Grantham is most famous as Margaret Thatcher’s birthplace, but Holly Humberstone – also from the Lincolnshire town – is about to change that. The unique singer-songwriter – all cutting lyrics and irresistible pop melodies – has already supported Lewis Capaldi at Wembley Arena, become an Apple Music Up Next Artist and placed second on the BBC’s Sound Of 2021. Lord alone knows what she might’ve achieved if Covid-19 hadn’t confined her to her parents’ house. But as she moves from Grantham to the world, we’re about to find out…
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The Ivors Classical Awards
11 November 2025
