Starting out his career in the local music scene aged 16, Josh Island has established a personal and loyal fanbase throughout Western Europe with entertaining living room concerts, getting to know his audience one by one.
His dynamic blend of folk-pop and warm soul-blues has led him to open up for James Morrison, Welshly Arms, Charlie Cunningham and Mighty Oaks.
Today he has performed close to 200 shows throughout Europe, including performances at Sonic Visions, Liverpool Sound City, Asphalt Festival, Popronde, and even a royal performance for the three Heads of State of the Benelux.
: HAS PLAYED
Liverpool Sound City (UK), Sonic Visions Showcase (LU), Stukafest (NL), Aralunaires (BE), Popronde (NL), Fete de la Musique Dudelange (LU), ...
: PRESS QUOTES
"Mit einem derartigen internationalen Background scheint eine weltweite Musikkarriere direkt vorprogrammiert." - Weser Kurier
"Josh had soon managed to win over the crowd, not only through the stunning quality of his performance, but also because of his stage presence and funny banter." - Steffi Fixemer, Find A Song
"Vargas' support act, Luxembourg’s own, Josh Island, relied on nothing but his vocals and guitars to play an incredible opening set with a mixture of musical styles and plenty of audience participation." - Alix Russel, LuxTimes
: BIOGRAPHY
Josh Island’s international upbringing and interactive charisma are at the core of his songwriting and live performing. A storyteller by heart, the 22-year-old combines folk-pop with warm soul-blues and a touch of jazz. His sound has been likened to that of John Mayer, Jason Mraz and Jamie Cullum.
Starting out his career in the local Luxembourg music scene aged 16, Josh Island toured through small bars and open-mic circuits, quickly gaining recognition for his warm vocal presence, organic folk-picking and entertaining showmanship. By asking audiences in student towns to invite him over for intimate and personal living room concerts, he steadily grew a solid fanbase with acoustic pop-up shows. This DIY approach has led him to open up for an array of international acts, including James Morrison, Welshly Arms, Mighty Oaks, Charlie Cunningham, Alex Vargas and Leif Vollebekk.
Since starting out in 2015, Josh Island has performed nearly 200 concerts throughout Europe, with showcases at Liverpool Sound City and Sonic Visions Festival, and a slot at the Dutch touring festival Popronde. Upon special request he has performed for the three royal families of the Benelux states, and established himself as a prominent figure within the European Union to promote its shared values and opportunities through musical performance.
