Lyyra
Rising
Lyyra, the acclaimed women’s ensemble from the VOCES8 Foundation, returns to Kings Place after their sell-out debut with Rising, a programme ranging from early music to jazz and pop, featuring music from the group’s debut Warner Classics album.
Expect music by Caroline Shaw, Stevie Wonder, William Byrd, Paul Simon, Laura Mvula and more.
Lyyra is the only professional six-voice women’s a cappella group in the USA and is part of the VOCES8 Foundation, the music education organisation established by the internationally renowned vocal ensemble VOCES8.
Reviews:
‘Absolutely stunning! Lyyra – thank you so much.’ BBC Radio 3, In Tune
‘Exceptional versatility and skill’ BBC Radio 3
‘Since their premiere concert in February 2024, Lyyra have been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a group of all-women’s voices’ Choir & Organ Magazine
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, your account needs to be updated with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth and go to ‘Other Preferences’ to opt in to the Under 30s Scheme.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Lyyra:
Lyyra is the newest ensemble from the VOCES8 Foundation and is the only professional women’s a cappella sextet based in the USA. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of female singing. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside star-like brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialise in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds.
Lyyra tours both at home in the USA and internationally. This season the ensemble will give performances across the USA as well as undertake European tours visiting festivals and venues in Germany, Belgium, the Baltics and the UK. They will film for the LIVE From London festival and appear at the German choral convention Chor.com.
Lyyra is passionate about music education and is part of the VOCES8 Foundation’s mission to actively promote ‘Music Education For All’. Engaging in a broad range of work collaborating with schools, universities, and community organizations, the VOCES8 Foundation reaches up to 40,000 people each year.
Reflective of music, harmony and the night sky, Lyyra takes its name from the constellation which represents Orpheus’ famed lyre. Lyyra is Anna Crumley, MaryRuth Miller, Elizabeth Tait, Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Ingrid Johnson, and Cecille Elliott. Lyyra’s Creative Director is Erik Jacobson.