Rob Halligan

Musician Magazine -
Summer 2009.“Kicking, funky, folk-rock …captivating…deserving of a nationwide audience. Check him out”READ MORE HERE
CrossRhythms – 9/10
“…Rob’s insightful, melodically warm observations on life and the cosmos have sufficient punch and power to attract radio play…”
Maverick Magazine – September 2009…”The question remains that why have such artists as Rob never gained the exposure he sorely deserves? He certainly has the quality and talent to succeed; all he needs is that lucky break. This album could certainly be that break”
Wildy’s World Reviews – July 2009 – 4.5 / 5
“…If you’re looking for the next big thing, Halligan would be a good bet…Halligan has created a breath-taking collection of songs that deserves to be heard…”
R2 (Rock’n'Reel) - September 09
“…good old fashioned pop/rock; easy on the ear, likeable, listenable….ten good tunes, well written and well performed…”
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Ten brand new tunes, produced by Sandy Jones (Wet Wet Wet) and
Graeme Duffin (Wet Wet Wet)



"Fantastic!."Maverick Magazine
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"Amazing talant and aura. there is no reason why Rob shouldn't be the new Martyn Joseph" Phil Loose - ICC Records
."one of the best unsigned singer/songwriters on the scene!!" Trevor Kirk, CrossRhythms Nomitated Best Contemporary Album, 2010 CBC AwardsBirmingham Unsigned Awards 2005 Winner
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Rob Halligan



Rob Halligan has a reputation for his passionate live performance and his maverick approach to life. Considered by many as ‘one of the finest unsigned performers on the scene’, Rob’s song writing looks at life from an alternative perspective, lifting the heart of the listener and stirring the gut in response to his words. You could find him at rock clubs, sharing the stage with punk or metal acts, or equally at home in folk clubs and sing-arounds.



In the late 1990’s Rob started playing the local pup circuit with his band, Goldsmiths, delivering their own brand of indie-pop-rock. Their CD, IknowYouknow released in October 1999 won some excellent reviews. The band played some noteworthy venues including the Sanctuary in Milton Keynes and the Coventry Colloseum.
Then, on September 11th 2001, Rob’s father was killed in the World Trade Centre. Rob’s life was to take a new direction and this would be evident in his writing. His songs challenge faith, politics and complacency and are delivered with a rough spiritually, brutally honest and tested to be true.
‘Dancing With Seagulls’ Rob’s first solo project, received praise from the folk and rock press. “An excellent album” raved CrossRhythms while the Phantom Tollbooth called it “…a pleasant and welcome musical treat!” Radio 2 presenter, Paul Gambaccini, commented, “These are some of the strongest songs I’ve heard for a while”. The album had airplay on BBC1 TV, BBC Radio 2, and a host of local radio stations.
Rob has now played at some of the finest acoustic venues and festivals in the UK including the MAC in Birmingham, The Norwich Arts Centre and The Lot in Edinburgh. He has twice headlined at the Godiva Festival, the largest free festival in the midlands and is playing the Greenbelt festival for the 2nd time in 2007. In the words of the CovFolk website, … “If Rob Halligan gets the recognition he so richly deserves, I advise to book him now, because I predict that very shortly, this extremely talented singer songwriter is going to become very 'big-time'!!” Chris Tobin – Covfolk