Billy Bragg
@billybragg.bsky.social
Still waiting for the Great Leap Forward
January 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM
January 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
When historians attempt to analyse the wreckage of American democracy, they'll see Jan 6 as the moment that the brakes failed. It's clear that, in the days that followed, many tried to bring Trump's wreckless momentum to a halt, but when they hit the pedal, there was nothing there.
January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
When historians attempt to analyse the wreckage of American democracy, they'll see Jan 6 as the moment that the brakes failed. It's clear that, in the days that followed, many tried to bring Trump's wreckless momentum to a halt, but when they hit the pedal, there was nothing there.
Just gonna leave this here
January 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Just gonna leave this here
How did you spend the first day of the new year? My partner Juliet cast a stone into the ocean while I restrung my guitars in readiness for the days to come. Whatever you did, even if it was just lounging on the sofa, I wish you a happy new year
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
How did you spend the first day of the new year? My partner Juliet cast a stone into the ocean while I restrung my guitars in readiness for the days to come. Whatever you did, even if it was just lounging on the sofa, I wish you a happy new year
Seasons greetings Bluesky buddies. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you’ll be spending some time in the next few days with people you care about and who care about you.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
December 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Seasons greetings Bluesky buddies. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you’ll be spending some time in the next few days with people you care about and who care about you.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
Having been born on this day in 1957, I am somewhat susceptible to tv adverts we see at this time of year, ones that use the festivities of the 1970s as a means of evoking nostalgia for Christmases gone by. I think this one may have gone a bit too far however.
December 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Having been born on this day in 1957, I am somewhat susceptible to tv adverts we see at this time of year, ones that use the festivities of the 1970s as a means of evoking nostalgia for Christmases gone by. I think this one may have gone a bit too far however.
Really looking forward to taking a trip down Mermaid Avenue with Woody and Wilco and playing a solo set of my own at Wilco's SolidSoundFest, June 26-28 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA! ✨ For tickets and info visit solidsoundfestival.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Really looking forward to taking a trip down Mermaid Avenue with Woody and Wilco and playing a solo set of my own at Wilco's SolidSoundFest, June 26-28 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA! ✨ For tickets and info visit solidsoundfestival.com
If you dig this stuff get along and see them @benefitstheband.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you dig this stuff get along and see them @benefitstheband.bsky.social
For everyone else in North America, Simon & Schuster will be fulfilling bookstore orders from their warehouse in Jackson, Tennessee, between now and the US/Canada publication date which is set for 2nd December. 3/3
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
For everyone else in North America, Simon & Schuster will be fulfilling bookstore orders from their warehouse in Jackson, Tennessee, between now and the US/Canada publication date which is set for 2nd December. 3/3
Heads Up if you’re in northern California! The US launch of my new book - Billy Bragg: A People’s History - will take place at the Alibi Bookshop, 624 Marin Street, Vallejo CA at 5.30pm Pacific on Sunday 30th November. Scan the QR code on the image for details 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Heads Up if you’re in northern California! The US launch of my new book - Billy Bragg: A People’s History - will take place at the Alibi Bookshop, 624 Marin Street, Vallejo CA at 5.30pm Pacific on Sunday 30th November. Scan the QR code on the image for details 1/3
My old mate and mini-golf rival, the powerful singer-songwriter Will Varley is out on the road in the US for the next few weeks. Catch him if you can.
willvarley.com/home/
willvarley.com/home/
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My old mate and mini-golf rival, the powerful singer-songwriter Will Varley is out on the road in the US for the next few weeks. Catch him if you can.
willvarley.com/home/
willvarley.com/home/
Victoria's response to kamikazi transphobe Linehan reminds us that angry men are happy to harass women in the name of (checks notes) women's rights and that if a trans woman appearing on tv sends them ballistic then this is not about women's rights, it's about the eradication of the trans community
November 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Victoria's response to kamikazi transphobe Linehan reminds us that angry men are happy to harass women in the name of (checks notes) women's rights and that if a trans woman appearing on tv sends them ballistic then this is not about women's rights, it's about the eradication of the trans community
Exited to announce that Wilco and I will be getting together to perform songs from Mermaid Avenue live for one night only at Solid Sound Festival on June 26, 2026 in North Adams, MA.
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Exited to announce that Wilco and I will be getting together to perform songs from Mermaid Avenue live for one night only at Solid Sound Festival on June 26, 2026 in North Adams, MA.
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
Call it special, call it historic, whatever you call it: it's one you won't want to miss.
