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Proms Across the UK: Nadine Shah and the Royal Northern Sinfonia

BBC Proms 2026

South Tyneside-born singer Nadine Shah and the Royal Northern Sinfonia, recorded in concert at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.

South Tyneside-born singer Nadine Shah and the Royal Northern Sinfonia, recorded in concert at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead.

Presented by Elizabeth Alker.

Nadine Shah (vocals)
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Ellie Slorach (conductor)

With her subjects including grief, womanhood and addiction, and melodies inspired by Sufi singer Abida Parveen, Nadine Shah is a powerful voice in the UK indie-rock scene. The Mercury Prize-nominated South Tyneside-born singer-songwriter collaborates with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in the latest of the orchestra’s series of bold musical dialogues. The performance includes a recital of the poem If I Must Die written by the late Refaat Alareer.

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Music Played

  • Nadine Shah

    Aching Bones

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Topless Mother

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Trad

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Fool

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Out The Way

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Holiday Destination

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    All I Want

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Kite / If I Must Die

    Author: Refaat Alareer. Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Prayer Mat

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Sad Lads Anonymous

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Stealing Cars

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Nadine Shah

    Greatest Dancer

    Performer: Nadine Shah. Orchestra: Royal Northern Sinfonia. Conductor: Ellie Slorach.

  • Richard Strauss

    Capriccio (Sextet)

    Performer: Cecil Aronowitz. Performer: William Pleeth. Ensemble: Amadeus Quartet.
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Broadcast

  • Yesterday 21:00
    BBC Radio 3