SUNBIRDS the new band of Dave Hemingway, co-founder of The Beautiful South, continue their rise with the release of a brand-new single on 25th August called 'Make Up Your Mind' – a feelgood song for the summer produced by Nigel Stonier (Fairport Convention, Paul Young, Lindisfarne).

Back in November 2020 Dave teamed up with former South colleague songwriter/guitarist Phil Barton, new discovery singer/violinist Laura Wilcockson and top session drummer Marc Parnell to release 'Cool To Be Kind' on the independent label Nectar Records. Kevin Cooper of UK Music Reviews described it as a "must-have album from an amazing new band" while John Aizlewood of MOJO said it was "an album with warmth to spare".

With the arrival of multi-instrumentalist Chris Offen in 2022, the SUNBIRDS sound now embraces influences ranging from Americana, 70's Pop and Folk to Indie Rock. A tongue-in-cheek description of the music by the band would be "The Osmonds fight Radiohead while Stevie Nicks holds the coats".

2023 will see the band continue to grow with the release of further new material combined with 30+ live dates around the UK from September to December 2023.

Being experienced accomplished musicians, SUNBIRDS love to put on a show, pulling out all the stops be it performing favourites from Cool To Be Kind, showcasing brand new material or playing songs from Dave's undeniable legacy.

Together SUNBIRDS are a band very much on the way up as their new songs and live shows testify. Catch them in small intimate venues while you can… don't miss out, this band truly soars.

Sunbirds are:

Dave Hemingway – Vocals

Phil Barton – Guitar

Laura Wilcockson – Vocals & Violin

Marc Parnell – Drums

Chris Offen – Guitar & Keyboards

Sunbirds – Autumn / Winter 2023 UK Dates include:

Thursday 31 August        CARLISLE – Old Fire Station

Friday 1 September         BRADFORD – The Underground

Saturday 2 September     SETTLE – Victoria Hall 

Friday 8 September       FROME – Cheese & Grain (The Tree House)

Saturday 9 September      ISLE OF WIGHT – Newport – Strings Venue

Saturday 7 October         ST HELEN'S – The Citadel

Sunday 8 October           CHESTER – Alexander's Live

Monday 9 October           NANTWICH – Words & Music Festival

Friday 13 October           SHEFFIELD – Network 3

Friday 20 October           WORTHING – The Factory Live

Saturday 21 October        PORTSMOUTH – Wedgewood Rooms

Sunday 22 October         CHIPPENHAM – Neeld Arts Centre

Monday 23 October         GUILDFORD – The Boileroom

Tuesday 24 October       CAMBRIDGE – Six Six Venue

Thursday 26 October       LONDON – Rough Trade East

Friday 27 October           LEICESTER – The Soundhouse

Saturday 28 October        LINCOLN – Southside

Thursday 9 November      PRESTON – Continental

Friday 10 November        WIRRAL, HESWELL – Big Room Live

Saturday 11 November     BEDFORD – Esquires 

Saturday 18 November     SHIIINE ON FESTIVAL 2023 – Minehead, Butlins

Sunday 19 November       BRISTOL – Folk House (Acoustic Show)

Wednesday 22 November GLASGOW – Hug and Pint 

Thursday 23 November    KINROSS – Backstage at The Green Hotel 

Thursday 7 December      HULL – New Adelphi Club  

Saturday 9 December      EXETER – Cavern

Sunday 10 December      PENZANCE – Acorn

Monday 11 December      WOLVERHAMPTON – Robin 2

Tickets for all the above shows are available from – https://sunbirds.co.uk/

For more information on Sunbirds, please visit the links below:

Website https://sunbirds.co.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sunbirds.co.uk

Twitter https://twitter.com/SunbirdsMusic

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunbirdsmusic

'Meet You On The Northside' video link (Debut Single) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD_xiHG7CGk   

'Every Road' video link (Single Release) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiUKgQxWKQs

'Hey' video link (Latest Single Release) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0IVp0UHyF4