About This Event
St James Quarter b-EAT Lounge: James Emmanuel and Becky Sikasa takes place at Everyman Edinburgh, St James Crescent, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 7:00 pm. The event is organised by St James Quarter Edinburgh.
Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the ticket includes one drink on arrival. The event is in the Everyman Lounge and is a standing event with limited seating available. Vic Galloway will be in conversation with Becky Sikasa and James Emmanuel at 7:30 pm, followed by a live set from James Emmanuel at 8:15 pm and a live set from Becky Sikasa at 9:00 pm. The event ends at 9:30 pm.
James Emmanuel is based in Edinburgh and is known for soulful performances and heartfelt songwriting. His background includes singing in his father’s church choir in Nigeria, later working in a sports bar in the UK and running karaoke nights there. His debut single Lonesome Man received U.S. radio support, and Nothing But Love For This City reflects his connection to Edinburgh.
Becky Sikasa is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and producer whose work blends neo-soul and alternative R&B. Her releases include the debut EP Twelve Wooden Boxes in 2022 and The Writings and the Pictures and the Song in 2024, both shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year Award. She has toured with Nile Rodgers, supported Corto.Alto, Joy Crookes and Crane Wives, and was named BBC Introducing’s Scottish Artist Of The Year 2025.
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