Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton, the songwriter and singer behind the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, performs at Co-op Live in Manchester. The evening is credited to Paul Heaton and Premium Experiences.

Paul Heaton first came to wide attention as the singer and principal songwriter of the Housemartins, the band formed in Hull in 1983 whose singles included "Happy Hour" and a cover of "Caravan of Love". After the Housemartins split, Heaton formed the Beautiful South with Dave Hemingway, and that group's songs included "A Little Time" and "Song for Whoever". Heaton has since continued as a solo artist, building a catalogue of songs that move between pop, folk-tinged melody and sharp lyrical observation.

Co-op Live is a concert and performance venue at Sports City, on the eastern side of Manchester. The evening is credited to Paul Heaton together with Premium Experiences, which is also named among the artists on the bill.

The night will suit listeners who know the Housemartins and Beautiful South catalogue and want to hear how Heaton's songwriting has developed on a solo footing, as well as those who are coming to the work for the first time.