Bailey Tomkinson

Bailey Tomkinson is a singer-songwriter from St Ives whose sound blends coastal cowgirl spirit with modern pop ambition. With her band, The Locals, she delivers guitar-driven anthems built for big stages and lasting impact. She first gained national attention for her storytelling and independence, earning praise from The Times, Vogue and The Metro, while also being championed by BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris and appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. Alongside her music, she has used her platform to speak on environmental issues through Music Declares Emergency’s No Music on a Dead Planet initiative. Named BBC Introducing’s “One to Watch” for 2025, Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting rising Country Indie-Pop acts. The band have supported Keane and Simple Minds, shared stages with Sheryl Crow and The Red Clay Strays and played festivals including Boardmasters, Wilderness, The Great Escape, Black Deer and The Long Road. They were also hand-picked for a Live Nation showcase in London and made their AEG Presents debut at Lafayette. Their latest EP, Witching Hour, captures the band at their vibrant and cinematic best, exploring love, loss and the restless pull of youth with widescreen ambition and heartfelt honesty. With a growing following, 50K+ fans, an endorsement from Taylor Guitars and collaborations with Wrangler, Free People and Levi’s, Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals are becoming the defining voice in UK Country Indie-Pop.