Declan J Donovan

Declan J Donovan plays The Deaf Institute, Manchester on 11 June 2026. Rooted in guitar and a clear, upfront voice, his songwriting moves between acoustic pop with folk shades and a more produced pop that keeps an organic core. On stage he alternates stripped-back ballads and fuller arrangements, with the focus on melody and lyrics. The set can scan his catalog from early EPs to recent singles: Pieces, Perfectly Imperfect, I Wish, Vienna, Tangerine Skies, Fighting With Myself, Give You Love, Heaven, Giants, Hungry Heart and Ride or Die. Themes of self-image, doubt and complicated love run through these tracks, carried by direct hooks and steady grooves. He often reshapes songs live to leave room for guitar and harmonies, and may include a nod to his 2024 feature on Carry You with Martin Garrix, Third Party and Oaks. An evening centered on a singer-songwriter who has widened his palette over time while staying close to the essentials that define his sound.