On Thursday 23^rd October, Alderney was treated to an unforgettable evening of world-class music as legendary singer Kiki Dee and acclaimed guitarist Carmelo Luggeri performed to a captivated audience of 140 people at the Island Hall.

The concert marked a rare and intimate opportunity for islanders to experience the duo’s unique blend of acoustic artistry, soulful vocals, and heartfelt storytelling. Performing a carefully curated selection from their collaborative albums, alongside Kiki’s timeless hits such as “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” and “I’ve Got the Music in Me”, “Amoreuse” and “Loving and Free”, the pair held the audience spellbound from the first note to the final encore with rapturous applause after every song.

Between songs, Kiki and Carmelo shared anecdotes from their decades-long partnership and musical journeys with the likes of Sir Elton John and Dusty Springfield, creating an atmosphere that was both personal and uplifting. Their stripped-back arrangements showcased the emotional depth of their music, highlighting Kiki’s enduring vocal power at 78-years-young and Carmelo’s virtuosic guitar work.

The event, organised by the Alderney Theatre Group with grateful thanks to the help of Vaughan Davies, drew a full house to Island Hall, with audience members praising the concert as “unforgettable”.

“It was a privilege to have artists of this calibre perform here in Alderney,” said Alderney Theatre Group Chair, Charlotte Newton. “Kiki and Carmelo’s connection with the audience was truly special – it gave us enormous joy to be able to bring them to the island.”

The concert concluded with a standing ovation, and the duo expressed their gratitude for the warm reception from Alderney residents, hinting at a possible return visit in the future.

About Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri
Kiki Dee first rose to international fame in the 1970s, becoming the first British female artist signed to Motown and later achieving chart-topping success with Elton John. Since joining forces with multi-instrumentalist and producer Carmelo Luggeri in the late 1990s, the duo has toured extensively, creating an acoustic sound that blends pop, folk, and contemporary influences.  ENDS

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