Emma Rawicz INKYRA at The Glasshouse | Gig Preview

Emma Rawicz brings her INKYRA project to The Glasshouse in Gateshead on Thursday 10 September 2026, opening the venue’s newly announced jazz programme with a Sage Two performance built around her latest writing. The BBC New Generation Artist has spent the past year touring internationally, and this North East date arrives with a set that moves between lyrical passages, complex grooves and more fiery ensemble playing.

Rawicz has quickly become one of the most prominent younger voices in UK jazz, with a style that balances technical control with a strong sense of melody. That mix should suit Sage Two particularly well, giving the band enough room to stretch out while keeping the audience close to the detail of the arrangements.

Emma Rawicz INKYRA at The Glasshouse

The Gateshead show comes during a period of sustained momentum for Rawicz, whose recent touring has taken her across multiple countries and a wide range of jazz stages. Rather than relying on straight-ahead conventions, the INKYRA material allows different textures to sit alongside improvisation, making this a strong opening statement for the venue’s autumn programme.

The Glasshouse has been broadening its jazz audience over recent seasons, and this booking fits that direction well. It gives established jazz listeners plenty to engage with while remaining accessible to anyone drawn to contemporary instrumental music that crosses between composition, groove and improvisation.

Event details

• Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
• Venue: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Tickets and current information are available through The Glasshouse’s official jazz programme. Check the venue page before travelling for final timings and any late changes.

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