CARLA FRANCO: A FUNERAL FOR MY GRIEF ALBUM LAUNCH

CARLA FRANCO: A FUNERAL FOR MY GRIEF ALBUM LAUNCH

CARLA FRANCO returns to the stage with a bold new chapter — and this time, it’s more than a performance; it’s a statement.

A fearless force in South Africa’s alternative music scene, the Cape Town–based singer-songwriter has built a reputation for her raw authenticity, genre-defying sound, and emotionally immersive live shows. Born with hearing loss in both ears and having worn hearing aids for most of her life, FRANCO has never allowed circumstance to define her. Instead, she channels her lived experience into deeply resonant storytelling that connects, challenges, and moves audiences.

Following the success of her SAMA-nominated album LAYERS, FRANCO now steps into her most powerful era yet with the release of her third studio album, A FUNERAL FOR MY GRIEF — her first full-length project in three years. As the title suggests, the album holds back no punches. Unflinching and deeply vulnerable, it offers an incredibly revealing look into FRANCO’s personal life and her journey with grief — marking both an ending and a rebirth.

On 25 April, FRANCO takes over Toneelhuis for an unforgettable album launch experience. More than just a live show, this carefully curated event celebrates collaboration, creativity, and the power of women in the arts. The night features an all-female lineup, with special guest appearances by renowned comedian Celine Tshika and rising artist Sophia Frank — who also appears on the album — bringing together music, humour, and storytelling in a way that is both refreshing and intentional.

In a unique and inclusive approach, FRANCO centres diversity not only in her music but in the very structure of her launch — creating a shared platform that amplifies multiple voices while redefining what an album launch can be.

Audiences can expect an evening of emotional depth, electric energy, and intimate connection. Backed by her acclaimed full band, FRANCO delivers a performance that seamlessly blends vulnerability with power — layered with her signature wit and undeniable stage presence.

But this night is not just about looking back — it’s about what comes next.

The A FUNERAL FOR MY GRIEF launch also marks the beginning of an exciting new experimental era, as FRANCO unveils her next artistic phase: “WITH YOUR CHEST” — a fearless creative direction that promises to push boundaries and challenge expectations.

This is not just a concert.

It’s a moment. A movement. A reintroduction.

Step into the next era of CARLA FRANCO.