The Stoller Hall

Avoid the early evening rush hour and relax with an hour of live music from up-and-coming performers here at the Stoller Hall.

These hour-long concerts are a chance to catch artists from our Emerging Artists Scheme, which has been generously supported by the Haworth Trust.

Special Offer

Five concerts for the price of four. Book all five of our Rush Hour concerts in one transaction for just £20. (Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.)

About Vulva Voce

Vulva Voce puts performance at the forefront, combining movement, experimentation and improvisation to produce a truly dynamic show. They combine their musical influences of folk, contemporary classical, techno and beyond, to push the boundaries of how a string quartet can sound, perform and engage with an audience. At the heart of their performance is the empowerment of women’s voices and stories. The music they play is entirely created by women and underrepresented artists from across history, including original music and specially commissioned works.
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Over the past two years, their innovative approach has gained them recognition by the GRAMMYS website, BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Manchester, The Strad and Slipped Disc. They have performed internationally, collaborating with artists such as Bishi, Ringdown (Caroline Shaw and Danni Lee), Ash, The Beatbox Collective, The Manatees, DJ Masa, Esther Swift, Good Habits and many more. In March 2024, Vulva Voce were invited to perform at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, to perform on the British Music Embassy Stage, Beyond the Music and Classical Unlocked showcases. Since then they have performed at Glastonbury Festival and the opening night for WOMEX at the Bridgewater Hall. Vulva Voce are committed to a more sustainable model of touring and received funding to complete their 2023 European Tour entirely by land-travel, where they played to sold out venues across Scandinavia and Germany.
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Education and community work is a key part of their mission, with the belief that exposure to a diverse range of composers and music is crucial to making classical music more inclusive. Vulva Voce have worked with the Benedetti Foundation, RNCM Pathfinders, the Music in Secondary Schools Trust, Galaxy House Unit at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, and the Untold Orchestra to create memorable and uplifting experiences through music.
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Released last year, their first single, ‘Smeòrach Chlann Domhnaill’ has gained traction across multiple streaming platforms and their latest single ‘Weaver’s Key’ was released in March 2024. They are looking forward to releasing their first EP in the new year thanks to the Women Make Music grant from PRS Foundation. Renowned as part of the UK’s musical heritage, Vulva Voce also features on O2’s Music Mapper campaign.

Seating for this show will be unallocated. If you have any access requirements, please do let us know at boxoffice@stollerhall.com or on 0333 130 0967 (lines open Tuesday – Thursday 1.30pm – 4pm). You can find out more about access in our building here.