29 May Music Date Friday 29 May 2026
Doors 7:00 pm Show starts: 7:30 pm
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“A voice the whole world needs to hear” is how Grammy-nominee Shawn Mullins describes Callaghan.
Originally from the UK, Callaghan moved to the USA in summer 2010 to record her debut album, produced by Mullins.
Playing piano and guitar, Callaghan offers a stunning voice which earns frequent comparisons with artists like Sarah McLachlan and Eva Cassidy. Her songwriting chronicles stories and emotions which are part of everyone’s lives.
Reviewing Callaghan live No Depression says “her extraordinary voice truly sets the music apart…nothing short of stunning.”
After moving to Nashville to record her 2nd studio album with Dennis Matkosky (Leann Rimes), her journey west continued to LA to work on her 3rd album with Starr Parodi and Jeff Fair (James Bond, Mission Impossible) as well as AJ Resta (Elton John, Duran Duran).
The UK’s Maverick Magazine calls her “a singer-songwriter of a seriously high standard.”
Her latest project, THE MUSIC YOU GAVE TO ME, is a deeply emotive album written after losing her father very suddenly to cancer in 2023. Whilst touching on the subject of grief and heartbreak, the album also features songs of hope, love and resilience.
SUPPORT – TOM BRIGHT
“The excellent Tom Bright” — Guy Garvey, BBC 6 Music
“One of the UK’s most moving songwriters” — John Kennedy, Radio X
“Achingly beautiful” — Rev. Kate Bottley, BBC Radio 2
“Something special” — Gordon Smart, BBC 5 Live
“A star in the making” — Dean Jackson, BBC Introducing
“Unmistakable” — Gary Crowley, BBC London
“A fearless acoustic troubadour with a voice like sandpaper and a heart like gold” — Louder Than War
“Bard of the underbelly” — Folk Radio UKyou
Tom Bright stands as one of the UK’s most compelling contemporary songwriters, a relentlessly touring artist whose work is defined by emotional depth, unflinching honesty, and a rare gift for storytelling. His songs cut through with a raw, lived-in authenticity that resonates as powerfully in intimate rooms as it does on major stages, earning him a reputation as a captivating and deeply human performer.
In 2025, Bright reached new heights in an already fast-rising career. He made his third TV appearance on BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live, returned for a fifth performance at Glastonbury Festival, and played a run of sold-out shows across the UK and beyond. Each performance continues to cement his status as a must-see live act, driven by a tireless work ethic and a genuine connection with audiences.
A dedicated craftsman, Bright performs with a guitar signed by Johnny Marr and John Squire—an emblem of both his influences and the journey that has shaped his sound. His path has led him to iconic stages including the London Palladium, Shepherd’s Bush Empire and The Glasshouse, alongside national television appearances on The One Show and Sky News. His voice is equally familiar across the airwaves, with live sessions and interviews on BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, Radio X, and more.
His ability to cross musical boundaries has seen him share stages with a diverse range of artists including The Libertines, Mystery Jets, Tom Grennan, Reverend & The Makers, Katherine Priddy, and Ed Harcourt. Beyond the stage, his collaborative work includes recording with The The and being championed by Guy Chambers, while ongoing support from tastemakers such as Guy Garvey and John Kennedy continues to amplify his reach. His track If I Met Your Shadow spent two years featured on Spotify’s Most Beautiful Songs in the World playlist, introducing his music to a global audience.
In May 2025, Bright released Young Old Bloke, a collection of early works produced by Mick Jones of The Clash alongside Dirty White. The record adds to a growing catalogue that already includes three albums produced by Ed Harcourt, each reflecting a songwriter evolving in confidence, craft, and emotional scope. He is currently working on his fifth studio album with Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets, marking the next chapter in an already remarkable trajectory.
Away from the stage, Bright’s story is as striking as his music. Once the UK’s youngest pub landlord, he also overcame a childhood marked by multiple life-saving surgeries at Great Ormond Street —experiences that continue to inform the empathy, grit, and perspective at the heart of his songwriting.
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