Saturday 22nd August/ Katie Bradley
4-6 pm at the Lighthouse!
Event Information
Katie Bradley is one of the defining voices of contemporary British blues. Her album
Anchor Baby Sessions earned international acclaim, worldwide radio play, and
secured her Songwriter of the Year along with a nomination for Blues Vocalist of
the Year at the 2026 British Blues Awards. She remains the only UK female blues
vocalist nominated every year for 12 consecutive years, a testament to her
artistry, influence, and unmistakable sound. In 2026, she also received a nomination
for ‘Traditional Artist of the Year’
A beloved figure on the UK blues circuit, Katie has lit up iconic venues including The
100 Club, Ain’t Nothin’ But, Blues at The Ritzy, The Blues Kitchen, Ronnie
Scott’s, and the London Hippodrome. She’s a standout performer at major UK and
international blues festivals.
Her touring career spans the UK, Europe, and the USA, sharing stages with legends
such as Suzanne Vega, Brand New Heavies, Rag n Bone Man, Luther Allison,
Mud Morganfield, Lucky Peterson, Georgie Fame, Hamish Stewart, Paul Jones.
A highlight includes her 20date UK tour with US guitarist Kirk Fletcher, culminating
in a special recording session for The BBC Blues Show at BBC Maida Vale.
In 2025, Katie was commissioned by leading arts and music festivals including the
Folkestone Triennial, and in 2026 she continues to tour the UK with her electrifying
band, Katie B and The Snooks.
“Katie’s voice becomes an instrument, a 21stcentury Lady of the Blues.” — Blues in
Britain
Discover more at: https://katiebradley.co.uk
