John Bramwell Brings Solo Show to Pop Recs Sunderland

John Bramwell at Pop Recs Sunderland takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026, bringing the I Am Kloot singer-songwriter to High Street West for a fully seated solo show. Pop Recs lists the evening from 7:30pm until 10:30pm, with the event open to all ages.

Bramwell’s songwriting has always worked particularly well when stripped back. As the frontman of I Am Kloot, he built a catalogue around closely observed lyrics, dry humour and melodies that could feel intimate even when the band expanded around them. His solo work has taken that approach in a warmer direction, with his official site describing The Light Fantastic as a move away from some of the darker atmosphere of the I Am Kloot years towards strings, richer harmonies and more openly uplifting songs.

John Bramwell at Pop Recs Sunderland

The Sunderland date sits within a long run of 2026 solo shows taking Bramwell through smaller venues around the UK. His own tour calendar confirms Pop Recs for 24 October, making this one of the more intimate North East stops on the route.

That setting should suit the material. Pop Recs is a small grassroots room, so the focus will naturally fall on Bramwell’s voice, guitar and the storytelling between songs rather than a large production. The venue describes his solo performances as balancing melancholy, humour and a strong connection with the audience, which is exactly the kind of atmosphere this room tends to reward.

Fans can expect songs spanning his solo catalogue and the I Am Kloot years, although a final setlist has not been published. Bramwell’s official biography points back to the Mercury Prize-nominated The Sky At Night and the Top 10 album Let It All In, while his more recent work gives the current shows a different tone from a straightforward retrospective.

Pop Recs lists the performance as fully seated, wheelchair accessible and all ages. Tickets and current event details are available from the official Pop Recs event page, while the wider tour is confirmed on John Bramwell’s official website.

An intimate Sunderland stop on the 2026 tour

For anyone who prefers songs to be given room to breathe, this should be one of the quieter but more involving dates on Sunderland’s autumn calendar. The seated format and compact venue should keep the performance close to the audience from the opening song.

Timings and other event details can change, so check Pop Recs and John Bramwell’s official channels before travelling.

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