Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY
Thu 27 Aug · 19:00
Smile Bar and Venue
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On Thursday 27 August 2026, Huddersfield Blues Club presents teenage guitarist Jack Austin Despy at Smile Bar and Venue in Bradford. The Essex-born musician, already recognised as one of the UK’s rising blues talents, brings a raw energy that belies his years. His playing, honed through early performances at the Rory Gallagher Festival and the Ballyshannon Rhythm & Blues Festival, fills the room with a confident, soulful charge. The music moves from slow-burning riffs to urgent, finger-picked runs that hold the audience still. Tickets are £5, with the show starting at 7pm.
Top notch teenage guitarist sensation Jack-Austin Despy, from Essex, is already being recognised as one of the UK’s brightest new blues talents.
At thirteen he performed at the Rory Gallagher Festival UK in Nantwich where he amazed the audience with his guitar skills. Despite his youth, he appeared at major venues and festivals including the Ballyshannon Rhythm & Blues Festival, Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon, and the iconic 100 Club in London.In 2025 and 2026 he was nominated for the UK Blues Federation awards: Jules Fothergill Young Blues Artist of the Year in which he was a finalist.
Doors open at 19.00
Please note, unless otherwise stated all shows at Smile Bar & Venue are sold as standing only. We have limited seating which is available on a first come basis.
WE ARE A CASHLESS BAR, WE ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.
(No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled & tickets are none transferable)
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Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY takes place on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 19:00.
Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY is held at Smile Bar and Venue in Huddersfield (38 Wakefield Rd, Aspley, Huddersfield HD1 3AQ, UK).
Tickets for Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
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Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY
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On Thursday 27 August 2026, Huddersfield Blues Club presents teenage guitarist Jack Austin Despy at Smile Bar and Venue in Bradford. The Essex-born musician, already recognised as one of the UK’s rising blues talents, brings a raw energy that belies his years. His playing, honed through early performances at the Rory Gallagher Festival and the Ballyshannon Rhythm & Blues Festival, fills the room with a confident, soulful charge. The music moves from slow-burning riffs to urgent, finger-picked runs that hold the audience still. Tickets are £5, with the show starting at 7pm.
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Organiser’s full description
Top notch teenage guitarist sensation Jack-Austin Despy, from Essex, is already being recognised as one of the UK’s brightest new blues talents.
At thirteen he performed at the Rory Gallagher Festival UK in Nantwich where he amazed the audience with his guitar skills. Despite his youth, he appeared at major venues and festivals including the Ballyshannon Rhythm & Blues Festival, Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon, and the iconic 100 Club in London.In 2025 and 2026 he was nominated for the UK Blues Federation awards: Jules Fothergill Young Blues Artist of the Year in which he was a finalist.
Doors open at 19.00
Please note, unless otherwise stated all shows at Smile Bar & Venue are sold as standing only. We have limited seating which is available on a first come basis.
WE ARE A CASHLESS BAR, WE ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.
(No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled & tickets are none transferable)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY?
Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY takes place on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY taking place?
Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY is held at Smile Bar and Venue in Huddersfield (38 Wakefield Rd, Aspley, Huddersfield HD1 3AQ, UK).
How much are tickets for Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY?
Tickets for Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
How do I get tickets for Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY?
Tickets for Huddersfield Blues Club presents JACK AUSTIN DESPY can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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