English singer-songwriter Louis Dunford has announced a UK and Ireland tour ahead of the release of his February 14th album, Be Lucky. Louis will take the stage in Ireland to perform at 3Olympia on March 28, 2025.

Recently, Dunford released 'Billy Flynn of Bethnal Green’ from his new album, a song inspired by a former East End boxer who discovered his identity in Soho’s drag scene. Also on the album is ‘The Local’ which celebrates a historic love for the pub and the many characters it houses each weekend.

Dunford explains, “I wanted it to capture the antics, the sense of community—it’s where I go when I’m up, down, or somewhere in between.”

 

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The tragic loss of Ben Kinsella, a close friend, over a decade ago has influenced the evolution of some tracks on Louis' debut album, Be Lucky. It serves as a beacon of emotional support, outlining the process of coping with trauma and building resilience after losing someone dear.

“Be Lucky is something that I’ve been writing bits of over the years,” Dunford shares. “It’s a way of keeping my friend Ben with me, a way of making sense of things. This album is my story and his.”

Recent live performances have seen him in a string of sold-out shows at venues such as O2 Kentish Town Forum, Eventim Apollo, Union Chapel, and Electric Ballroom. The singer-songwriter was also personally invited by The Libertines to support the band at their massive Wembley Arena show in the summer of 2022.

Tickets for Dunford's headline Dublin performance go on sale November 12 at 10 am.