Richard Hawley and Gia Ford

Born in Sheffield and raised between there and Cheshire, Gia Ford crafts alt-pop songs with poetic tales of society’s outsiders. Her acclaimed debut “Transparent Things” earned praise from CLASH, NME, and Rolling Stone UK for its unique storytelling and Sheffield swagger.

Richard Hawley, born in Sheffield, England, is a celebrated singer-songwriter and producer known for his lush baritone and genre-spanning work, from indie rock to orchestral ballads. He gained acclaim for his albums Cole's Corner, Lady's Bridge, and Truelove's Gutter, termed a trilogy inspired by his hometown. Hawley's collaborations span Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, and Pulp, where he also played, and he's scored for films like Funny Cow. Nominated for several Mercury and Brit Awards, he continues to draw from his Sheffield roots, with Further and In This City They Call You Love among his popular releases.