Desperate Journalist Concert History

Desperate Journalist are a post-punk band formed in North London in 2012, by Jo Bevan (vocals), Rob Hardy (guitar), Simon Drowner (bass) and Caroline Helbert (drums). Hardy and Drowner had previously played together in Birmingham-based band The Drowners; Drowner had then later played bass in Bevan's previous band If.... Helbert joined the band as drummer, having "never really played before". They wrote their first song, "Kitten", at their first rehearsal.

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Desperate Journalist Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 4)

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Dec 03, 2022
Light by the sea / Desperate Journalist / NAMiD'A Supersonic Paris, Île-de-France, France
Dec 02, 2022
Desperate Journalist The Bodega Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 17, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Dogviolet
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Oslo London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 13, 2022
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JT Soar Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jul 31, 2022
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Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park Penrith, England, United Kingdom
Jul 30, 2022
Desperate Journalist / The Empty Page
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Night & Day Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jul 28, 2022 –
Jul 31, 2022
Kendal Calling 2022
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Lowther Castle & Gardens Penrith, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 17, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Emily Breeze / Modern Literature
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Hare & Hounds Kings Heath, United Kingdom
Apr 16, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Ghost//Signals Head Of Steam Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Apr 15, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Slime City Record Junkee Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Mar 19, 2022
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SXSW

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The Green Jay Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 18, 2022
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SXSW

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Seven Grand Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 16, 2022
Glass Mansions / Desperate Journalist
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The Lucky Duck Austin, Texas, United States
Feb 19, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Liines
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Lafayette London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 12, 2022
Desperate Journalist Bodega Social Club Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jan 22, 2022
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Desperate Journalist @ Bedford Esquires, Room 2

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Room 2, Bedford Esquires Bedford, England, United Kingdom
Jan 15, 2022
Desperate Journalist / Shoun Shoun
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Thekla Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 2021
Desperate Journalist / Emily Breeze / Modern Literature / Sean Thompson-DeWolfe Hare & Hounds - Venue 2 Kings Heath, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 2021
Liines / Desperate Journalist
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The Bread Shed Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 28, 2021
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Rough Trade East London, England, United Kingdom

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May 1, 2026
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Desperate Journalist / Suede / Suede
Dec 13, 2023
 Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
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Rockaway Beach 2024
Jan 5 - 7, 2024
 Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom
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Rockaway Beach 2024
Jan 5 - 7, 2024
 Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom
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  1. Fault
  2. Cristina
  3. Hollow
  4. Wings (Ethiopia)
  5. 7
  6. Cedars
  7. Eulogy
  8. Everything You Wanted
  9. Unsympathetic Parts 1 & 2
  10. No Hero
  11. Personality Girlfriend
  12. Satellite

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2025 18 concerts
2024 17 concerts
2023 22 concerts
2022 17 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 22 concerts
2018 22 concerts
2017 41 concerts
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2015 27 concerts
2014 29 concerts
2013 15 concerts
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