Richard Hawley has carved out a distinct and deserved legacy within rock’n’roll. His accolades are wide-ranging and impressive from performing with The Longpigs and as Pulp’s guitarist to collaborations with Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, and Elbow.
Alongside this, the Sheffield-based musician has also spent over two decades forging a singular solo career, earning a Mercury Prize nomination in 2005 for the sublime Coles Corner.
His ability to cut across styles, time and, in some instances, place, is down to Hawley’s deep and intuitive understanding of music, his grounding stemming back to his childhood when his father, a musician himself, introduced Richard to country, blues and rock’n’roll.
On his ninth solo album Further, Hawley’s timeless, evocative songwriting shines through, his lilting crooning conveying his astute lyrical romanticism and rich storytelling. An ever propulsive musician, Hawley holds a uniquely captivating magnetism.
Bristol Beacon Presents River Town 2022
All ages (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19:30
Start Times: 20:00
Finish: 22:30 approx
“The Sheffield singer-songwriter’s lush balladry is as trademark as his quiff and spectacles”
The Guardian
Support from
Tom Webber
He is a young man in love with great songs – growing up listening to The Beatles, Beach Boys and Madness, he started out playing covers – rockers and love songs but now well on the road in writing his own material. There’s a hint of Sam Cooke’s silky voice and fabulous charm, but he has a style all of his own, and a dose charisma that’s won him an instant following.
Support from
Tom McRae
British singer-songwriter, Tom McRae, 53, has released 8 studio albums to date, and 3 live albums, and most recently an album of duets with Welsh artist, Lowri Evans, which was nominated for the 2021 Welsh Music Prize. Over the years Tom has garnered a reputation as a great live act, whether solo, trio, full band, or with string quartet. Tom’s relationship with his audience is very special, as anyone who has witnessed the shows can attribute. Despite McRae’s melancholy reputation, the shows are often funny, heartfelt, and rousing.
River Town Offer
Book for any two of the following shows by Fri 1 Jul and get 25% off + free limited edition poster or postcard*:
The War & Treaty
Hiss Golden Messenger
Lee Fields
Hannah Williams & The Affirmations
Richard Hawley
St Paul & The Broken Bones
Dustbowl Revival
How to access offer
- Login to your Bristol Beacon Account
- Add tickets to your basket
- 25% discount will apply at checkout
Information on how to collect your limited edition poster or postcard will be emailed to you after Mon 4 Jul.
*Subject to availability. While stocks last.
River Town Competition
River Town Competition
Win £600 worth of gig tickets
Enter our River Town competition for the chance to win tickets to every show that is part of the barn-storming line up this year.
- £600 worth of tickets to River Town 2022
- Entry to as many shows as you like for you and a friend*
- Limited edition letterpress-printed poster
The venue
Bath Forum
Covid-19 Safety Measures at Bath Forum
If you have Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate you should not attend this event.
No Entry Requirements
Strongly encouraged:
Wear a face mask
Getting There
Address: 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG
Bath Forum is located 270m from Bath Spa train station.
Access Information
The venue has level access from street level with a lift to access the auditorium levels. Wheelchair spaces in the auditorium are available to pre-book.
View Bristol Beacon’s Access pages for information about joining our access register, access booking online and website accessibility.
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