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John Callaghan
@johncallaghan.bsky.social
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Musician and electro-cabaret performer. Both king and fool of the eccentronic microscene!
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I've entered a song contest, which has the rule that you have to use one of their samples. Any musical style was welcomed, and so I went for bossa nova (sort of):

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John Callaghan - Condensing Toy Tests (Destiny Song Contest)
Recorded for Cymatics' Destiny Song Contest, November 25. The track was built around a reversed sample called
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November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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I've prepared an animation and soundtrack to accompany David Van-Cauter's poem "Breath". His new book "Breathing" is out now from Arenig Press.
Note the poem has a very sad subject matter and may be triggering for some people.

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Breath
YouTube video by David Van-Cauter
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October 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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If ever there was a photo that summed me up...
From last night's @museumofcomedy.bsky.social show for @camdenfringe.bsky.social, taken by @lisariemers.bsky.social
John Callaghan wearing half a suit divided lengthwise, sipping from a mug, with a projection of a sideways leg behind him.
August 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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My one-hour show is this Sunday at 7pm at the @museumofcomedy.bsky.social @camdenfringe.bsky.social !
Want to hear what you'll be getting? It's Bandcamp Friday!
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#camdenfringe #museumofcomedy #bandcamp
Flyer for John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro at the Museum Of Comedy, August 3rd 7pm
August 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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I'm performing a full-length show at the @museumofcomedy.bsky.social for the @camdenfringe.bsky.social on Sunday August 3rd!
July 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Someone in my house has broken their Morse mug. It looks like they cracked the code.
A cracked mug with Morse code written on it.
July 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Also sprach Jubie Andrews! I'll be performing at @museumofcomedy.bsky.social on August 3rd! @camdenfringe.bsky.social
A show full of electronic music with interesting theatrical presentation!
July 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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A detailed look at how I made my Get On Your Box music video! In which I make a slightly complicated subject sound *very* complicated! Plus a balloon.

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Get On Your Box Making Of Assembly V2 1
YouTube video by John Callaghan
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July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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It's great to see the ladder in my bathroom getting into the Pride spirit!
Metal ladder made by Youngman. Next to the logo is a Post-It note with "there's no need to feel down" written on it.
July 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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I'm a little surprised no-one's done this one before now. Obvs let me know if I'm late to the party.
From the film Arrival, a woman in an orange spacesuit holds a sign which says "To me, you are perfect", which is a reference to a similar scene in Love, Actually.
June 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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A friend suggested that I try a new synth plugin. Judging by the title of the Youtube clip, he knows what's been missing in my music.
June 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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An interesting film about @revsimpkins.bsky.social by Matthew John Harrison...

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Headwater (a short film)
YouTube video by RevSimpkins
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June 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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I'll be performing at the Commons Cafe in Colchester on Friday 6th June, supporting @revsimpkins.bsky.social, launching his amazing new album!

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Rev Simpkins Album Launch Gig — The Commons Cafe & Community Kitchen
REV SIMPKINS, Jim Simpkins & band launch their bold new album in the intimate and charming surroundings of The Commons Cafe at The Minories in Colchester.  Support comes from the brilliant J...
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May 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Brighton! This Monday (26th May)! I'm performing!
@brightonfringe.bsky.social
www.brightonfringe.org/events/john-...
John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro - Brighton Fringe
"Between musician, performance artist, comedian and genius" (Professor Elemental) - Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Bubble - Mon 26th 2025
www.brightonfringe.org
May 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Rev Simpkins! Squirrels!! Directed by me!
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Rev Simpkins - Squirrels! (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RevSimpkins
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May 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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I'm performing at the @brightonfringe.bsky.social at the Rotunda Theatre on Regency Square, on Monday 26th May!

#brightonfringe
#brighton

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John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro Brighton May 25 #short #shorts #brighton
YouTube video by John Callaghan
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May 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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I'm surprised people haven't made more of the fact that Would I Lie To You is filmed against a perfect greenscreen.
Dara Ó Briain, David Mitchell and Lorraine Kelly smile while sitting at their desk during the show Would I Lie To You, with a background of a field of skulls.
May 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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This Saturday, 3rd of May, I'll be one of the suspects in...
It's Not Cluedo!
Rotunda Dome, Brighton. Not done anything like this before, so come along and watch a bemused musician surrounded by talented comedians and improvisers.
@brightonfringe.bsky.social
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It's Not Cluedo - Brighton Fringe
There's been a murder! And you choose the setting! The parody Murder Mystery Game Show returns after its 2024 success! - Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Bubble - Sat 3rd 2025, Sun 4th 2025, Sat 17th 2025
www.brightonfringe.org
April 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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I'm performing with Ben Brown at the Grace in Islington on 16th May!
Tickets here:
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Poster for Ben Brown's show at the Grace in Islington on 16th May. Ben stands in front of a white wall and holds his face.
April 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Dismayed about the trans ruling today. *Of course* trans women are women, trans men are men etc. Just let people live their lives.
April 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Upcoming gigs! @brightonfringe.bsky.social @revsimpkins.bsky.social
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April 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Get On Your Box has received a badge of recognition from the Berlin Music Video Awards 2025! Thanks to everyone who was part of it.

So I have four guest list tickets to the Berlin Music Video awards this June. I won't be able to be there. Anyone fancy going for free?

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John Callaghan - Get On Your Box
YouTube video by John Callaghan
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April 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Progressive Station and I recorded a track together, and here's my remix of it!

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Reanimate Me (John Callaghan Remix)
YouTube video by Progressive Station - Topic
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April 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Part Of Your World - a new EP from Me & John Callaghan!

With a brand new video, too:

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Me and John Callaghan - Schach
YouTube video by cabdriver
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March 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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It's Bandcamp Friday, so here's my new album, and the video to promote it!

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John Callaghan - Get On Your Box
YouTube video by John Callaghan
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March 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM