Jess Glynne returns to Camden's The Hawley Arms to celebrate new single Friend of Mine and tour dates

"I feel like the world is heavy at the minute and we need to come together and have joy."

Jess Glynne gave an intimate performance for friends and family at Camden's Hawley Arms on Tuesday (October 24). The pub is famous for its association with another north London singer, Amy Winehouse.

The upstairs bar was packed with friends and family - including sports presenter and former England footballer Alex Scott.

The singer, who is from a Jewish family, grew up in Hampstead and was raised in Muswell Hill, attending Rhodes Avenue Primary School and Fortismere School. This year she has returned with new music and on stage she was visibly moved to be sharing a moment with people who have supported her through the years.

"I'm very grateful to be standing on this stage and singing," she told the crowd. "I feel like I wanted to do this tonight because, firstly, I grew up around here and I had the most fun of my life growing up around here.

"I feel like the world is heavy at the minute and we need to come together and have joy. I got my family here, I got my friends here and I got all of you lot here. I'm glad that you guys are here to be a part of this journey. This is just the start of this album, I guess. It's coming."

As well as new release Friend Of Mine, the set included new track Promise Me from the forthcoming album.

The singer partied with fans, family and friends after the performance and got behind the bar to pull a few pints.

Dates for a tour in the summer of 2024 have been announced, including a show at Crystal Palace Bowl.

Jess Glynne Hawley Arms setlist

• I'll Be There
• 123
• Silly Me
• Promise Me
• Don't Be So Hard On Yourself
• Friend of Mine

Jess Glynne 2024 tour dates and Crystal Palace Bowl tickets

• Saturday June 15 - Scarborough - Open Air Theatre
• Sunday June 16 - Lincoln - Lincoln Castle
• Friday June 28 - Bedford - Bedford Summer Sessions
• Saturday June 29 - Cornwall - The Wyldes
• Friday July 12 - Llangollen - Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2024
• Friday July 26 - Margate - Dreamland
• Thursday August 8 - Halifax - The Piece Hall
• Friday August 9 - London - Crystal Palace Bowl

For tickets and details visit Jess Glynne's official website.