Gavin James (born Gavin Wigglesworth, Dublin, 1991) is an Irish singer-songwriter who started out busking on Grafton Street before becoming one of Ireland's most successful musical exports. His debut album Bitter Pill (2015) broke through across Europe - particularly in the Netherlands - on the strength of singles like 'The Book of Love' and 'Nervous'. With over 2 billion streams, 45 platinum and gold certifications worldwide, and four number-one albums in Ireland, he has built a loyal following that stretches well beyond his home country.
Gavin James released his fifth studio album Manatee in May 2026.
Gavin James released his fourth studio album Goldrush on 18 September 2025 and celebrated it with a four-part performance series in his own Dublin café Doyle's Corner.
After the Irish series, Gavin James embarked on a ten-day tour through the Netherlands in autumn 2025.
In April 2025, Gavin James returned to Australia for a series of intimate shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
In May 2025, it was announced that Gavin James would play his largest concert to date in Wexford on 2 August 2025, as part of the Live at the Breakwater series.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs with his band at De Oosterpoort. An evening of intense, pure music and a captivating voice.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs his acoustic pop material in an intimate setting at Melkweg.
Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James performs an intimate acoustic pop set at Metropool Enschede.