Brownbear
@brownbearofficial.bsky.social
Songwriter. Artist. Tell people I’m the godfather of Indie Soul. Love music. Love film. Love equality.
https://linktr.ee/brownbearofficial
https://linktr.ee/brownbearofficial
EDINBURGH our biggest headline show is coming to you on March 27th 2026 as we reignite Re:Imagined one last time with the full band & a 12 piece ensemble 🎻
This is going to be a truly special night at Queen’s Hall!! Do not miss it 🖤🖤🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
This is going to be a truly special night at Queen’s Hall!! Do not miss it 🖤🖤🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
September 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
EDINBURGH our biggest headline show is coming to you on March 27th 2026 as we reignite Re:Imagined one last time with the full band & a 12 piece ensemble 🎻
This is going to be a truly special night at Queen’s Hall!! Do not miss it 🖤🖤🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
This is going to be a truly special night at Queen’s Hall!! Do not miss it 🖤🖤🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
Glasgow, I am playing this amazing event on the afternoon of Saturday 14th June in support of the Beatson 💛
Gillian’s new book is amazing, her last book raised over £27,000 for the Beatson & they are hoping for the Same again.
Get tickets now 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-bo...
Gillian’s new book is amazing, her last book raised over £27,000 for the Beatson & they are hoping for the Same again.
Get tickets now 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-bo...
June 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Glasgow, I am playing this amazing event on the afternoon of Saturday 14th June in support of the Beatson 💛
Gillian’s new book is amazing, her last book raised over £27,000 for the Beatson & they are hoping for the Same again.
Get tickets now 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-bo...
Gillian’s new book is amazing, her last book raised over £27,000 for the Beatson & they are hoping for the Same again.
Get tickets now 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-bo...
It’s show day and the sun it out ☀️
I am super excited for the shows this weekend!!
HAC, Irvine is Selt Oot, get down early to see The Claes.
Paisley Arts Centre tomorrow night with Mark Sharp has limited tickets left ⚠️
See you all soon 🙌🏽
📸 Paul Reid
I am super excited for the shows this weekend!!
HAC, Irvine is Selt Oot, get down early to see The Claes.
Paisley Arts Centre tomorrow night with Mark Sharp has limited tickets left ⚠️
See you all soon 🙌🏽
📸 Paul Reid
May 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It’s show day and the sun it out ☀️
I am super excited for the shows this weekend!!
HAC, Irvine is Selt Oot, get down early to see The Claes.
Paisley Arts Centre tomorrow night with Mark Sharp has limited tickets left ⚠️
See you all soon 🙌🏽
📸 Paul Reid
I am super excited for the shows this weekend!!
HAC, Irvine is Selt Oot, get down early to see The Claes.
Paisley Arts Centre tomorrow night with Mark Sharp has limited tickets left ⚠️
See you all soon 🙌🏽
📸 Paul Reid
Another sold out show 😭
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour 🙌🏽
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp
🎟️ link in bio x
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour 🙌🏽
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp
🎟️ link in bio x
May 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Another sold out show 😭
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour 🙌🏽
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp
🎟️ link in bio x
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour 🙌🏽
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp
🎟️ link in bio x
Happy Saturday Folks ☀️
A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽
We have been trying to get in the same line for sometime, it’s going to be a special one.
Limited tickets are available via the link in my bio x
📸 Paul Reid
A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽
We have been trying to get in the same line for sometime, it’s going to be a special one.
Limited tickets are available via the link in my bio x
📸 Paul Reid
May 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Happy Saturday Folks ☀️
A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽
We have been trying to get in the same line for sometime, it’s going to be a special one.
Limited tickets are available via the link in my bio x
📸 Paul Reid
A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽
We have been trying to get in the same line for sometime, it’s going to be a special one.
Limited tickets are available via the link in my bio x
📸 Paul Reid
Shot on film 📸
By Paul Reid
By Paul Reid
May 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Shot on film 📸
By Paul Reid
By Paul Reid
Low ticket warning for the show next Friday at Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine 🎟️
Don’t miss out on a wonderful evening of music, lots of new songs as well 🙌🏽
This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid 🖤
For final tickets to the show head to the link in my bio x
Don’t miss out on a wonderful evening of music, lots of new songs as well 🙌🏽
This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid 🖤
For final tickets to the show head to the link in my bio x
May 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Low ticket warning for the show next Friday at Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine 🎟️
Don’t miss out on a wonderful evening of music, lots of new songs as well 🙌🏽
This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid 🖤
For final tickets to the show head to the link in my bio x
Don’t miss out on a wonderful evening of music, lots of new songs as well 🙌🏽
This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid 🖤
For final tickets to the show head to the link in my bio x
Thank you @50rpm.bsky.social for a really wonderful night on Thursday. What an amazing audience!!
