Katie Melua

Katie Melua - A Voice That Touches Hearts
2026 first live performance in Mönchengladbach at SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt

"We promised special moments for the SommerMusik anniversary. The concert on Thursday, 27 August with world star Katie Melua will be such an experience," says organizer Günter vom Dorp.

When a Georgian couple moved to Belfast in the early nineties, no one imagined that their nine-year-old daughter would become one of the most distinctive voices on the international music scene. Katie Melua recorded her debut album Call Off the Search in 2003, at just 19 years old - the beginning of an unprecedented career. A year later, she was touring the world, and with Nine Million Bicycles she achieved a song that not only conquered the charts but has become a timeless classic.

Yet the success of this musician goes far beyond a single hit. Katie Melua possesses a rare gift - her warm, unmistakable voice reaches straight to the heart. Her charisma, emotional depth, and fearless play with musical boundaries make her an artist who defies categorization. Whether pop, rock, blues, folk, or jazz - she weaves diverse influences into a rich, multifaceted sound that always remains distinctly Katie Melua. Her discography is a testament to this artistic diversity and maturity.

Few voices can create such immediate intimacy, blending delicate melancholy with timeless beauty and captivating an audience. Since Nine Million Bicycles (2005), Katie Melua has become a synonym worldwide for music that both moves and enchants.

In 2026, music lovers in Mönchengladbach have reason to celebrate: for the first time, Katie Melua will perform live on 27 August as part of SommerMusik Schloss Rheydt. An evening full of subtle nuances, poetic...