Foy Vance

The seventh album from Foy Vance, The Wake, marks the completion of a decade-long journey shaped by tireless introspection and life-altering revelations. When the Northern Irish singer-songwriter performed a concert on the Spanish island of Lanzarote in January 1999, he experienced a moment of unparalleled transcendence on stage. The following morning, he received the devastating news that his father had suffered a fatal heart attack that very night. Overwhelmed by grief yet seized by a clarifying resolve, Vance immediately committed himself to creating seven albums shaped by the loss of his father—a traveling preacher who moved the family to the American South when Vance was an infant, and who first taught him to play guitar, setting the course for his life in music.

At once heartbreaking, euphoric, and deeply illuminating, The Wake reveals an artist with a rare gift for preserving the human spirit in an often unforgiving world.

The album is produced by Ethan Johns, the Brit Award-winning producer known for his work with Paul McCartney and Ray LaMontagne, among others. Here, Vance’s gravelly voice meets a powerful fusion of folk, soul, and Southern blues, each moment imbued with unbridled vitality.

In this intimate exploration of the human condition, the Scotland-based artist reflects on deeply personal themes—such as fatherhood and heartbreak—while also contemplating existential questions about the fleeting nature of time and the looming crisis surrounding the unchecked rise of AI.

This is the final chapter in an album cycle that began with his debut Hope (2007) and includes highlights such as The Wild Swan (2016), executive-produced by Elton John; From Muscle Shoals (2019), recorded at FAME Studios; To Memphis(2019), recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Service; and Signs of Life (2021), partly created in Vance’s home in the Scottish Highlands.

The result is the purest distillation of his singular artistry to date—a body of music that instills defiant joy into songs of longing, loss, and hard-won reconciliation.

Time Schedule

Doors 17.00
On stage: 19.00

Eat & Drink

As the doors open, our kitchen and multiple bars will also be ready – start the evening with something to eat or drink! No reservation needed, just drop in. Order via the QR code on the tables. See the menu here!

Tip: You are welcome to bring drinks into the auditorium.

Practical Information

We allow bags up to A4 size (max 30 × 20 × 30 cm). Larger bags can be checked in at the Södra Teatern cloakroom, which is open throughout the event. We recommend arriving early to make entry smoother. Own food and drinks are not allowed. Cloakroom available!

Get Here

Södra Teatern is located at Mosebacke torg 1–3. With limited parking nearby, we recommend using public transport. The closest option is the subway to Slussen, exit Götgatan. From there, walk up Hökens gata to Mosebacke torg.