Nick Parker & The False Alarms
Nick Parker & The False Alarms will appear on Friday 31st July, their first appearance at Wickham since 2021. Based in Glastonbury, singer-songwriter Nick Parker has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most engaging independent folk-rock artists. After first performing in his early teens and spending over a decade touring the UK and Europe with bands Why? and Tobermory, Nick launched his solo career in 2010.
Since then, he has completed more than 30 tours across the UK and Europe, released five acclaimed studio albums, and earned airplay on BBC 6 Music and numerous radio stations. His distinctive songwriting blends folk, rock and Americana influences with witty storytelling, sharp observations and an infectious sense of humour.
Known for his highly interactive live shows, Nick regularly invites audiences to become part of the performance, creating a unique and memorable concert experience. Alongside his solo work, he performs with his full band, Nick Parker & The False Alarms, whose rich folk-rock sound incorporates instruments including fiddle, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel, accordion and brass.
Over the years, Nick has shared stages with artists including The Wedding Present, Bright Eyes, Chris Difford and Tom Robinson, while also touring with Levellers, Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners and Skinny Lister. During the pandemic, he launched the collaborative online music project Stranger Tunes, working with musicians connected to Pearl Jam, Levellers, The Wonder Stuff, Boomtown Rats and Blossoms.
A talented visual creator as well as a musician, Nick’s inventive music videos have received festival recognition, including selection for the Leeds International Film Festival. In 2022, he toured extensively across Europe supporting Levellers both as a solo artist and with The False Alarms, performing in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Sweden.
With a career spanning decades, Nick Parker continues to win over audiences with his heartfelt songs, energetic performances and unmistakable charm.
