Ballads, Breakdowns & Breakthroughs is a deeply personal and emotionally charged live performance by Lauren Kelly, designed to take audiences on a journey through the stages of love, heartbreak, and healing—through the power of genre-diverse music.
Blending classic covers with original songwriting, Lauren explores how musical genre shapes our emotional perception. From the soaring vulnerability of musical theatre and soul to the grit of blues rock, the elegance of jazz, and the intimacy of folk, each song in the setlist represents a distinct emotional milestone. The story begins with the hope and tenderness of new love, moves through the pain of loss, anger, and self-reflection, and finally lands in a place of empowerment and growth.
Accompanying herself on both piano and guitar, Lauren delivers each piece with rich, emotive vocals, compelling phrasing, and dynamic musical expression. Ballads, Breakdowns & Breakthroughs offers a powerful and relatable experience that invites audiences to feel deeply, reflect sincerely, and connect through shared emotional truth. Her vocal performance is at the heart of the journey—capturing subtle vulnerability one moment and raw power the next, demonstrating both control and soul-stirring artistry.
The programme includes music by Jennifer Hudson, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Patsy Cline, and Natasha Bedingfield, alongside five original compositions by Lauren herself, showcasing her vocal versatility, songwriting skill, instrumental ability, and expressive storytelling. From heartbreak to hope, this performance highlights the transformative power of music as both an emotional outlet and a universal language of healing.