New Zealand’s Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) possesses one of the greatest voices of his generation. His effortlessly distinctive tone and heartstring-plucking vibrato have garnered widespread love around the world. Williams draws on folk and country traditions - often compared to Leonard Cohen, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley - but what makes him so special is his unique ability to traverse genres on both his award winning records, and in his famously captivating live shows. Marlon Williams grew up in the port town of Lyttelton, in the South Island of New Zealand. After performing with his high-school band The Unfaithful Ways and as a duo with Delaney Davidson, he launched his award-winning solo career with his 2015 debut Marlon Williams, and followed it with Make Way For Love in 2018, 2022 record My Boy and his acclaimed new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka which is the first original album written entirely in Te Reo Māori to top the NZ album charts. ***Islington Assembly Hall has launched 'Support the Supports' a campaign to help introduce more music lovers to the up-and-coming acts that open the show! Show up to the venue prior to 8pm and you are in with a chance to win a mystery prize, from drinks vouchers to exclusive merchandise from artists that have previously played the venue. Use the #supportthesupports through socials when you discover a new favourite act at Islington Assembly Hall.*** *By purchasing a ticket to this event you are agreeing to adhere to Islington Assembly Hall's terms and conditions: https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/customer-terms-conditions-2022/* *All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.* Presented by Communion ONE. This is a 16+ event – you may be asked to prove your age and if you are not able to show valid ID, you may be refused entry. Valid ID includes passports, driving licences, over 16+ zip oyster photocard and citizen cards. Photocopies will not be accepted.