🎟️ SolidSoundFestival.com
Shit posting - the closest thing the Trump regime has to an ideology
October 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Shit posting - the closest thing the Trump regime has to an ideology
This week in my little corner of Bluesky I've been feeling a bit like the guy in the famous H M Bateman cartoon 'The Man Who Suggested We Should Reclaim The English Flag From The Racists'
October 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This week in my little corner of Bluesky I've been feeling a bit like the guy in the famous H M Bateman cartoon 'The Man Who Suggested We Should Reclaim The English Flag From The Racists'
I’m not suggesting we build solidarity with racists. For most working class people, this is what the England flag represents - our multiracial team. If we treat everyone who identifies with 🏴 as the same as the racist lamppost flaggers, how can we build solidarity with them to defeat the racists?
October 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I’m not suggesting we build solidarity with racists. For most working class people, this is what the England flag represents - our multiracial team. If we treat everyone who identifies with 🏴 as the same as the racist lamppost flaggers, how can we build solidarity with them to defeat the racists?
Free stickers suitable for flag-bearing lampposts. Send a large A4 envelope with a 1st class large stamp to me at Bragg Office, PO Box 6830 Bridport DT6 9BH and I’ll send you a sheet. #ReclaimtheFlag 🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Free stickers suitable for flag-bearing lampposts. Send a large A4 envelope with a 1st class large stamp to me at Bragg Office, PO Box 6830 Bridport DT6 9BH and I’ll send you a sheet. #ReclaimtheFlag 🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧
This is ridiculous. Police need to get their priorities right. Nothing is going to happen at the PA demo except people holding cardboard signs in silence. Police need to be outside synagogues protecting our Jewish community.
October 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is ridiculous. Police need to get their priorities right. Nothing is going to happen at the PA demo except people holding cardboard signs in silence. Police need to be outside synagogues protecting our Jewish community.
Here’s an example of why xenophobia is a better way to describe the beliefs of Reform voters - it’s a description rather than an accusation. It saves people having to spend days clarifying their arguments
September 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Here’s an example of why xenophobia is a better way to describe the beliefs of Reform voters - it’s a description rather than an accusation. It saves people having to spend days clarifying their arguments
Grabbing brekko at Coventry station on my way back from Question Time. Didn’t expect to see this stirring evocation of the defeat of fascism adorning the wall of Coffee #1 #AllYouFascistsBoundToLose
September 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Grabbing brekko at Coventry station on my way back from Question Time. Didn’t expect to see this stirring evocation of the defeat of fascism adorning the wall of Coffee #1 #AllYouFascistsBoundToLose
An incredible Saturday night at Shepherds Bush Empire raising funds for Gaza. 7 brilliant artists & 7 powerful speakers, incl. Palestinian Ambassador, who announced UK recognition of Palestine. Solidarity became celebration. Thank you to all who came for filling the room with love empathy & hope.
September 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
An incredible Saturday night at Shepherds Bush Empire raising funds for Gaza. 7 brilliant artists & 7 powerful speakers, incl. Palestinian Ambassador, who announced UK recognition of Palestine. Solidarity became celebration. Thank you to all who came for filling the room with love empathy & hope.
There were a lot of great speeches and performances at #TogetherforPalestine last night, but no one fired up the crowd like @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
There were a lot of great speeches and performances at #TogetherforPalestine last night, but no one fired up the crowd like @mehdirhasan.bsky.social
Pleased to announce that my song for Palestine ‘Hundred Year Hunger’ is now available for streaming on major platforms. Proceeds from the current release will go to Amos Trust’s humanitarian aid to Palestine: bbragg.lnk.to/hundredyearh...
Join me on Sat 20 Sept at O2SBE: tinyurl.com/BBdaysliketh...
Join me on Sat 20 Sept at O2SBE: tinyurl.com/BBdaysliketh...
September 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Pleased to announce that my song for Palestine ‘Hundred Year Hunger’ is now available for streaming on major platforms. Proceeds from the current release will go to Amos Trust’s humanitarian aid to Palestine: bbragg.lnk.to/hundredyearh...
Join me on Sat 20 Sept at O2SBE: tinyurl.com/BBdaysliketh...
Join me on Sat 20 Sept at O2SBE: tinyurl.com/BBdaysliketh...
I’ll be appearing on Newsnight BBC2 tonight at 10.30pm talking about the current spate of flag-flying that has gripped England and what the progressive patriot can do about it
September 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I’ll be appearing on Newsnight BBC2 tonight at 10.30pm talking about the current spate of flag-flying that has gripped England and what the progressive patriot can do about it