Kate, 54, and Steve, 64, met at a church venue in Yorkshire where he played a comeback gig with his 80s synth band. They live together in Grassington
In early 2019, Kate was too busy juggling her working life in Bradford to give much thought to romance. “As well as a role with a charity, I had another job working in mental health,” she says. One night, she bumped into an old friend at a gig. Nick was a music promoter looking for unusual spaces in Yorkshire for bands to perform in. “The charity I work for is based at St Clement’s church in Bradford, with this beautiful William Morris ceiling,” she says. “I knew the vicar was looking for new ways to raise revenue so I asked if he’d like to visit.” Nick thought it would be the perfect venue for the comeback gig for Fiat Lux – a recently reformed 80s synth pop band.
That summer, he brought the lead singer to have a look. “I was working as a freelance television director and I hadn’t performed with the band in over 35 years,” says Steve. “I was a bit apprehensive about doing live shows again.” As soon as he arrived, Kate put him at ease. “She was very welcoming but it was a fleeting visit.” She showed him round the venue and he checked the acoustics. “I was checking for a wedding ring and wishing I’d put on some makeup,” laughs Kate.