It is really special doing intimate shows and I am so appreciative to you all for allowing me to share my songs, stories, new materials and a few laughs with you all, hope to see you again soon 🙌🏽
It is really special doing intimate shows and I am so appreciative to you all for allowing me to share my songs, stories, new materials and a few laughs with you all, hope to see you again soon 🙌🏽
April 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Thank you @50rpm.bsky.social for a really wonderful night on Thursday. What an amazing audience!!
It is really special doing intimate shows and I am so appreciative to you all for allowing me to share my songs, stories, new materials and a few laughs with you all, hope to see you again soon 🙌🏽
It is really special doing intimate shows and I am so appreciative to you all for allowing me to share my songs, stories, new materials and a few laughs with you all, hope to see you again soon 🙌🏽
Only a couple of days to go until the Coatbridge show. I’ve been locked away writing.
Feel like there is no time like the present to show off some new tunes ✍🏽
There are only 5 tickets left for the @50rpm.bsky.social show at The Georgian Hotel, make sure to get yours now via the link in the bio 🎟️
Feel like there is no time like the present to show off some new tunes ✍🏽
There are only 5 tickets left for the @50rpm.bsky.social show at The Georgian Hotel, make sure to get yours now via the link in the bio 🎟️
April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Only a couple of days to go until the Coatbridge show. I’ve been locked away writing.
Feel like there is no time like the present to show off some new tunes ✍🏽
There are only 5 tickets left for the @50rpm.bsky.social show at The Georgian Hotel, make sure to get yours now via the link in the bio 🎟️
Feel like there is no time like the present to show off some new tunes ✍🏽
There are only 5 tickets left for the @50rpm.bsky.social show at The Georgian Hotel, make sure to get yours now via the link in the bio 🎟️
“We f***king love you Matt”, I love you all too & I can’t wait to get back to playing live next week!!
Upcoming shows
April 24th - Coatbridge @50rpm.bsky.social
May 16th - Irvine, HAC
May 17th Paisley Arts Centre
With some lovely visuals captured by Daryl Speirs 🎥
Upcoming shows
April 24th - Coatbridge @50rpm.bsky.social
May 16th - Irvine, HAC
May 17th Paisley Arts Centre
With some lovely visuals captured by Daryl Speirs 🎥
April 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
“We f***king love you Matt”, I love you all too & I can’t wait to get back to playing live next week!!
Upcoming shows
April 24th - Coatbridge @50rpm.bsky.social
May 16th - Irvine, HAC
May 17th Paisley Arts Centre
With some lovely visuals captured by Daryl Speirs 🎥
Upcoming shows
April 24th - Coatbridge @50rpm.bsky.social
May 16th - Irvine, HAC
May 17th Paisley Arts Centre
With some lovely visuals captured by Daryl Speirs 🎥
Ayrshire here we go!!
Always a treat to be doing a show near home. This will be wonderful
Support from Irvine’s own the Claes.
🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/irv...
Always a treat to be doing a show near home. This will be wonderful
Support from Irvine’s own the Claes.
🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/irv...
April 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Ayrshire here we go!!
Always a treat to be doing a show near home. This will be wonderful
Support from Irvine’s own the Claes.
🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/irv...
Always a treat to be doing a show near home. This will be wonderful
Support from Irvine’s own the Claes.
🎟️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/irv...
COATBRIDGE, the very wonderful Mark W. Georgsson will be returning to the stage to open up for me at the 50 RPM show later this month.
In fact, there are only 5 tickets left for this show. Get them now before it sells out 👏🏽
🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...
In fact, there are only 5 tickets left for this show. Get them now before it sells out 👏🏽
🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...
April 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
COATBRIDGE, the very wonderful Mark W. Georgsson will be returning to the stage to open up for me at the 50 RPM show later this month.
In fact, there are only 5 tickets left for this show. Get them now before it sells out 👏🏽
🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...
In fact, there are only 5 tickets left for this show. Get them now before it sells out 👏🏽
🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...
This is huge!!
One of Scotlands absolute finest @marksharpmusic.bsky.social has agreed to join the bill for my final intimate show this year at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🤩
You don’t want to miss this.
What an honour to be sharing the stage with Mark🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
One of Scotlands absolute finest @marksharpmusic.bsky.social has agreed to join the bill for my final intimate show this year at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🤩
You don’t want to miss this.
What an honour to be sharing the stage with Mark🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
April 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is huge!!
One of Scotlands absolute finest @marksharpmusic.bsky.social has agreed to join the bill for my final intimate show this year at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🤩
You don’t want to miss this.
What an honour to be sharing the stage with Mark🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
One of Scotlands absolute finest @marksharpmusic.bsky.social has agreed to join the bill for my final intimate show this year at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🤩
You don’t want to miss this.
