Blair Dunlop

With support from Liz Stringer Dunlop has firmly established himself as one of Britain’s most compelling contemporary artists. In 2024, he released his fifth studio album Out of the Rain to widespread critical praise. His sixth album is set for release in October 2026. Blair Dunlop is an award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist who has released five studio albums and a live record, touring extensively around the world. While his achievements in a relatively short career are impressive, it is his lyrical depth and musical maturity that truly set him apart from his peers. His third album Gilded (2016), released on his own label Gilded Wings, was widely acclaimed and earned BBC Radio 2 playlist status for the singles “The Egoist” and “356”. This followed the success of House of Jacks (2014), which built on the promise of his debut Blight and Blossom (2012) — an album that helped secure him the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award. “From the outside, when listening to the music of Blair Dunlop, you get the impression that though he’s something of a natural talent he continues to work hard to progress both his songwriting and musicianship…. you can hear the folk heritage coursing through his veins as well as the originality he brings to the genre.” Songwriting Magazine Venue: Studio 1, Exeter Phoenix