Beans on Toast

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Beans on Toast hits the road with his full band and new album Kill Them with Kindness. Expect songs, stories, chaos and community in equal measure.

The new record is up there with his finest work to date, bouncing between songs about the shitshow of planet earth and the fall of the establishment, to family life, planting trees, and the absurdities of modern living. The record was captured with his new full band, who’ll bring it to life on stage alongside plenty of Beans on Toast classics.

Every show is unique but always full of optimism, honesty and singalongs. His belief in positive change through kindness and his authentic folk style have made him a cult hero, and his passion is infectious. Step right up for a night of music, mischief and magic with Beans on Toast.

“A master of his art” – Full Pelt

“Genuinely life-affirming” – Louder Than War

“A proper folk singer” – Frank Turner

Support comes from Ruth Lyon, known for fronting Newcastle’s finest ramble rousers, Holy Moly & The Crackers. Her solo project is incredible, and she is a force to be reckoned with. As an honorary member of The Beans on Toast Band, each night after her set, Ruth will jump up with Beans on Toast and the band to play fiddle and sing a few songs. It’s going to be epic.

Ruth Lyon is a potent songwriter from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, who weaves deeply evocative narratives and powerful meditations, with an artistry that balances delicacy and strength. Forged by her experiences as a disabled woman and a life-long sense of otherness she explores the beautiful mess of human existence. The songs are rich with poetic nuance and the unconventional insight of a young life lived to capacity – a mesmerising blend of analogue and angular anti-folk that gives as much attention to silence as sound, with understated yet muscular grooves. Shimmering between the abstract, the archetypal and the naked truth – meaning lingers just beneath the surface, daring listeners to both reach out and dig deep; to give their emotions a solid, tangible shape.



Coming off the back of performances across the world – most notably supporting Zaho De Sagazan on an arena tour across Europe; performing at New York City Hall where she received the prestigious Danny Award, a global recognition of disabled creatives; Brighton’s Great Escape international showcase; Glastonbury Festival; SXSW Texas; as well as being included on the Disability Power 100 List which named her as among the most influential disabled people in the UK – Lyon released her debut album Poems & Non-Fiction in June 2025, working with acclaimed producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding). The album reached top 20 in the UK’s official album breakers charts, and top 50 in the official record store charts, cementing Lyon’s reputation as a singular voice in the contemporary music landscape; one that dares to challenge, comfort, and captivate in equal measure.

Bassie Gracie, who plays in Beans’ band, will open the show with a short spoken word set.

AGE RESTRICTION: This show is for ages 10+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

PLEASE NOTE: The ticket price includes a £1.50 venue levy.