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@brownbearofficial.bsky.social

Songwriter. Artist. Tell people I’m the godfather of Indie Soul. Love music. Love film. Love equality. https://linktr.ee/brownbearofficial

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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 πŸ–€πŸ–€πŸ–€

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

18.09.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amped Up: AMPLIFI returns to The Queen's Hall - The Skinny We hear from the creators and stars of the fourth season of AMPLIFI about the breadth of the Scottish music scene, taking over The Queen’s Hall main stage and the night’s importance.

"Scotland's music scene exists in conversation with the world, not in isolation"

We hear from the creators and stars of the fourth season of AMPLIFI, including @arusa.bsky.social and @brownbearofficial.bsky.social, about taking over The Queen’s Hall

11.09.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HB 2 BB
🐻 πŸŽ‚

27.08.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of the panellists and host of the Dreaming of a fairer future for culture event at the Festival of Politics. They are standing in a semi circle and smiling to the camera. There are four women and two men.

A photograph of the panellists and host of the Dreaming of a fairer future for culture event at the Festival of Politics. They are standing in a semi circle and smiling to the camera. There are four women and two men.

A collage of photographs of the Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. The photos show groups of panellists and audience listening and talking in a board room.

A collage of photographs of the Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture event at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. The photos show groups of panellists and audience listening and talking in a board room.

Last week we took part in @scotparl.bsky.social annual Festival of Politics. The Dreaming of a Fairer Future for Culture panel was hosted by @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social and fellow panellists were Culture Counts, @creativedundee.bsky.social @brownbearofficial.bsky.social #festivalofpolitics25

26.08.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Demons by brownbear on Apple Music Album Β· 2023 Β· 10 Songs

#NowPlaying @brownbearofficial.bsky.social Demons

23.08.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glasgow, I am playing this amazing event on the afternoon of Saturday 14th June in support of the Beatson πŸ’›

Gillian’s new book is amazing, her last book raised over Β£27,000 for the Beatson & they are hoping for the Same again.

Get tickets now 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-bo...

05.06.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s show day and the sun it out β˜€οΈ

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 πŸ™ŒπŸ½

πŸ“Έ Paul Reid

16.05.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another sold out show 😭
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour πŸ™ŒπŸ½
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp

🎟️ link in bio x

13.05.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See you there πŸ™ŒπŸ½

11.05.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Got my ticket. Looking forward to it πŸ™Œ

10.05.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Saturday Folks β˜€οΈ

A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp πŸ™ŒπŸ½

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

πŸ“Έ Paul Reid

10.05.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Shot on film πŸ“Έ

By Paul Reid

09.05.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸ½

This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid πŸ–€

For final tickets to the show head to the link in my bio x

08.05.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸ½

28.04.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An evening well spent, thank you sir 😎

28.04.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evening 🍻🎧

@brownbearofficial.bsky.social

Demons

#NowSpinning

25.04.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 🎟️

22.04.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe 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 πŸŽ₯

15.04.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

07.04.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ‘πŸ½

🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...

04.04.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 MarkπŸ–€

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

02.04.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 MarkπŸ–€

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

02.04.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of great gigs coming up... www.50rpm.co.uk

23.03.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸ½

I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you πŸ–€

🎟️ πŸ”— linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

20.03.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you James πŸ™ŒπŸ½

17.03.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Released on this day, 2023.

@brownbearofficial.bsky.social
Demons

So much love for this album πŸ™Œ

17.03.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Demons brownbear Β· Album Β· 2023 Β· 10 songs

Two years of β€˜Demons’ πŸ–€

Still so proud of this record and grateful for all of the opportunities it has brought me

Thank you all

πŸ’Ώ open.spotify.com/album/3d521o...

17.03.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Good man, see you there πŸ™ŒπŸ½

15.03.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brownbear We are delighted to welcome the oustanding Scottish singer songwriter Brownbear, aka Matthew Hickman, to 50rpm for the first time. We have been long time admirers of this exceptional songwriter. ** P...

Tickets for this show are very limited so be sure to get them soon.

🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/649348/

14.03.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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! πŸ‘πŸ½

14.03.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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