About
What to expect
Martyn Joseph performs with just a guitar and his voice, in shows the description calls energetic, passionate, and full of humour and emotional depth.
- Performs contemporary folk and acoustic music
- Nicknamed “The Welsh Springsteen”
- Distinctive percussive guitar style
- 28th studio album Troubled Horses out November 2025
Questions
When does Martyn Joseph start and end?
Martyn Joseph runs Thursday, 12 November 2026, 19:20.
Where is Martyn Joseph?
Martyn Joseph takes place at The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, Belfast.
What kind of show is it?
Martyn Joseph performs with just a guitar and his voice, playing contemporary folk and acoustic music. The description calls the shows energetic, passionate, and full of humour and emotional depth.
Does he have a new album?
Yes. His 28th studio album, Troubled Horses, was released in November 2025. It is described as stripped-back acoustic songs about vulnerability, humanity, and connection.
What is he known for?
He has performed for over 40 years and is nicknamed “The Welsh Springsteen”.
In 2024 he wrote and performed “Chapel Porth Beach” for BBC Radio 2’s 21st Century Folk, marking the RNLI’s 200th anniversary.
This followed “Albert’s Place” in 2023.
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Getting there
The Crescent Arts Centre, 2-4 University Road, BT7 1NH Belfast, Northern Ireland, GB
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