Jason McNiff, acclaimed English singer, songwriter and guitarist, returns with a compelling new show that brings together the timeless songs of Leonard Cohen with his own deeply lyrical work.

Born in Bradford and moving to London in the 1990s, McNiff became a central figure in the city’s thriving folk and Americana scene. A regular performer at the legendary 12 Bar Club on Denmark Street, he supported Bert Jansch on numerous occasions and signed to Snowstorm Records in 2000. His debut album, Off the Rails, received widespread acclaim, earning glowing reviews, particularly from Time Out magazine.

McNiff’s second album, Nobody’s Son, was named Americana UK Album of the Year in 2003, while his fourth release, April Cruel, was nominated for Best Alt-Country Album at the Independent Music Awards in the United States. Over the years, he has collaborated widely, forming duos with Emily Barker and Emma Tricca, and later the folk group Lone Malones.

In addition to his recording career, McNiff has been an active force in the live music community. He co-ran the Easycome Acoustic Club with Andy Allan (Hank Dogs) and was a regular at Alan Tyler’s celebrated “Come Down and Meet the Folks” sessions. Since moving to Hastings in 2019, he has hosted “The Sundowner” at the Jenny Lind, welcoming musicians from around the world, and performs regularly with his band.

Now working on his tenth album, McNiff continues to evolve as an artist.

In Songs of Love, Loss and Light, he places his own acclaimed songwriting alongside that of the Canadian master Leonard Cohen, tracing the subtle thread between influence and originality. The result is an intimate and moving performance that offers audiences a rare glimpse into the enduring art of songcraft.

Blending reverence with individuality, McNiff reimagines Cohen’s legacy while showcasing the poetic depth of his own work—creating an evening that is both reflective and inspiring.