Award-winning chart star Rag’n’Bone Man is latest big name announced for Lincoln Castle concert series
Award-winning chart-topper Rag’n’Bone Man has been announced as the latest big name to feature in a series of concerts in Lincolnshire next summer.
The triple BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award winner will headline Live at Lincoln Castle on Thursday June 19, when he will be joined by blues star Elles Bailey.
The star’s latest album What Do You Believe In? entered the Official UK Album Chart at number 3 on Friday — and he joins Texas, Simple Minds, Olly Murs The Stranglers and Buzzcocks on the castle’s 2025 line-up.
Rag’n’Bone Man – aka Rory Graham – rose to prominence in 2016 with the release of the worldwide smash hit Human which showcased a stunning blend of traditional blues, hip-hop and, of course, an incredible and era-defining voice.
Having won the 2017 BRIT’s British Breakthrough Act and receiving the BRIT’s Critics’ Choice Award in the same year, he cemented his success with the record-breaking release of his four-time platinum Number One debut album Human. The title single from that album won a further BRIT Award for Best Single of the Year in 2018 for Human.
Life by Misadventure, Graham’s second Number One album with Columbia Records spent seven weeks in the Top 10, and included singles such as All You Ever Wanted, Anywhere Away From Here, Alone and Crossfire.
He previously appeared in the county in a gig at the Lincolnshire Showground in 2022.
Elles Bailey joins Rag’n’Bone Man, sharing her award-winning smokey blues sound, which have seen her named Vocalist Of The Year at the UK Blues Awards and Live Act Of The Year at the UK Americana Awards two years running. Her fourth studio album Beneath The Neon Glow hit number 12 in the UK Album Charts and number 1 in the UK blues charts.
The headline concerts are part of an ongoing partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor to bring world class artists to perform in this outstanding historic location.
Cuffe and Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “Rag’n’Bone Man is a brilliant addition to what is already shaping up to be an amazing summer for Live at Lincoln Castle.
“His unique voice and incredible music makes for very powerful performances and we can’t wait to welcome him to this stunning setting for what will be an incredible concert.”
Coun Lindsey Cawrey, executive member for culture at Lincolnshire County Council, added: "Adding Rag'n'Bone Man to our already rich lineup is just further proof that there is a Live at Lincoln Castle gig for everyone. From rock legends to contemporary superstars, they're all sure to see packed-out crowds of all ages next summer."
Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday via lincolncastle.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk