Our Story
Katie and James' musical journey began 15 years ago at an open mic in Wrexham, where they instantly connected over their shared love for music (and the TV series ‘The Office’!)
Fast forward 7 years to James proposing on the rocks outside Cafe Del Mar in Ibiza, and to beginning life as a married couple.
Katie is a classical trained pianist obtaining her Grade 8 with distinction at 17.
James' musical career began as a solo singer songwriter supporting the likes of Oysterband and Nick Harper.
However, it wasn't until just over three years ago, during the challenging times of lockdown, that they truly delved into collaborative songwriting.
This rekindling of their shared passion sparked the birth of Igloo Hearts, a musical project that fuses their distinct musical backgrounds into a harmonious blend.
Since then, their musical journey has developed into something pretty special, building a fanbase of people that are bewitched by their songwriting and musicianship.
The Blue Lantern Sessions
Projects
In collaboration with Storyhouse Chester, Igloo Hearts curate a one-of-a-kind monthly night, featuring renowned artists and exciting local talent.
Each event delivers an intimate, stripped-back experience that highlights the best in music.
With a focus on collaboration and fostering a welcoming atmosphere, these popular evenings, hosted by Igloo Hearts, have been creating a buzz in Chester and beyond.
Past events have seen award-winning acts like Welsh Music Prize winner The Gentle Good and Michele Stodart (The Magic Numbers) perform to captivated, full-house audiences in a 'Jools Holland' style setup.
Working Together...
Collaboration is a beautiful thing.
This picture is taken from a special concert for World Peace Day working alongside Wrexham Community Choir, Carol Donaldson (composer) and legendary artists Tim O'Connor and 'Guitar' George Borowksi.
The concert took place at St Giles, Wrexham (one of the 7 Wonders of Wales).
The choir and Igloo Hearts performed a specially commissioned piece 'Love's Where We Begin' with lyrical input from the choir, composed by Igloo Hearts and arranged by Carol Donaldson.
