. This is just the start—best believe I’m making moves!”
Moth Events have been putting on gigs at The Granary since 2020, with profits going to support local community arts projects and mental health charities. So far they have featured more than 60 artists and welcomed more than 600 music fans to their intimate venue – and raised more than £15,000 for Mind and MidCheshire Mind.
Tim said: “We’re extremely excited to be bringing one of the most exciting artists coming out of Manchester’s hip hop scene to Nantwich.
“This is what we like doing, intimate events with the next big UK musicians. Hence our mission statement: Big Music. Small Spaces.
“I’d like to thank OneDa for supporting us and all the other volunteers who help put these nights on. Not to mention the regular faces who turn up to the events and support the growing music scene in Nantwich.”
Daniel Harrison, fundraising lead at Mid Cheshire Mind, said: “So far Moth Events have helped pay for 10 Art support group sessions, 15 Initial consultations for talking therapy, and over 80 calls to our helpline. That’s over 80 people we’ve helped access support and signposted to the correct services.
“We’ve also been able to launch our new Speak Up Space service for young people. Speak Up Space is an instant messaging service for young people under the age of 18 which can be accessed 5 evenings a week, with the aim of open communication to aid young people to speak about their worries.”
31 Jan 2025
19:00
OneDa, ZAIM, Johnny, Oskar
Venue: The Granary Arts Cafe
Tickets: https://www.thegranaryartscafe.com/event-details-registration/independent-venue-week-oneda
CONTACT DETAILS
For further comment, images or questions: Tim Dougill 07835 426598 dougillt@gmail.com
