Spice Girl Mel C to visit Wax and Beans Bury for album signing

Melanie C, who was ‘Sporty Spice’ in the 90s pop group Spice Girls, will make a special appearance at independent record shop, Wax and Beans.

Melanie will be at the Market Street shop on Sunday, May 3 at 7pm to celebrate the release of her new solo album, Sweat, which will be available for purchase and streaming from May 1.

Melanie C (Image: PA)

A spokesman for Wax and Beans said: “Melanie C, powerhouse pop artist and former Spice Girl known for her fierce vocals, athletic style, and chart-topping hits like Never Be the Same Again.

“From global girl group fame to a successful solo career, she’s built a reputation for authenticity, resilience, and enduring pop influence.”

Tickets for the event range from £12.99 to £25.99.

Melanie, whose full name is Melanie Chisholm, rose to fame as part of the Spice Girls before launching a successful solo career.

Her new album Sweat is said to draw inspiration from the UK’s ’90s rave scene, which is described as a formative part of her youth.

Her team said: “Recorded between London, Stockholm and Sydney, ‘Sweat’ fuses her past and present – the sport and the spice, the forgotten teenage raver and the accomplished DJ.”

Fans have already expressed their excitement ahead of the visit.

One person said: “Tickets acquired! Boom.”

Another said: “Pre-ordered!! My favourite Spice Girl.”

Wax and Beans was named Best Independent Record Store at the 2025 Independent Music Awards and regularly hosts intimate music events and signings.

Last year, Jade Thirlwall of Little Mix visited the store to meet fans and sign copies of her debut album, That’s Showbiz Baby.