Wed 28 Apr 2027Doors 19:00
NIZLOPI
The Sun Inn · Beverley
Nizlopi are the Anglo-Irish duo of Luke Concannon and John Parker, best known for their chart-topping hit “The JCB Song”, their influence on Ed Sheeran, and the unique connection they create with audiences. The pair met on a school bus in Warwick, England, aged 13, and quickly began writing and performing together. Drawing inspiration from folk, soul, and hip-hop, they developed a distinctive sound featuring Luke’s vocals and guitar alongside John’s double bass and beatboxing. In 2001, they launched their own independent label, FDM Records, with support from Luke’s family. Determined to retain creative freedom, they turned down major label offers and built a career on their own terms. Their fans included Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh Jackman, and Jamie Cullum, while a young Ed Sheeran interned with the band and still describes them as his heroes. Their breakthrough came with “The JCB Song,” which reached No. 1 in the UK and Ireland and sold millions of copies. They released several acclaimed albums and became renowned for spontaneous, intimate live performances that often turned audiences into choirs. Nizlopi became a victim of its own success. In the busyness and overwhelm...
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