Joshua Burnside

Joshua Burnside is an experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica and Irish traditional song heritages, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods. His music lives against the grain, in both style and spirit.

Raised in the north of Ireland between the lush drumlins and hills of Strangford Lough, and the narrow entries and alleyways of East Belfast, Joshua’s music has defined and defied the post-conflict society of his home. Taking in the economics of existence, family, trauma and renewal, while set against a backdrop of tense electronica and lush Irish folk and traditional songwriting.

Joshua’s critically acclaimed “Teeth of Time” (2005) was a BBC6 Music Album of the Year, nominated for multiple awards including 2025 Choice RTE Irish Album of the Year, 2025 Folk Album of the Year, RTE 1 Folk Awards and the NI Music Prize for Best Album (where he was also nominated for Single of the Year and Live Act of the Year), and received glowing support from the likes of MOJO, Uncut, Songlines, Irish Times, KLOF Mag and, The Thin Air, Nialler 9, Hot Press, BBC Alba, BBC Radio 2 & BBC 6Music

His new album, "It’s Not Going to be Okay", was released in March 2026 via Nettwerk.

Joshua Burnside - March 2027

• Thu 4 Mar - The Toff in Town, Melbourne
• Fri 5 Mar - Port Fairy Folk Festival
• Sat 6 Mar - Port Fairy Folk Festival
• Sun 7 Mar - Port Fairy Folk Festival
• Wed 10 Mar - The Bird, Perth
• Thu 11 Mar - Grace Emily, Adelaide
• Fri 12 Mar - Cave Inn, Brisbane
• Sat 13 Mar - The Vanguard, Sydney
• Sun 14 Mar - Blue Mountains Music Festival

Event Information

This is an 18+ event. Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable. Over 18's only unless advertised otherwise. No outside food or drinks are to be brought into the venue.

All children under 18 not permitted including small children and babies. Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. No thongs, steel cap boots, or spiked attire. Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning.

Please arrive when the doors open and support the venue by eating & drinking at the venue.