George Bailey

Teesside artist George Bailey blends indie, folk, and rock with a raw northern edge, creating music that’s both intimate and powerful. His band delivers electrifying and engaging performances, building a loyal following through regional radio support, sold-out headline shows, and festival appearances, earning recognition from BBC Introducing and sharing stages with rising UK acts. Carrying the spirit of the North East, with passion, grit and volume. George Bailey is quickly establishing himself as one of the North East’s most compelling rising acts, earning critical acclaim, standout reviews, and a growing reputation for powerful live performances. With a constant stream of new music written, recorded, and brought to life on stage, his momentum shows no sign of slowing. His latest single Dream (out April 3rd) offers a striking preview of his upcoming EP, capturing the raw tension between isolation and ambition with emotional honesty and depth. Backed by sold-out headline shows, strong regional radio support, and festival appearances across the UK, George Bailey is an artist on the brink. Any festival would be wise to catch now before he breaks onto the national stage. His latest headline show at the Arc in May, 2026 leaves a perfect window in the summer to catch his live shows reshaping the Teesside music scene. Support comes from SOLD FOR PARTS and Honeylight. SOLD FOR PARTS are a three-piece all grrrl bilingual punk band from Swansea. Mixing high-energy performances with