What an honour to be sharing the stage with Mark🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
Following on from supporting the incredible Paolo Nutini last year at the Town Hall in Paisley, I will be returning in May for my own show at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🙌🏽
I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you 🖤
🎟️ 🔗 linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you 🖤
🎟️ 🔗 linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
March 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Following on from supporting the incredible Paolo Nutini last year at the Town Hall in Paisley, I will be returning in May for my own show at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 17th May 🙌🏽
I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you 🖤
🎟️ 🔗 linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you 🖤
🎟️ 🔗 linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
I have wanted to do a show with 50rpm for some time now. I love the ethos. I love the commitment to showcasing new music to a passionate engaged audience.
Join me in Coatbridge on Thursday 24th April for an intimate show celebrating the albums so far and maybe even trying out some new material! 👏🏽
Join me in Coatbridge on Thursday 24th April for an intimate show celebrating the albums so far and maybe even trying out some new material! 👏🏽
March 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I have wanted to do a show with 50rpm for some time now. I love the ethos. I love the commitment to showcasing new music to a passionate engaged audience.
Join me in Coatbridge on Thursday 24th April for an intimate show celebrating the albums so far and maybe even trying out some new material! 👏🏽
Join me in Coatbridge on Thursday 24th April for an intimate show celebrating the albums so far and maybe even trying out some new material! 👏🏽
It was such an honour to be the special guest at Freckfest’s 200th show this weekend 🙌🏽
The work the team has done in Ayrshire is incredible!
I am so excited to be returning to HAC in Irvine for my own show on 16th May 🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
The work the team has done in Ayrshire is incredible!
I am so excited to be returning to HAC in Irvine for my own show on 16th May 🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
March 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It was such an honour to be the special guest at Freckfest’s 200th show this weekend 🙌🏽
The work the team has done in Ayrshire is incredible!
I am so excited to be returning to HAC in Irvine for my own show on 16th May 🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
The work the team has done in Ayrshire is incredible!
I am so excited to be returning to HAC in Irvine for my own show on 16th May 🖤
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
9/10 🤩
Another amazing review of ‘Demons Re:Imagined” live at Celtic Connections this time from the lovely folks Bring The Noise 🙌🏽
Check out the full article now
www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202501/revie...
📸 Natalia Aronowicz
Another amazing review of ‘Demons Re:Imagined” live at Celtic Connections this time from the lovely folks Bring The Noise 🙌🏽
Check out the full article now
www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202501/revie...
📸 Natalia Aronowicz
February 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
9/10 🤩
Another amazing review of ‘Demons Re:Imagined” live at Celtic Connections this time from the lovely folks Bring The Noise 🙌🏽
Check out the full article now
www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202501/revie...
📸 Natalia Aronowicz
Another amazing review of ‘Demons Re:Imagined” live at Celtic Connections this time from the lovely folks Bring The Noise 🙌🏽
Check out the full article now
www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202501/revie...
📸 Natalia Aronowicz
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4 stars from the skinny for ‘Demons Re:imagined’ live at Celtic Connections 👏🏽
“There’s an emotional punch in almost all brownbear songs but it's often disguised in poppy, joyful instrumentation.
Tonight, there’s no hiding place.
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
4 stars from the skinny for ‘Demons Re:imagined’ live at Celtic Connections 👏🏽
“There’s an emotional punch in almost all brownbear songs but it's often disguised in poppy, joyful instrumentation.
Tonight, there’s no hiding place.
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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4 stars from the skinny for ‘Demons Re:imagined’ live at Celtic Connections 👏🏽
“There’s an emotional punch in almost all brownbear songs but it's often disguised in poppy, joyful instrumentation.
Tonight, there’s no hiding place.
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
4 stars from the skinny for ‘Demons Re:imagined’ live at Celtic Connections 👏🏽
“There’s an emotional punch in almost all brownbear songs but it's often disguised in poppy, joyful instrumentation.
Tonight, there’s no hiding place.
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
I’ve been reflecting on ‘Demons Re:imagined’ all week & honestly all I’ve done is smile 🖤
I’m so glad we got to share that with you.
Angela Chan’s arrangements were breathtaking 👏🏽
Thank you to Celtic Connections & Help Musicians for allowing us to do something so different, but so rewarding! X
I’m so glad we got to share that with you.
Angela Chan’s arrangements were breathtaking 👏🏽
Thank you to Celtic Connections & Help Musicians for allowing us to do something so different, but so rewarding! X
January 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I’ve been reflecting on ‘Demons Re:imagined’ all week & honestly all I’ve done is smile 🖤
I’m so glad we got to share that with you.
