Maddie Morris
Passionately political, Maddie Morris performs updated folk songs that tread the path between art and activism.
Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly unique, they take traditional songs in new directions to shine a light on contemporary issues, offering new perspectives about the world we live in today.
Folk songs have always told stories, but how Morris makes their mark is by turning storytelling into action. Described by Jim Moray as ‘leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters’, Morris uses their work to highlight inequality, challenge viewpoints and provide an inclusive space for shared experiences.
Morris was recently commissioned by Unlimited to explore LGBTQIA+ experiences of disability through traditional music, and has also been proud to collaborate with organisations such as Queer Folk, The Bit Collective and Trans Pride Brighton.
Whether they’re a turning centuries-old ballad on its head or writing something completely new, Morris places their focus on drawing out true meaning rather than being true to tradition.
Morris released their first studio EP Upstream in 2022 to huge critical acclaim. Two years on, they’ve followed this up with their debut studio album, Skin, a beautifully crafted collection of songs which amplifies the stories of those often marginalised by society.
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Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
07 Sep 2024, 2.15pm
Run time
30 minutes (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
Free – no ticket required
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For your visit
This event is held at the The Clore Ballroom Southbank Centre
The Clore Ballroom is open daily.
Monday & Tuesday, 10am – 6pm*
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
*If we’re hosting a performance, the building will stay open until the event ends.
Plan your visit
The Clore Ballroom is located inside our Royal Festival Hall on Level 2.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
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Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
Next to The Clore Ballroom is our Ballroom Cafe where you can grab a coffee and a piece of freshly made cake. Also on Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.