Cara Dillon coming to The Apex for Christmas show

Irish singer Cara Dillon (pictured above) is bringing her “Upon A Winter Night” show to the Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, just before Christmas.

She is returning to the venue along with her band to provide a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism, with a collection of ancient and modern songs, Celtic and folk rhythms alongside atmospheric carols.

Cara has been captivating audiences for over 20 years with, according to Mojo magazine, “Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice.”

She was brought up in a close musical family, immersed in the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry.

Having won the All Ireland Traditional Singing Trophy, aged only 14, she went on to sing with Oige, De Dannan and then Equation. It was in this band that she met her husband and musical collaborator Sam Lakeman (brother of Seth). The combination of Cara’s expressive vocals and Lakeman’s rippling piano and fresh production squeezes new life into ancient material.

Their original songs sit happily alongside traditional tunes, whilst pointing to a distinct and distinguished musical identity all of their own.

Cara admits to being taken aback by the success of her acclaimed Christmas album “Upon A Winter’s Night” when it reached Number one in the Indie Album Charts twice in 2016.

Now in its sixth year, the overwhelming success of previous “Winter’s Night” tours have cemented this magical experience as a firm festive favourite.

Cara brings “Upon A Winter Night” to the Apex on Sunday, December 18, at 7.30pm. See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information or to book tickets.