Angela Chan’s arrangements were breathtaking 👏🏽
Thank you to Celtic Connections & Help Musicians for allowing us to do something so different, but so rewarding! X
I’m so glad we got to share that with you.
Angela Chan’s arrangements were breathtaking 👏🏽
Thank you to Celtic Connections & Help Musicians for allowing us to do something so different, but so rewarding! X
I’m still taking in all of the emotions of last night but I wanted to stop by quickly and say thank you all so much 🖤
Sharing that moment with the most amazing musicians, team & audience was an honour.
More on last night very soon x
📸 Daryl Speirs
Sharing that moment with the most amazing musicians, team & audience was an honour.
More on last night very soon x
📸 Daryl Speirs
January 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I’m still taking in all of the emotions of last night but I wanted to stop by quickly and say thank you all so much 🖤
Sharing that moment with the most amazing musicians, team & audience was an honour.
More on last night very soon x
📸 Daryl Speirs
Sharing that moment with the most amazing musicians, team & audience was an honour.
More on last night very soon x
📸 Daryl Speirs
‘Indie Soul Records’ is here 🖤
Kicking off releases with a long awaited reprint of ‘Demons’ which will be on sale Sunday then online & in stores 🙌🏽
Big thank you to the team at @seabassvinyl.bsky.social, they are truly amazing & to have a Scottish pressing plant is a dream come true 👏🏽 #indiesoul
Kicking off releases with a long awaited reprint of ‘Demons’ which will be on sale Sunday then online & in stores 🙌🏽
Big thank you to the team at @seabassvinyl.bsky.social, they are truly amazing & to have a Scottish pressing plant is a dream come true 👏🏽 #indiesoul
January 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
‘Indie Soul Records’ is here 🖤
Kicking off releases with a long awaited reprint of ‘Demons’ which will be on sale Sunday then online & in stores 🙌🏽
Big thank you to the team at @seabassvinyl.bsky.social, they are truly amazing & to have a Scottish pressing plant is a dream come true 👏🏽 #indiesoul
Kicking off releases with a long awaited reprint of ‘Demons’ which will be on sale Sunday then online & in stores 🙌🏽
Big thank you to the team at @seabassvinyl.bsky.social, they are truly amazing & to have a Scottish pressing plant is a dream come true 👏🏽 #indiesoul
It’s almost time for ‘Demons’ Re:Imagined at Celtic Connections this Sunday at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow!!
Delighted to say that the incredible CLR_theory will be joining us as the support for the night!
Be sure to get down for half 7 to see their set & an amazing night of music 🙌🏽
🎟️ link in bio
Delighted to say that the incredible CLR_theory will be joining us as the support for the night!
Be sure to get down for half 7 to see their set & an amazing night of music 🙌🏽
🎟️ link in bio
January 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It’s almost time for ‘Demons’ Re:Imagined at Celtic Connections this Sunday at Saint Luke’s in Glasgow!!
Delighted to say that the incredible CLR_theory will be joining us as the support for the night!
Be sure to get down for half 7 to see their set & an amazing night of music 🙌🏽
🎟️ link in bio
Delighted to say that the incredible CLR_theory will be joining us as the support for the night!
Be sure to get down for half 7 to see their set & an amazing night of music 🙌🏽
🎟️ link in bio
This show is going to be special 🖤
This Sunday myself, the singers & a string quartet will be re:imagining ‘Demons’ for Celtic Connections at St Lukes in Glasgow
This is not to be missed!!
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
This Sunday myself, the singers & a string quartet will be re:imagining ‘Demons’ for Celtic Connections at St Lukes in Glasgow
This is not to be missed!!
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
January 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This show is going to be special 🖤
This Sunday myself, the singers & a string quartet will be re:imagining ‘Demons’ for Celtic Connections at St Lukes in Glasgow
This is not to be missed!!
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
This Sunday myself, the singers & a string quartet will be re:imagining ‘Demons’ for Celtic Connections at St Lukes in Glasgow
This is not to be missed!!
🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...
Getting those harmonies tight for Celtic Connections 🙌🏽
This show is going to be a lot of fun. See you on Sunday 19th at Saint Luke’s #glasgow #livemusic #music #indie #indierock #indiesoul #harmonies
This show is going to be a lot of fun. See you on Sunday 19th at Saint Luke’s #glasgow #livemusic #music #indie #indierock #indiesoul #harmonies
January 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Getting those harmonies tight for Celtic Connections 🙌🏽
This show is going to be a lot of fun. See you on Sunday 19th at Saint Luke’s #glasgow #livemusic #music #indie #indierock #indiesoul #harmonies
This show is going to be a lot of fun. See you on Sunday 19th at Saint Luke’s #glasgow #livemusic #music #indie #indierock #indiesoul #harmonies