Nathan Haines + The Illusions Album Launch

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***This event will take place in EartH Theatre.*** Nathan Haines Band with Vanessa Freeman & The Illusions. An Exclusive UK Album Launch – Special Double Bill A Family Affair Records release In association with EarthPercent The Illusions perform their debut album Find Your Way live in full alongside the Nathan Haines Band with Vanessa Freeman. For this incredible double bill show, EartH Theatre, Hackney presents the Nathan Haines Band and The Illusions live and direct from Ibiza. Returning to London for his first UK appearance in two years, Nathan Haines performs with acclaimed vocalist Vanessa Freeman and full band. The name Nathan Haines has been linked to countless UK dancefloor classics over the last 25 years. From his era defining albums with the late Phil Asher (Sound Travels and Squire For Hire) to more recent collaborations with Chaos In The CBD and many others, Nathan’s unmistakable saxophone sound, production style and reputation for delivering outstanding live performances guarantee this will be a very special night. For their first ever London show, Ibiza based band The Illusions present the exclusive UK launch of their debut album Find Your Way, performing the record live in its entirety with a seven piece band of top flight musicians and singers. Produced by Nathan Haines during recording sessions in Ibiza, the record fuses jazz, funk, soul and Balearic influences into a bold new live statement that has already caught the attention of DJs and tastemakers across the scene. This special double bill brings both acts to the stage in full, marking the official London launch of Find Your Way and the beginning of a pivotal year that will culminate in The Illusions closing the Ibiza Jazz Festival in September 2026 alongside Nathan Haines. *For more information on access at EartH, please see our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/44dzl75 or contact us at access@earthackney.co.uk* *EartH is a social enterprise committed to supporting new musicians, with music studios in the venue that are completely free for young artists to use. When you attend a show in EartH Theatre, head to the back of the space to rent a cushion for just £2. Not only will you get to sit more comfortably, but all proceeds go towards funding Studio 36. Find out more here: https://earthackney.co.uk/about/studio-36/* *Ticket price includes a £1.50 venue restoration levy* *With every ticket purchased £1 will be donated to EarthPercent.* *EarthPercent is the music industry’s climate and nature foundation, which works to embed planet-positive action into music. They collaborate with an Expert Advisory Panel of scientists, researchers and activists to fund organisations on the frontline of the climate and biodiversity crises, in areas including nature conservation, climate justice and greening the music industry.*