British Soul icon Omar announces 'Brighter The Days' June 2026 Hertford date for grassroots UK tour
AGMP & MVT LiveLive Presents Omar 'Brighter The Days' on Friday, June 19 at Hertford Corn Exchange.
Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity representing and supporting Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), announces a UK tour by British soul legend Omar Lye-fook MBE, supported by MVT’s Liveline Fund.
Running across May and June 2026, the Brighter The Days tour will see Omar perform in intimate grassroots venues nationwide, reconnecting with the spaces that continue to sustain live music communities and artist development across the UK.
Celebrating 40 years as a recording artist, Omar’s Brighter The Days tour supports the release of his ninth studio album of the same name - a critically acclaimed project he describes as his “magnum opus”.
A defining voice in British soul, Omar’s career spans four decades, with collaborations including Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, Leon Ware, Robert Glasper, Paul Weller and India.Arie.
Reflecting on his four decade long professional career, he said “I have my own sound, and I’m very proud of that, I’m still growing, still learning. My whole life goes into the music, and it’s just a continued blessing.”
The tour is supported by Liveline, a vital funding initiative developed by Music Venue Trust in partnership with live music advocates Save Our Scene (SOS). Liveline delivers direct financial backing to grassroots venues, touring artists and promoters, funded through contributions from arena and stadium ticket sales. Major artists including Sam Fender, Katy Perry and Enter Shikari have adopted the Grassroots Levy to support the scheme, alongside Coldplay, who pledged 10% of profits from their recent UK stadium tour to Liveline.
Touring exclusively through grassroots venues, the Brighter The Days run brings Omar back to the heart of local communities. A performer of effortless class and deep musicality, Omar’s live shows are a masterclass in groove, soul, and sincerity. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a genuine British icon performing new material and timeless classics live.
“I am healed all over when he sings” - Erykah Badu
“When I grow up I wanna be like Omar.” - Stevie Wonder
Date: Friday, June 19
Venue Address: HertfordCorn Exchange, 39 Fore St, Hertford SG14 1AL
Ticket Link: https://www.cornexchangehertford.co.uk/whats-on/omar