corto.alto
Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto has had an incredible couple of years: his debut album ‘Bad With Names’ was shortlisted for the iconic Mercury Prize (2024) and won ‘Best Album’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards. In 2025, he won ‘Act Of The Year’ at the Jazz FM Awards public vote with Ezra Collective and Nubya Garcia the other two nominees, as well as UK Independent Breakthrough at the Aim Awards.
Now signed to Ninja Tune, we’re thrilled to welcome him along to Future Yard as part of Independent Venue Week for a show on Sunday 1st February 2026.
"The Scottish musician redefining jazz for a new generation" - The National
After releasing two singles ‘DON’T LISTEN and ‘VANDAL (feat. Moses Yoofee)‘ which continue to showcase his natural ear for cross-pollination of styles. The tracks have received enormous radio support with over 1500 plays globally in less than 6 weeks as well as being on BBC 6 Music’s A-Playlist for 4 weeks. The former was also included in the iconic ‘FC26’ soundtrack.
This is music on his own terms. Music that speaks not just to his time spent as part of the burgeoning and fertile music scene in Glasgow; but equally to an eclectic mix of influences that draw as much on his affinity with club-culture and all its forms of Electronic Music, or to his love of classic Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk.
PIZZA KITCHEN
NAPOLI MEETS BIRKENHEAD
Made hot and fresh in-house each day, our pizzas use the best ingredients sourced from independent suppliers in Merseyside and beyond. The result is a classic Italian pizza handcrafted in Birkenhead, with a tasty new twist.
- All our pizzas are vegetarian and vegan friendly, available by the slice or a full 16″ pizza
- Kitchen open 3pm-9pm for this event. Usual opening hours are 5-9pm on Fridays + Saturdays, plus all show days
- Slice + A Pint deal available before 7pm on all show days
- View the full menu here
PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU WISH TO ORDER FOOD AT THIS SHOW.
VENUE INFO
Future Yard is open every day from 10am – so you can stop by for a coffee or a pre-show drink in our bar area whenever you like. Our pizza kitchen is open on weekends and before every gig, 5-9pm.
The live room doors open at 7:00pm (this is separate from our bar area), and music starts shortly after. The bar is open after the show.
Future Yard presents
corto.alto
Sunday 1st February 2026
7:00pm doors
75 Argyle Street
Tickets £20.00 advance (+ booking fee)
Tickets available online in advance or in person at the Future Yard Box Office.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 16s who are not accompanied by an adult.
Future Yard is a cashless venue – all payments are taken by contactless or chip and pin. Live curfew 11pm.
If you have any specific access requests, please read all of the details about accessibility at Future Yard here.