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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · 24d

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 🖤🖤🖤

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · Sep 11

"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

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.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Aug 27

HB 2 BB
🐻 🎂

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Equal Media & Culture Centre for Scotland @emcc-scotland.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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.

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ParkaMonkey72 @paulchristie.bsky.social · Aug 23

#NowPlaying @brownbearofficial.bsky.social Demons

Demons by brownbear on Apple Music

Album · 2023 · 10 Songs

music.apple.com

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Jun 5

Glasgow, I am playing this amazing event on the afternoon of Saturday 14th June in support of the Beatson 💛

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

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

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 16

It’s show day and the sun it out ☀️

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 🙌🏽

📸 Paul Reid

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 13

Another sold out show 😭
Thank you all so much.
Paisley let’s make it 3 in a row for this mini tour 🙌🏽
Limited tickets available for Saturday nights show at Paisley Arts Centre with Mark Sharp

🎟️ link in bio x

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 11

See you there 🙌🏽

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ParkaMonkey72 @paulchristie.bsky.social · May 10

Got my ticket. Looking forward to it 🙌

Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 10

Happy Saturday Folks ☀️

A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽

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

📸 Paul Reid

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 10

Happy Saturday Folks ☀️

A reminder that a week today I will be playing Paisley Arts Centre with support from the incredible Mark Sharp 🙌🏽

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

📸 Paul Reid

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 9

Shot on film 📸

By Paul Reid

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · May 8

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 🙌🏽

This stunning image was taken during a session with the incredible Paul Reid 🖤

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

Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 28

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 🙌🏽

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 28

An evening well spent, thank you sir 😎

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ParkaMonkey72 @paulchristie.bsky.social · Apr 25

Evening 🍻🎧

@brownbearofficial.bsky.social

Demons

#NowSpinning

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 22

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 🎟️

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 15

“We 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 🎥

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 7

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...

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 4

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 👏🏽

🎟️ www.50rpm.co.uk/events/da04d...

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 2

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 Mark🖤

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Apr 2

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 Mark🖤

🎟️ linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

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50rpm @50rpm.bsky.social · Mar 23

Lots of great gigs coming up... www.50rpm.co.uk

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Mar 20

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 🙌🏽

I can’t wait to share some songs & stories with you 🖤

🎟️ 🔗 linktr.ee/brownbearoff...

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Brownbear @brownbearofficial.bsky.social · Mar 17

Thank you James 🙌🏽

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