BBC 6 Music's "Hot Tip" for 2025 and NME Hot 100 artist Hang Linton will headline the Granary Arts Café on Saturday 18 October, as part of his nationwide Apparitions Tour.

The Granary Arts Café, off Welsh Row, has become known as a vital independent venue in the North West, hosting breakthrough UK talent such as Big Special, Antony Szmierek, OneDa, and Gans, alongside international acts like Pan Amsterdam and noughties favourite Fyfe Dangerfield. 

Hang Linton's upcoming performance continues the venue's reputation for showcasing artists on the cusp of major success.

As with many events at The Granary, the night will also raise funds for Mid-Cheshire Mind, with a percentage of ticket sales going directly to the mental health charity. 

The Hang Linton night will also raise funds for Mid-Cheshire Mind, with a percentage of ticket sales going directly to the mental health charity (Supplied).

Since its inception, Moth Events has raised £18,400 for the cause, thanks to sponsorship from local businesses. 

The October event is backed by design engineering specialists G&M Engineering Associates.

Organiser, Tim Dougill, of Moth Events, told Nub News: "I have seen Hang Linton perform twice now, once supporting Big Special (former Granary performers!) and the other time Benefits.

"He is an incredible talent and at an exciting point in his career which is going to really take off."

Hang Linton, who has built a reputation for blending groove, noise, and bold visual storytelling, shared his excitement about visiting Nantwich for the first time. 

He said: "I am very excited to get on the road and put my new music in front of fresh audiences, especially in places I've never been before like Nantwich.

"I love bringing my unique brand of groove and noise to rural towns, I really hope this is something they have never seen before. 

Hang Linton, who has built a reputation for blending groove, noise, and bold visual storytelling, has shared his excitement about visiting Nantwich for the first time (Supplied).

"Independent venues that support important causes like mental health are the backbone of independent music culture. They have been central to my growth as an artist on the UK scene over the past three years."

Support on the night will come from local poet Steven Langstaff (NightTerrorsPoetry), Nantwich DJ Tom Frees, and Stoke-on-Trent's Eccie The Dog.

Director and Co-owner of G&M Engineering Associates, Steve Gallimore, said: "Music has been a big part of our lives growing up, and we can see the live music industry is going through a tough time at the moment.

"When Tim approached us for help financing fundraisers, we were more than happy to help."

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