Sofie Anné announces UK’s first trans rapper to join Wolves concert

Wolverhampton-born emerging music artist, Sofie Anné is set to headline her début solo concert this March at The Grand Theatre, and joining her are two fellow Wolves artists: Wolverhampton-based grime artist and rapper, Reepa; and the UK’s first transgender rapper, Nate Ethan, who was also born and bred in the city.

Wolves talent to be showcased in concert at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

Sofie Anné is a singer and performer, who from a young age was surrounded by music, with influences from her Aunty Beverley aka Wolverhampton’s own Soul Queen Beverley Knight; Wolverhampton Grand’s first-ever Patron. Inspired by a love of music and theatre, Sophie now works as a professional singer performing in the UK and internationally. She has worked with countless big-name artists including: Beverley Knight, Gary Barlow, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Marisha Wallace and has also made several TV appearances on BBC Songs Of Praise and The Royal Variety Show.

With her upcoming concert, FLAVA, Sophie will shine a light on Wolverhampton talent, when she is joined by Reepa and Nate Ethan.

Reepa is a prominent Wolverhampton-based grime artist, rapper, and personal trainer, known for being the first official signing to Wolves Records. As a dedicated ambassador for the Wolves Foundation, he works on community initiatives, including mental health awareness and youth mentoring. He is recognized for representing his hometown, particularly Heath Town.

Born in Wolverhampton, Nate Ethan is a trailblazing artist and advocate, recognised by the BBC as the UK's first transgender rapper. With a career spanning music, film, and activism, he has collaborated with global icons like Ed Sheeran and D Double E, toured internationally, and made history as BBC 1Xtra's 16 Bar Champion.

Sofie said; “I love singing, I love theatre and I love the Grand.  I want to really shine a spotlight on the talent in Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton is an incredible city full of extremely talented people and I want to celebrate that. I’m so looking forward to doing my thing and sharing the stage with Reepa and Nate. With FLAVA, we’re mixing the old school with the new and it’s going to be a big party with music for everyone. Local performers, in their local theatre, with local audience members – the Grand is a theatre which is truly at the heart of our community.”

SOFIE ANNÉ: FLAVA is a solo concert of R&B anthems, Soul, and Club Classics from the 80s, 90s and noughties to present day, playing at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Saturday 7^th March. Tickets are available now.