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Spotify's Hometown Shows: Stars Return to Roots
18 Aug
Summary
- Three major artists will perform intimate concerts in their hometowns.
- Fans will be invited, and concert films will be released exclusively.
- Spotify partners with artists on local youth organization donations.
Spotify is set to launch an intimate live performance series titled Hometown, bringing artists Beabadoobee, Jorja Smith, and Nemzzz back to their origins. Jorja Smith will initiate the series in Walsall on September 6, 2026, followed by Nemzzz in Manchester on September 12, 2026. Beabadoobee will conclude the run in London on September 17, 2026.
This series offers the artists a unique opportunity to perform in the cities where their musical journeys began. Top listeners will be invited to attend these special events, which will later be transformed into exclusive concert films. Furthermore, Spotify is collaborating with each artist to support local community initiatives, including significant donations to youth organizations.
Jorja Smith expressed that Walsall, where she started writing music as a teenager, continues to influence her creativity. Nemzzz highlighted his pride in celebrating and representing Manchester, his hometown, with the Spotify collaboration. Beabadoobee shared that London, where she found her musical community, makes the Hometown series feel particularly special.
