Tom Walker
Scottish-born, Manchester-raised singer with a gravel-edged voice and choruses sized for big rooms — 'Leave a Light On' turned him into a UK radio fixture.
Tom Walker was born in Scotland and grew up in Manchester, where he began writing and performing before signing with a major label. His music sits between pop, soul and singer-songwriter territory, built around a rough-edged, husky voice and arrangements that build from sparse verses into full-throated choruses.
"Leave a Light On" became his breakthrough, a widely played single that established the template most listeners know him for: direct lyrics about people in difficulty, delivered with more force than polish. He has continued releasing music in a similar vein, favouring big, plainly stated melodies over production tricks, and his live sets lean on the same combination of volume and grain.
Tom Walker at a glance
What kind of music does Tom Walker play?
Tom Walker is tagged singer/songwriter.
What festivals has Tom Walker played before?
Tom Walker has played Glastonbury 2025.
Also on these bills
Ani DiFrancoRhiannon GiddensThe 1975Neil YoungOlivia RodrigoRod StewartBiffy ClyroAlanis MorissetteLewis CapaldiCMATSupergrassRAYE
More singer-songwriter acts
Audrey HobertViolet GrohlLucy DacusTash SultanaTom OdellAmos LeeCassandra ColemanJensen McRaeJohn-RobertJonah KagenKevin MorbyRhiannon Giddens
Find acts like Tom Walker at upcoming festivals
Start the finder with Tom Walker already in the box and see which acts on a lineup fit the same taste.
