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Billy Bragg

BILLY BRAGG

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About Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg, born Stephen William Bragg on 20 December 1957, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, author, and political activist. His music combines elements of folk, punk rock, and protest songs. His lyrics often address political and romantic themes, and his activism focuses on social change and left-wing causes.

Also known asStephen William BraggB BraggB. BraggB.BraggBBBill BonkersBill BraggBillyBilly BoyBilly BragBillybraggBragBraggMr William BraggS W BraggStephen Willam BraggStephen William BraggW. BraggWilliam BraggБилли Брэгг
Member of
Billy Bragg And The Red StarsBilly Bragg & The BlokesRiff Raff (6)Cage Against The MachineAfrica Express

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The Housemartins

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Phil Ochs

The Pogues

The Pogues

Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers

Releases

Albums
The Roaring Forty (1983-2023)

The Roaring Forty (1983-2023)

27th October 2023

The Million Things That Never Happened

The Million Things That Never Happened

8th October 2021

Tooth & Nail

Tooth & Nail

18th March 2013

No artwork

Mermaid Avenue Vol. III

2013

Mr Love & Justice

Mr Love & Justice

4th March 2008

No artwork

Volume 2

17th October 2006

Billy Bragg, Vol. 2

Billy Bragg, Vol. 2

9th October 2006

Brewing up With

Brewing up With

6th March 2006

EPs
Bridges Not Walls - EP

Bridges Not Walls - EP

3rd November 2017

No artwork

She Came Along To Me EP

1999

No artwork

Accident Waiting To Happen (Red Star Version)

1992

Singles
City Of Heroes

City Of Heroes

28th January 2026

Hundred Year Hunger

Hundred Year Hunger

8th September 2025

End Times

End Times

26th May 2025

My Youngest Son Came Home Today (with Michael Stipe)

My Youngest Son Came Home Today (with Michael Stipe)

13th October 2023

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) (Pride Original Soundtrack Version)

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) (Pride Original Soundtrack Version)

15th September 2023

Fickle Fran (feat. Billy Bragg)

Fickle Fran (feat. Billy Bragg)

14th September 2023

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern

6th October 2021

Pass It On

Pass It On

3rd September 2021

Other Editions
The Roaring Forty (1983-2023) [Deluxe Edition]

The Roaring Forty (1983-2023) [Deluxe Edition]

27th October 2023

Other
Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

20th September 2019

Radio Show: Episode 5

Radio Show: Episode 5

11th June 2014

Live at the Union Chapel London

Live at the Union Chapel London

13th April 2014

No artwork

Live At The Barbican

2004

No artwork

Bill's Bargains

2002

Bloke on Bloke

Bloke on Bloke

14th May 1997

Between the Wars (EP)

Between the Wars (EP)

Elektra: Music Of Champions

Elektra: Music Of Champions

Upcoming Festival Appearances

Montreal Jazz Festival 2026

Jul 4

Tracks by Billy Bragg

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. 1 2 3 4 England, Half English (2006 Reissue)
  2. A Change Is Gonna ComeThe Internationale
    3:59
  3. A Lover SingsBrewing up With
    3:54
  4. A Lover SingsMust I Paint You a Picture?: The Essential Billy Bragg
    3:54
  5. A Lover SingsBrewing Up With Billy Bragg
    3:54
  6. A Lover Sings (John Peel Session, 18th September 1984)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019
    4:06
  7. A Miner's LifeThe Internationale
    3:02
  8. A New EnglandMust I Paint You a Picture?: The Essential Billy Bragg
    2:13
  9. A New EnglandLife's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)
    2:15
  10. A New EnglandLife's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy
    2:15

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Lyrics

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California Stars

Lyrics

The Internationale

The Internationale

Lyrics

A New England

A New England

Lyrics

There Is Power in a Union

There Is Power in a Union

Lyrics

The World Turned Upside Down

Lyrics

Levi Stubbs' Tears

Levi Stubbs' Tears

Lyrics

Between the Wars

Lyrics

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards (Live)

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards (Live)

Lyrics

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Mika, Jade Bird and Billy Bragg have joined the Latitude Festival 2025 lineup
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Mika, Jade Bird and Billy Bragg have joined the Latitude Festival 2025 lineup

Mika, Doves, and Billy Bragg join a star-studded lineup at Suffolk's Latitude Festival 2025, alongside headliners Sting and Snow Patrol.

