Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton is an English singer-songwriter from Hull. He was a founding member of The Housemartins, formed in Hull in 1983, whose version of Caravan of Love reached number one in the UK in 1986. In 1988 Heaton co-founded The Beautiful South with Dave Hemingway, a group that recorded for Go! Discs and had hits with songs including A Little Time and Song for Whoever.

Heaton's writing runs through both groups'catalogues, with melodic pop, social observation and wry lyrics as recurring features. Heaton has also pursued a solo career alongside these bands.

The OVO Hydro is a Glasgow venue hosting concerts and shows, and the night is aimed at listeners who follow Heaton's songwriting across The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and solo work.