a Band named Brian
“profound and relevant to our time”
Biography
Singer songwriter Brian Madigan (AKA a Band named Brian) is on a two wheeled mission to save the planet. Accompanied by violinist Rob Whale, they cycle from venue to venue, raising awareness – and spirits – through the medium of song. Two parts Billy Bragg to one Part Levellers, with a touch of Johnny Cash and a side order of Beans on Toast: you’ll laugh, you’ll cry… you may even dance!
Brian’s songs and the stories behind them are crammed full of passion, wit and wisdom. His influences are wide-ranging, but his voice is very much his own. Combining social comment with humour, the material is hard-hitting yet relatable. Brian’s shows are at once intimate, challenging and great fun. Whether in a pub, arts venue or on a theatre stage, Brian instantly engages his audience and takes them on a journey of self-discovery.
A renowned composer, performer and educator, Brian has appeared on drums with alt-folk maestros ‘Rivers of England’, folk-rock supergroup ‘Madigan’ and psych-acoustic legends ‘Wise Wound’, amongst others. Composing credits include film, advertising, theatre, dance and digital media. But Brian’s purest form of self-expression remains song writing. And the best way to experience that is to catch him live.
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Press
“Agitprop for the modern age” BB Skone, Pure West Radio
“Courageous, fun and full of energy!” Tiago Gambogi, Activities Coordinator, Llandovery
“Genuinely like nothing else out there… pushing the boundaries of what ‘performance’ means” Theatre Bath
“Provoking and subverting the expectations of the audience… never the average songwriter showcase” Bath Fringe Hub
“Many People write songs; Brian gives birth to them – they’re that personal” FolkWords
“Generates more ideas in an afternoon than many politicians have had in their entire lives” The Bell Inn, Bath
Audience Response
“musically spot on and lyrically poignant”
“profound and relevant to our time”
“freeing, fun and captivating”
“bloody awesome!!!”
“loved every minute!”
“messages are not only loud and clear, they are gentle and sublime”
“brilliant violinist… at one stage reminded me of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons”
“gave me great comfort”
“a true artist”
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2026 Tour Dates
| May 21 – 24 | Shindig Festival | Malmesbury |
| May 31 | The Grapes | Bath |
| Jun 04 | Private Gig | Newnham on Severn |
| Jun 05 | Brecon Tap | Brecon |
| Jun 06 | Llandovery Rugby Club | Llandovery |
| Jun 07 | The Whitehall | Llandovery |
| Jun 10 | Druidstone Hotel | Pembrokeshire |
| Jun 11 | Rwts | Broad Haven |
| Jun 12 | Ffwrn | Fishguard |
| Jun 13 | Cwrw | Carmarthen |
| Jun 14 | Elysium Gallery | Swansea |
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