Amex Unsigned Artist Maya Lane announced as first-ever Netball Super League Half-Time Show performer for the Soft & Gentle Grand Final at Manchester’s Co-op Live
The Netball Super League (NSL) has today announced rising British artist Maya Lane as the first-ever performer for the League’s inaugural Half-Time Show at the Soft & Gentle Grand Final on Saturday 20 June at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Delivered in partnership with American Express through its Amex Unsigned initiative, the performance will see one of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists take to the court at the biggest netball event of the year as the League continues to evolve the live fan experience around the sport.
Fresh from a breakout year that has seen her gain recognition for her distinctive country-pop sound and emotionally honest songwriting, Lane will perform live during the half- time interval at the UK’s largest arena in Manchester – a city renowned for its rich sporting and musical culture – bringing live music to the biggest stage in domestic netball as part of a landmark entertainment moment for the League.
The performance forms part of a wider entertainment offering around the Soft & Gentle Grand Final, which will fuse elite netball with music, fashion, culture and fan experiences throughout the day at the UK’s largest arena.
As the race for a place at Co-op Live intensifies, the Soft & Gentle Grand Final is set to be the culmination of the League’s biggest and most competitive season to date.
Claire Nelson, Managing Director of the Netball Super League, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Maya Lane to perform at the very first Netball Super League Half- Time Show. Maya is an exceptional emerging artist and, as a proudly unapologetic women’s sport brand, it feels particularly meaningful to be able to platform exciting female talent like hers as part of this landmark moment for the League.
“Hosting the NSL Final at Manchester’s Co-op Live makes this moment even more special. Manchester has always been a city where sport, music and culture collide in a really authentic way, and Co-op Live represents the future of live experiences, so it feels fitting that we’re introducing the NSL’s first-ever Half-Time Show in a setting built for world-class sport, music and entertainment.
“We’re hugely grateful to our partners at American Express for helping bring this to life through Amex Unsigned and we’re proud of the NSL continuing to evolve the fan experience around the sport.”
Dave Edwards, VP Marketing at American Express, said: “At American Express, we’re passionate about backing emerging talent and creating opportunities for artists to perform on some of the UK’s biggest stages. Through Amex Unsigned, we’re committed to helping grassroots musicians access experiences and opportunities that can help them grow as artists.
“We’re proud to partner with the Netball Super League to help showcase Maya’s talent at one of the biggest moments in the Netball calendar, while creating an even more memorable experience for thousands of fans.”
Maya Lane said: “I’m so excited to be performing at the Netball Super League Grand Final and to be part of the League’s first-ever Half-Time Show. As a female artist, it’s special to be involved in an event that celebrates women’s sport on such a big stage.
“Amex Unsigned has opened up some incredible opportunities for me, and performing in front of thousands of fans at Co-op Live is another exciting milestone. I’m looking forward to taking to the stage and being part of what will be a very special event.”
After a record-breaking season for the League across attendance, broadcast and digital audiences, the Soft & Gentle Grand Final promises to be a celebration of the sport both on and off the court.
Fans attending the event can expect live DJs, fan zones, player appearances, interactive activations, food and drink, merchandise and entertainment throughout the day before the UK’s best two teams battle it out to be crowned 2026 champions.
The Soft & Gentle Netball Super League Grand Final takes place at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 20 June.
With thanks to England Netball
