a Band named Brian
“Courageous, fun and full of energy!”
Biography
Singer songwriter Brian Madigan (AKA a Band named Brian) is on a two wheeled mission to save the planet. Accompanied by violinist/bassist Rob Whale, they are cycling from venue to venue, raising environmental awareness – and spirits – through the medium of song. wo 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 songs are hard-hitting yet relatable. His shows are at once intimate, challenging and great fun.
Whether in a small arts venue or on a theatre stage, Brian instantly engages his audience and takes them on a journey of self-discovery. As Bath Fringe Hub put it, this is “never the average songwriter showcase”. Rather, a Band named Brian gig is something to savour and remember.
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
Audience Response
“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”
“freeing, fun and captivating”
“bloody awesome!!!”
“profound and relevant to our time”
“gave me great comfort”
“a true artist”
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2025 Tour Dates
| May 22 – 25 | Shindig Festival – Tickets | Malmesbury |
| May 28 | The Bell Inn – Tickets | Bath |
| May 29 | The Crown – FREE | Bathford |
| May 30 | West Pennard Village Hall – Tickets | West Pennard |
| Jun 03 | Ashburton Arts Centre – Tickets | Ashburton |
| Jun 06 | YHA Treyanron Bay | Padstow |
| Jun 25 – 29 | Glastonbury Festival | Pilton |
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