Emerging Showcase: Gabrielle Sey + Emma Jane Mansfield

The Met’s regular night showcasing emerging artists returns with an evening spotlighting two exciting singer-songwriters.

Richly rhythmic and lyrically led, Gabrielle Sey crafts a distinctive sound — one that explores the nuances of identity and emotional truth. Her songwriting is introspective, drawing on years of journaling, candid conversations and spiritual reflection. Sey’s music serves as both a diary and a dialogue — a safe space where raw emotion is not only welcomed, but essential.

Gabrielle Sey’s journey so far has been marked by critical acclaim. Her sophomore EP, Vapour, which explored themes from the Book of Ecclesiastes was featured on Kickstarter’s Projects We Love list and received praise from BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Fresh on the Net, Worldwide FM and Exile FM. Renowned platforms such as AFROPUNK and Gal-dem have championed her early work on Break My Silence (EP), recognising the authenticity and depth she brought to describing how her South London upbringing and Ghanaian heritage intertwine.

Sey’s artistry is incomplete without her signature performative flair — a magnetic quality that transforms each live show into a visceral, unmissable experience. She has brought this energy to renowned stages such as The Roundhouse, BST Hyde Park, Black Deer Festival, Tedx Soho, Tedx Brighton, The Green Note, Earth Hackney and Abbey Road, collaborating with the Abbey Road Institute on a live video project.

Her new single Colourblind is an honest monologue about embracing the spectrum of one’s emotions without judgement. The song began its life as a one-take improvised demo, and depicts the struggles that one goes through to maintain a sense of emotional stability in a world that always seeks for us to present as monetizable.

Gabrielle returns to The Met following her set supporting Tom Robinson in October.

Emma Jane Mansfield is a captivating singer-songwriter. A big voice from a small Lancashire valley.

Known for her raw, stripped-back style, her music is a heartfelt journey weaving tales of love, loss, laughter and life’s complexities.

With soul-stirring melodies and deeply honest lyrics, Emma Jane is sure to leave an indelible mark on any listener. Her warm northern charm, infectious humour, and self described “scraggly Fraggle” energy create an unforgettable connection as she delightfully engages the audience in between songs.

Emma Jane is an honest and authentic musical story teller that will invite you to explore life’s chapters with her, leaving you eager for what’s next.

After releasing and successfully touring her album Ember’s Edge in October 2024, she is currently writing and recording her next album, due to be released May 2026.