Gabriella
From the early ‘90s to the turn of the millennium, Gabrielle was one of the UK’s most successful and beloved artists. With two unforgettable #1 smashes (‘Dreams’ and ‘Rise’), a back catalogue full of Top 10 hits, two albums which reached 4 x Platinum status, two BRIT Awards, two MOBOs and an Ivor Novello, everything she touched seemed to turn to gold.
In the years that followed the release of her 2007 album ‘Always’, you’d be forgiven for thinking that was effectively the end of Gabrielle’s story. And, for a while, you would’ve been (almost) correct. But in recent times, Gabrielle has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence, one that proves that timeless, empowering songwriting and a distinctive voice that is the very definition of soul will never go out of fashion.
A big part of that resurgence comes from the love shown to her by the current wave of iconic artists. Adele recalls being inspired by the lyric “Dreams can come true” as a child and has been a life-long fan of Gabrielle since, saying, “I remember being mesmerised by her, so pure and so delicate and gentle with her voice and in the way she moved.” And when Adele’s own dreams came true, she returned to her first inspiration and invited Gabrielle to join the bill for her two rapidly sold-out Hyde Park shows in the summer of 2022. The result was a sea of faces – some older fans, but many more who would’ve been too young to remember her the first time around – singing Gabrielle’s songs back to her.
It was a special moment. As Gabrielle later reflected, “I got to meet someone I have loved and adored from afar for many years. Thank you Adele for making my dreams come true. You are a phenomenal talent and a beautiful soul inside and out.”
Another high profile supporter emerged that same year. Stormzy invited Gabrielle to cameo in his ambitious video for ‘Mel Made Me Do It’, where she joined a host of artists including Dave, Little Simz, Headie One and Jazzie B. She was also referenced in its midpoint monologue, when ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ star Michaela Coel narrated Wretch 32’s words: “Gabrielle once told us dreams can come true, and that sentence emancipated the minds of our pioneers.”
Our package includes the following: –
- Luxurious overnight accommodation
- Signature cocktail before the concert
- Full Irish breakfast in the morning
- Complimentary wifi throughout the hotel
Please note our package does not include tickets for shows.