Rob Halligan is an award winning, UK based singer-songwriter. He has released 10 studio albums and has performed his powerful brand of acoustic folk-rock across the world, gaining a loyal fanbase and a reputation as an honest and passionate performer. Originally from the south coast, Halligan settled in the Midlands and began playing the local music circuit. In 2004 he set out on a full time musical journey, using his songs to tell the stories of real life. “Songwriting Gold” – Maverick Magazine “One of the UK’s finest troubadours” – Crossrhythms “This is songwriting craftsmanship at it’s best” – RnR Magazine His musical influences include Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg, Dougie McLean and Bob Dylan, resulting in a unique style and captivating performance. His music has been heard on national TV and radio and he has performed live on BBC Radio2, Channel 4 and BBC1 TV. Halligan has worked with various artists including Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet), After The Fire, The Young ‘Uns, Yvonne Lyon, Ceili Rain, Pete Banks and Gareth Davies-Jones
Music has the power to connect people, to draw people together like nothing else. And by doing that music changes the wold we live in, it has the power to truly make a difference.
To make a difference.
Myself - change happens by example. If I can love more, be more generous, more patient, that has an impact on those around me and so change happens.
We Are The Champions by Queen
Queen, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Dougie MacLean, Rich Mullins
Life, stories and creativity, whether that's in nature or other peoples work.
Love is bigger.
Connected. Playing live is like a drug, when you don't do it it starts to eat away at you. You're missing something that you're meant to be. The audience are family, they're part of what you're doing and you're touching lives, joining each other on a journey together.
Music is so incredibly valuable but it gets cheapened by streaming services, big media and big record companies. There's a growing expectation that we get our entertainment for free. Major companies need to work with grass roots to help rediscover the value in what artists have to give.
Early days. I'm not sure yet. Can I come back to you?
The lack of support for grass roots music from the industry.
Yes. I network and sometimes collaborate with local artists, when shows are happening I try and go along and I check out live streamed gigs. I also promote and organise events.
You need something different and something that is genuinely you. When there's a tonne of people playing a guitar and writing songs, what makes you special. Engage with your audience, don't expect favours, work at it.
Ashton Lane, Yvonne Lyone, Stylusboy, Candid, Danny Ansell, Rosetta Fire