27 Feb 2025 • 11:45 am
Billy Bragg hits out at "old farts" claiming modern pop isn't political, praises Declan McKenna, Shame and more
News

Billy Bragg hits out at "old farts" claiming modern pop isn't political, praises Declan McKenna, Shame and more

"Young people - they’re *woke*."

25 Jun 2017 • 11:09 am
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Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced Trans Mission, a concert for trans solidarity•
JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
Phoebe Bridgers has announced UK, Ireland and European arena dates for 'The Lost Tour'•
Aziya introduces her alter ego 'the saboteur' on new track 'Sabotage!'•
Madonna has premiered 'Love Sensation' with surprise Times Square performance for 50,000 fans•
Holly Humberstone has reimagined 'Cruel World' with her new EP, 'it's a real Cruel World'•
Ryan Beatty has kicked off a new era with 'Secret Language' from his upcoming new album•
Radio Free Alice have signed to Atlantic Records and shared new single 'Lunch Money'•
venbee celebrates solitude with her new single 'Encore, Encore'•
Nia Archives has released her love-drunk new single 'Vertical'•
Weezer reveal 'The Gold Album' alongside Wednesday collaboration 'We Might As Well Be Strangers'•
Getdown Services have announced a second Roundhouse headline show•
DMA'S have shared new single 'Hurracane' and announced a 2027 UK and Ireland tour•
Ama has announced her self-titled second album 'AMA'•
Reading & Leeds has added Villanelle, Beth McCarthy and more to its 2026 bill•
Role Model has introduced mysterious new character Chuck Timely on his new single 'High Hopes 3000'•
Sienna Spiro's 'The Visitor' arrives with a ballet-inspired video•
Audrey Hobert has unveiled a new video for 'Sex and the City' as she begins her headline tour•
The Dork 2025 Readers' Poll nominations are in, featuring CMAT, Turnstile, Wolf Alice, Djo, Hayley Williams and loads more•
flowerovlove has released her first-ever first Christmas track, 'wishlist'•
Mighty Hoopla and Olly Alexander have announced Trans Mission, a concert for trans solidarity•
JADE has announced a deluxe edition of her debut album, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY! THE ENCORE'•
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Tours

Billy Braggtours & setlists

Every Billy Bragg tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

  • The Roaring Forty Tour
    8 shows · 11 Oct – 20 Oct 2024

On the playlists

Billy Bragg on 3 tastemaker playlists

Gilmore Girls: The Complete Collection

Gilmore Girls: The Complete Collection

Nicole Hanrahan · 30K fwrs

1 track

Folk Rock Classics

Folk Rock Classics

Rockoso Music · 26K fwrs

1 track

ULTIMATE PROTEST SONGS LIST

ULTIMATE PROTEST SONGS LIST

Jenny Ledezma · 17K fwrs

1 track

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Music videos by Billy Bragg

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Billy Bragg — Little Time Bomb
2:18

 

Little Time Bomb

Billy Bragg — California Stars
4:59

 

California Stars

Billy Bragg — Between The Wars - Billy Bragg
2:28

 

Between The Wars - Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg — The Fourteenth of February
3:27

 

The Fourteenth of February

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NOV
12
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OVO Hydro

Glasgow
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NOV
13
Fri

Blackpool Opera House

Blackpool
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NOV
14
Sat

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Nottingham
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NOV
16
Mon

O2 City Hall Newcastle

Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tickets
NOV
17
Tue

Stockton Globe

Stockton-on-Tees
Tickets
NOV
19
Thu

Connexin Live

Hull
Tickets
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