Paul David Heaton is an English singer-songwriter. He was the frontman of the Housemartins, who had success with the singles "Happy Hour" and the UK number one "Caravan of Love" in 1986 before disbanding in 1988. He then formed the Beautiful South, whose debut single and album were released in 1989 to commercial success. They had a series of hits throughout the 1990s, including the number-one single "A Little Time". They disbanded in 2007. He subsequently pursued a solo career, which produced three albums, and in 2014 he released What Have We Become?, a collaboration with former Beautiful South vocalist Jacqui Abbott. He recorded three more albums with her: Wisdom, Laughter and Lines in 2015, Crooked Calypso in 2017, and Manchester Calling in 2020.
Paul Heaton Upcoming Festivals
Isle of Wight 2025
June 19-22, 2025
Newport, United Kingdom
Justin Timberlake,
Sting,
Stereophonics,
Teddy Swims
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025
July 31-August 2, 2025
Inverness-shire, United Kingdom
Elles Bailey,
The Hoosiers,
Tide Lines,
Paul Heaton