A BRIDPORT venue will be playing host to an acclaimed singer-songwriter as part of her album launch tour.

Internationally acclaimed folk singer Martha Wainwright is set to release her first album in five years this week, and will be performing at the Electric Palace next month as part of her Autumn UK tour.

The Canadian-American singer will be playing at the Bridport venue on Saturday, September 25.

Tickets are being sold at £33.50 in advance or £35 on the door. The event will start at 7.30pm.

The musician will be performing songs from the new record and choice offerings from her back catalogue when she visits Electric Palace on Saturday, September 25.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit www.electricpalace.org.uk/