Great acoustic experience in the Cathedral
by Hoppy on 01/11/2025Derby Cathedral - DerbyRating: 5 out of 5Fantastic voice as ever and stripped back was enjoyable learning more about her

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Vocalist celebrated for her soulful voice and powerful songwriting
“Our generation’s songbird,” was what Nicole Scherzinger called Rebecca Ferguson during her X Factor days.
Britain fell in love with Ferguson’s voice during the seventh season of the competition show, during which the then 24-year-old singer won hearts with her story of single motherhood and passionate love of music. Shortly after her time on The X Factor, Ferguson released her debut album, Heaven. It was received with universal acclaim from critics, with no publication giving it less than four stars, and was certified platinum in the UK.
Ferguson’s sophomore album, Freedom, arrived in December 2013. The album saw Ferguson making a departure from her soul-influenced sound in favour of R&B-tinged, dance-friendly tracks. Her next full-length project, Lady Sings The Blues, was even bolder departure from her previous work. It saw Ferguson reimagine Billie Holiday’s 1956 record of the same name, covering 17 songs previously performed by Holiday. Her fourth studio album, Superwoman, was released in 2016.
In 2023, Ferguson announced the upcoming release of Heaven – Part 2, her first full-length album in seven years. She explained on social media that the album would be her last, marking her retirement from the music industry.
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Fantastic voice as ever and stripped back was enjoyable learning more about her
What a show what a talent fabulous setting definitely worth every penny just wish it was on longer to hear more
It was too cold in the cathedral to enjoy it , I think that you need to serve hot drinks as well as cold
Rebecca has such a beautiful voice and the Q &A session was so personal and interesting. The southend venue was lovely, small with character, making it a an intimate experience
Really showcased a beautiful voice and an extraordinary talent. 5th time seeing her and she seemed at her happiest and most relaxed. Pianist and backing singers great too