While headline acts often steal the spotlight at Glastonbury, one unexpected star from last year’s festival is now hitting the road across the UK. James B Partridge, a primary school teacher turned viral sensation, has become beloved for his Primary School Bangers shows—nostalgic performances filled with timeless assembly classics like “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” and “Give Me Oil in My Lamp.”
Following a string of sold-out gigs throughout 2024, including a memorable field-closing set at Glastonbury and a Big Christmas Assembly tour that entertained tens of thousands nationwide, James is gearing up for his most ambitious tour yet. Launching in Coventry, his journey will bring him to a sold-out show at Gloucester Guildhall on Saturday, February 28.
Missed out on tickets in Gloucester? Fans still have the chance to see him perform live at the Wychwood Festival in Cheltenham this May. His Glastonbury set was a joyful mix of primary school anthems and early 2000s school disco hits like S Club’s “Reach,” showcasing his wide-ranging appeal.
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James traces the birth of his phenomenon back to the lockdown era, when he created online singalong videos for his pupils. One video, “My Top 10 Primary School Assembly Bangers,” sparked a wave of requests that blossomed into a nationwide sensation.
He explains, “Primary school memories are filled with carefreeness and innocence, especially through the songs we sang as kids. In today’s worry-filled world, reliving that joy is deeply comforting.”
The upcoming tour promises even more beloved childhood songs performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious theatres and concert venues. Audiences can expect a heartfelt, humorous, and harmonious trip down memory lane that cuts across generations.
A spokesperson highlights James’s widespread acclaim: “His recent appearances on Chris Evans’ Virgin Radio Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 2, The One Show, and Songs of Praise: The Big School Assembly Singalong show that his blend of humour and heart strikes a chord with everyone.”
For ticket details and bookings, check James B Partridge’s official channels.