# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) and Shunya for an evening of music celebrating the release of Whitaker’s second solo album, Songs for the Weary - a collection of graceful compositions incorporating classical guitar, rich string arrangements, and subtle electronics. Offering a serene listening experience, the album unfolds across eight gentle pieces woven with intricate harmonies and warm instrumentation. Co-produced and arranged in collaboration with Alan Keary (Shunya), the performance will also feature songs from Whitaker’s 2016 debut, The Man with the Anvil Hat, alongside a solo set by Shunya and special reworkings of select songs from the HENGE back catalogue.

Matthew C. Whitaker
Matthew C. Whitaker is a Manchester-based musician and composer best known for his work with cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE, with whom he has released four acclaimed albums and toured extensively across the UK and Europe. 

Alongside his high-energy work with the band, Whitaker pursues a more introspective solo practice. His debut, Man With the Anvil Hat (2016), introduced his flair for intricate harmony and richly textured soundscapes. His forthcoming release, Songs for the Weary (2026), continues this exploration with eight gentle pieces for classical guitar, lush string arrangements, and subtle electronics.

Shunya
Alan Keary is a multi-instrumentalist and producer, with a strong musical heritage, writing and producing music from the age of fourteen.  Performing under the alias Shunya, his sound is a contortion of influences, stemming from his background in classical violin and jazz bass, and growing with the sounds of Manchester's electronic music scene.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sheffield/matthew-c-whitaker-henge-and-shunya/200029225725856
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, raves
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sheffield
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cafe#9
- **lat**: 53.359145606423
- **long**: -1.4879241979294
- **full address**: Cafe#9, 9 Nether Edge Road,Sheffield, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya being held?
  - **A:** Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya takes place on Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cafe#9, 9 Nether Edge Road,Sheffield, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya?
  - **A:** Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya is organized by Matthew C. Whitaker.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sheffield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) & Shunya sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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