Hazel O’ConnorHazel O’Connor is an acclaimed English singer-songwriter and actress who became a defining figure of the new wave era. Born in Coventry, she shot to global fame in 1980 by starring as the punk singer Kate in the hit rock-drama Breaking Glass. Demonstrating immense creative talent, she wrote and performed the film’s entire multi-platinum soundtrack. The record spawned iconic, chart-topping UK singles including the futuristic “Eighth Day” and the haunting, saxophone-driven ballad “Will You?”. Despite later industry legal battles over copyrights, her powerful voice and striking, spiky-haired aesthetic left an indelible mark on post-punk pop culture.