Michael Bird is a singer-songwriter from the UK who's soul, folk and jazz infused records have been spotlighted by UK national radio stations such as BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 and Jazz FM. His songs navigate intimacy and ego with sincerity and vulnerability in a considered and layered fashion. Don't miss his captivating live sets where he delivers vocal performances that balance candid charm with athleticism, blending them beautifully with his soulful tone.
While growing up on a sheep farm in "the garden of England"; Kent, he kicked off his career at the age of 13, playing his first gig at his local village pub. Bird's been developing his skills since as a performer, songwriter and producer and has recently received support from BBC Introducing Kent as one of their Artists of the Year.
His EP 'Evergreen’ arrived in April and this project centres around the theme of cultivating hope and resilience in the midst of relational hurdles. Sonically, Evergreen takes Bird's music in a slightly darker direction from his previous EP 'Bloom', but retaining the same eclectic mix of r&b, indie, singer-songwriter and electro, overlayed with moments of orchestral elegance.
He is currently spending a year in Australia to travel and share his songs, but for the past 8 years he has based himself in Birmingham. There he's been instrumental in developing the local music scene through a Jazz/Soul/HipHop night he founded called Neighbourhd. In Birmingham, he’s made a home away from home, forming a band of talented musicians to play his own music and has supported upcoming UK acts like Joel Culpepper, Sipho, Reuben James and Tom Ford.
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Earlier Event: 17 February
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Later Event: 21 February
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