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LIVE AT THE BEDFORD
Join us for our end-of-year SPECTACULAR!
This show is FREE entry however there are a limited number of advance tickets available (at no charge) that you can sign up for which will guarantee a seat ( max 6 per table).
If you can’t make it in person then the live stream can be accessed via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/thebedfordpub
Doors open at 7:00pm- Full menu available
The Bedford is delighted to announce this year’s Annual Christmas Music Party will include performances from:
TONY MOORE
Tony Moore is a London-based Singer/Songwriter/Performer with an eclectic career in the Music Industry. From being an original member of Iron Maiden, to playing keyboards with iconic 80’s band Cutting Crew (Died In Your Arms), to playing a role in the early careers of many emerging artists including: KT Tunstall, James Morrison, Paolo Nutini, and Ed Sheeran; Tony has been immersed in music on every level.
In 2019 Tony wrote and produced a song called “We Are The Light ” for the closing ceremony of the European Games which he performed live to a packed stadium and an estimated worldwide TV audience in excess of 100 million.
As a writer, he has worked with countless Artists, including contributing to Julian Lennon’s recent album JUDE with a song called “Love Never Dies” on which Tony also plays the haunting piano accompaniment for the record.
During the 2021 lockdown, Tony wrote and recorded an album called AWAKE, which he then turned into a unique one-man show, performing it live in London as a monthly residency from May 2021. Tony describes the show as “A journey to discover, truth, meaning and love in a world gone crazy…”.
AWAKE is a critically acclaimed immersive production that has already entertained thousands of people in London and now Tony has just taken it on a nationwide tour opening for Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) and his band British Lion marking the first time Steve and Tony have shared the same stage since 1977!
Steve Harris said of Tony: “If Tony could play guitar back then the way he does now he’d probably still be in the band (Iron Maiden)”.
In January of 2024 AWAKE opened for British Lion throughout the UK, prior to the AWAKE headline tour in February 2024. In the summer of 2024, AWAKE once again opened for British Lion in Portugal and Spain, prior to touring Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the USA.
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VIN GOODWIN
Vin Goodwin released his first single “Falling Man” in 2011 and first EP “Swim the Wild Water” in 2012 both produced by the brilliant Cam Blackwood (George Ezra, London Grammar, Jack Savoretti). In 2015, he released his second EP “The Hunted”, produced by Jamie Lawson with backing vocals provided by none other than legendary singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke. Since 2021, Vin has been releasing his singles “Little Girl”, “Take Flight” “Fade”, “This Is Our War” (duet with Hannah White) and Our Place working with the likes of Hannah White, Jimmy Sims, Ben Mark, Ben Parker and James Welch. More is on the way!
Pizza Express Holborn, The Hospital Club, The Bedford, Troubadour, Regal Room, St James Theatre, Soundlounge Sutton and the Natural History Museum are just a few of the venues Vin has played, with a couple of appearances at UK festivals like Vannfest, Soundlounge Festival and Marylebone Summer Fayre. Just before the covid pandemic, Vin also squeezed in a two date ‘world tour’ with gigs in The Railway, Vancouver and Rockwood Music Hall, New York.
Vin is also (still!) writing a musical… have a look – www.asmalllifemusical.com
“So Near the Stars” LIVE with band. Summer 2017
“Falling Man” Live solo – Vin’s Veg Out at The Hospital Club.
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LAUREN STEWART
In the 2010s and In her early 20s, Lauren found her musical feet right here on the Bedford stage as both bookings manager and performer. She now returns to her musical home after a significant hiatus to hit the audience with a whole new repertoire of angst, this time born of actual experience. Lauren’s debut EP ‘Seventeen’ is due out in early 2025 and it has been a long, long time coming.
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CHIARA MARTINA
Chiara is a story-focused songwriter and singer who creates emotionally resonant performances, drawing inspiration from folk, jazz, operatic and rock styles. Born in London, Chiara started writing while the city was asleep, filling silence with melodies.
Recent highlights include supporting Sean Rowe at Chats Palace, as well as featuring at The Lucky Pig, Riverside Studios, and Clitterhouse Folk Festival & Markfield Road Festival. With songs that touch on love, loneliness, and hope, let Chiara take you to another realm.
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RACHEL DAWSON
Rachel Dawson is a country-pop singer‑songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with a rich, atmospheric sound. Known for her warm vocal tone and introspective lyricism, she creates songs that feel both intimate and expansive, drawing listeners into a world shaped by emotion, honesty, and vivid imagery. Her most recent release, ‘Falling Leaves’, combines modern country and a catchy pop edge with heartfelt, personal lyricism that is relatable to all and is available to stream on all platforms.
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KINVARA
Kinvara is a classically trained, bilingual songwriter born into a family of artists and musicians, growing up in a home where all genres of music were celebrated. This environment shaped her eclectic taste and emotionally rich songwriting. She writes and performs in both French and English, with a gift for crafting evocative, emotive, and deeply poignant songs inspired by her daily observations and personal stories. Her inspiration often arises from the in-between moments of everyday life, which she transforms into powerful lyrics imbued with emotional depth, vulnerability, and poetic precision.
Educated from the age of 4 to 18 at the bilingual Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London, Kinvara also trained as a young chorister at the world-renowned London Brompton Oratory, just a five-minute walk from her school. This proximity allowed her to juggle the demands of both academics and high-level musical training, regularly performing at venues such as the Royal Opera House in productions including The Nutcracker and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her early experiences as a performer instilled in her an exceptional work ethic steeped in a “the show must go on” mentality, which continues to drive her today.
She went on to study performing arts at the London School of Dramatic Art, honing her expressive abilities and capacity to underpin her compelling stage presence and vocal delivery.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, and Amy Winehouse, Kinvara’s debut album, Fools and Lovers, reflects her diverse influences. Recorded at iconic studios such as Angel, Abbey Road, and Eve Music Studio. The album showcases her collaboration with seasoned musicians and producers, bringing her artistic vision vividly to life.
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NATALIE SHAY
North London’s Natalie Shay, a multi-award-winning BRIT School grad, crafts indie-pop brimming with emotional punch and vibrant energy. Her latest EP ‘ATMOSPHERE’ explores love, self-awareness, and the messy in-between, capturing obsession and reflection in equal measure.
With 20M+ streams and collaborations alongside Grum , Giuseppe Ottaviani and Kryder , Natalie has earned support from BBC Radio 1 Future Pop, BBC Radio 6 Music, and BBC Introducing, plus features in Rolling Stone, Billboard, CLASH, NOTION, Wonderland, and The Line of Best Fit. Shay has sold out Omeara, supported Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park, toured with Gavin DeGraw , and played festivals including SXSW, Latitude, Reading, and Isle of Wight. She’s performed live on CBBC and tracks featured on Love Island UK.
ATMOSPHERE marks a new era—its title track, co-written with Kaity Rae, questions whether love or something intangible keeps us hooked.
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