Brian is first and foremost a live performer and songwriter. As he bluntly puts it himself, “Music is my lifeblood.” His constant touring from Ireland and the UK to Australia, Germany and the USA, including the major global festivals, has resulted in an ever-growing international fan base the old fashioned way, over a phenomenal twenty-five year career on the rollercoaster ride that is the unpredictable music industry. In 2016 Brian was busy in the studio recording a 32 track double CD 'Essential Collection' comprising all brand new recordings from the past and present including a duet with Boy George. Brian maintains that “music is the language of emotion,” and after all his years gigging and recording with Van Morrison he prizes the live gig above all else, “ Van always said you’re only as good as your last gig”. Seeing and hearing is the only way to experience this national treasure of a man. Brian Kennedy genuinely feels like he is only really getting into his stride. Last year saw Brian begin a challenging journey with cancer and he cites singing and performing as the motivation for staying positive. In Brian's words: “The gigs make everything worthwhile, the fans' support means the world to me, if anything the diagnosis and treatment So, what else is left for a multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, highly regarded radio & television presenter, an Honorary Doctor of Letters from The University of Ulster, a published author of two successful novels - not surprisingly, for a lyricist of his calibre. "Dr Kennedy" simply raises those eyebrows and answers playfully, " Ah sure I'm only getting started!"

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