Gecko in Newcastle

Lineup:

Gecko + support from Georgina Gale

Gecko is a singer-storyteller based in South London. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From deep time to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to Duolingo streaks.

He tours in support of his new album ‘The Big Picture’ recorded with Shuta Shinoda (Ghostpoet, Hot Chip).

Gecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, the Edinburgh Fringe & the BAFTA winning Sky Arts TV show ‘Life & Rhymes’.

Gecko’s songs have caused a stir on TikTok & Instagram receiving millions of views and hardly any mean comments.

‘He’s a work of art’

Benjamin Zephaniah

‘Playful but also emotionally piercing’

Clash Magazine

‘It’s a beautiful, warm, melodic, human record where tiny things become huge.’

The Morning Star

‘Vibrant and life affirming’

EARMILK

‘Witty lyricism, vibrant character building and a heartfelt reflection of life and fantasy’

Noctis Magazine