The Live Lounge AMPLIFIED by Yamaha
- Hall 2
The Live Lounge, Amplified by Yamaha returns again for MCL26. Our dedicated music stage in Hall 2 will feature a mixture of firm fan favourites from 2025 & brand new local acts every day of the show, from 12 – 3pm. Its the perfect opportunity to grab some street food, take the weight off your feet & kick back.
You can see who’s playing below, and make sure you check them out during your visit:
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November – 11am – 3pm
DOUBLE UP (FEAT. TOM BARNWELL) – (CONFIRMED)
Double Up (feat Tom Barnwell) return to the MCL Live Lounge stage to bring their infectious blend of keys, drums and 3 part vocal harmonies to your ears. Expect new takes on classics from the way-back-when to the right-here-right-now, with chilled covers and tasteful bops all fronted by the incomparable vocals of Tom Barnwell (BBC’s ‘The Voice’).
https://www.instagram.com/doubleuptheband/
https://www.instagram.com/tombarnwell/
Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th November – 11am – 3pm
IZZY OWEN
Izzy Owen is a singer-pianist from the Midlands who trained at the London School of Musical Theatre. She plays at request bars, clubs and weddings around the UK on her own or in her function band. She is also the Musical Director of Groove Chorus, House of Elton. Expect an eclectic mix of songs you’ll know and a few surprises from this brilliantly talented performer.
https://www.instagram.com/izzyowen_music_/
Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th November – 11am – 3:00pm
ALEX THOMPSON
With silky smooth vocals, insane keyboard skills and a warm engaging performance style, your mid-week entertainment doesn’t get much better than Alex Thompson. Playing an eclectic range of music including jazz, pop, soul, funk and even some musical theatre – this young artist is guaranteed to keep you hooked!
https://www.instagram.com/alexthompsonkeys/
Thursday 26th November – 11am – 3:00pm
Saturday 28th November – 11am – 3:00pm
JONO WRIGHT
Wright might hail from the Midlands in the UK, but the heart and soul of Special Measures lies some 4000 miles away in Nashville, Tennessee.” [Further Music Blog]
A favourite of MCL 2024, Jono Wright is a guitarist and songwriter from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. He released his debut EP, 6, in 2018. Playing a mix of original material and covers, Jono’s versatility as a guitarist and performer is clear to see. His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio, and featured on several BBC Sounds Music Mixes.
https://www.instagram.com/jonow1/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095199203552
Sunday 29th November – 11am – 3:00pm
THE JONO WRIGHT BAND
Led by one of the Midland’s best guitarists – this electrifying trio play a mix of blues, soul and rock n roll. Guaranteed to keep you singing and dancing along on the last Sunday of MCL.
https://www.instagram.com/jonow1/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095199203552
