ANOHNI has announced her first shows with The Johnsons in 14 years – find all the details below.Following the release of 2023 album ‘My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross’ – her first in seven years – the artist will be reuniting with The Johnsons for a concert series in the UK and Europe which will include two nights in London.The first show will take place on June 13 at Epidaurus Festival Herodion in Athens, followed by dates in Madrid, Paris, Berlin and more.On July 1 and 2, she’ll stop at the Barbican for consecutive shows and finish up with another two at DR Koncerthaus in Copenhagen on July 12 and 13.General sale tickets will be available from 10am GMT on Friday (March 1). Alternatively, fans can sign up to pre-sale via ANOHNI’s website to purchase tickets from 9am GMT Wednesday (February 28).ANOHNI will be joined by a nine-piece band including Julia Kent (cello), Maxim Moston (violin), Doug Wieselman (multi-instrumentalist) and Jimmy Hogarth (guitarist/producer).The shows will see her draw from new material as well as songs from across her back catalogue.
A beacon in the darkness... the incredible legacy of Brianna Ghey a year on from unspeakable tragedy
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From the depths of an unimaginable grief they faced hatred with love. And in doing so Brianna Ghey's parents ensured their daughter will not just be remembered for the terrible way she died, but also for the proud and confident way she lived.
Today marks the first anniversary of 16-year-old Brianna's murder in Culceth Linear Park in Warrington. This afternoon friends, family and well-wishers gathered at a vigil in the town centre to remember the 'funny, witty and fearless' teenager - just as did mourners across the UK did following her death last February.
And while Brianna's awful murder touched the hearts and minds of people across the country, it has also helped humanise the often bitter and divisive conversation around transgender people. Through their love and acceptance of their daughter, Brianna's parents have shown a human face recognisable to any parent helping their child navigate their teenage vulnerabilities.
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In court, Brianna's dad Peter Spooner spoke openly and honestly about how he'd found it 'difficult' being the parent of a transgender child. But he spoke of his pride at forming a new relationship with his 'beautiful daughter'.
"Without people accusing me of dead naming my child, most of my memories are with my son Brett," he said.
"Our memories are engraved on my heart. He was funny, cheeky and would pull faces to make me laugh. He was my baby, my only son and his decision to transition was such a brave and confident thing to do.
"Even though I grieved the son I lost, I was proud to gain another beautiful daughter. Her appearance changed as she blossomed into a lovely young girl, her eyes were the same, she had my eyes when I looked at
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