The Paper Kites

Friday, February 20, 2026 - O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester

• The Paper Kites
• BESS ATWELL

The Paper Kites bring their atmospheric folk, folk rock and indie rock songwriting to O2 Ritz Manchester on 20 February 2026. Known for tracks like "A Maker of My Time" and "Bloom", the Australian group draw on layered arrangements and reflective lyrics that suit the venue’s intimate yet full-bodied sound. Joining them is Brighton singer-songwriter Bess Atwell, whose folk, folk rock and indie folk catalogue, including the album "Light Sleeper", adds a complementary perspective to the bill. Together they create a focused run of modern folk-rooted songwriting with contrasting Australian and British voices on the same stage.