Get it Loud in Libraries will bring artist Moonchild Sanelly to Hull Central Library next month for a headline gig.
A cross-genre artist who embraces South African homegrown genres from Amapiano and Gqom, to club ready beats and afro-punk-pop, Moonchild Sanelly’s recent album ‘Full Moon’ has garnered praise from the likes of Elton John, The Guardian and 6 Music.
Sanelly describes her signature sound as future-ghetto-funk, she mixes Kwaito, hip-hop, dancehall, funk, electronica, soul and sampiano. She has recorded with artists including Beyonce (My Power), Gorillaz (With Love to an Ex) and released three albums, the latest in 2025, Full Moon.
Alex Ashwell, Libraries Director for Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd, said: “Hull Libraries have been hosting live gigs with Get It Loud in Libraries since 2018, attracting music fans from across the country.
“Being able to host fantastic events like Get It Loud In Libraries is largely thanks to the James Reckitt Library Trust, providing huge support for Hull’s public library provision.”
Get it Loud in Libraries brings a vibrant programme of live music to local libraries, funded by Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation to engage and inspire new audiences. Live music in local libraries gives audiences of all ages the rare chance to get up close and personal with their favourite acts.
Get It Loud in Libraries has previously hosted a number of acclaimed musical acts including Adele, Idles, Wolf Alice and The Last Dinner Party. Audiences give resoundingly positive feedback to this literary-meets-musical event environment, praising the ‘tremendous surroundings’ and the high calibre of acts.
Previous performers at Hull Libraries have included Sunflower Bean, BC Camplight, Willie J Healey, The Anchoress and Rianne Downey.
Tickets for the Moonchild Sanelly gig at Hull Central Library on Wednesday 6 May at 7pm are on sale for £15 and available here.