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Fri 23 Jan 2026
Martin Joseph
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With a career spanning over 30 years and over 30 albums, with over a half a million record sales and thousands of live shows, Martyn Joseph continues to thrill audiences with his world-class songwriting and impassioned performances. The bold, emotional content of his songs, mixed with some admirable politics and ethics (as a man and as an artist) has won him many fans, friends and supporters.

His awards cabinet is impressive too, including the Fatea Lifetime Achievement Award (2018) for his impactful songwriting and dedication to social activism through music; and the Phil Ochs Award (2020) for his music and his ongoing dedication to political justice.

The most recent album, ‘This Is What I Want To Say’ (2024), received critical acclaim, described as “masterful and career defining” by Fatea Magazine. The album was suWith a career spanning over 30 years and over 30 albums, with over a half a million record sales and thousands of live shows, Martyn Joseph continues to thrill audiences with his world-class songwriting and impassioned performances. The bold, emotional content of his songs, mixed with some admirable politics and ethics (as a man and as an artist) has won him many fans, friends and supporters.

His awards cabinet is impressive too, including the Fatea Lifetime Achievement Award (2018) for his impactful songwriting and dedication to social activism through music; and the Phil Ochs Award (2020) for his music and his ongoing dedication to political justice.

The most recent album, ‘This Is What I Want To Say’ (2024), received critical acclaim, described as “masterful and career defining” by Fatea Magazine. The album was supported by a sold-out UK tour, along with performances in Europe and North America.

“Stunning, heartfelt music.” – Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

“Charismatic and electrifying.” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music

“He’s never sounded more potent.” – Uncut

“Intelligent, energising and provocative.” – Mojo Magazine.

“One of acoustic music’s most original voices.” – Q Magazine

“Wonderful talent.” – Rob Brydon, Brydon& Podcast

“Legend.” – Gary Davies, BBC Radio 2

www.martynjoseph.net

Tickets : £22 advance / £25 on the door

Doors 7.30pm / Show 8pm / Estimated finish 10.45pm

31a Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton
Leeds
LS7 3PD
United Kingdom

53.8278011, -1.537324

    Date
    Fri 23 Jan 2026
    20:00 - 22:30

    Ticket price

    £22.00
    £25.00
    Accessibility
    Accessible toilet
    Baby changing facilities
    Wheelchair accessible
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