James Walsh (born 1980, Chorley, Lancashire) is the frontman, guitarist and songwriter of British indie-rock band Starsailor, which he co-founded in 2000 at Wigan and Leigh College. With Starsailor he scored two UK number-two albums - 'Love Is Here' (2001) and 'Silence Is Easy' (2003) - and collectively sold over three million records worldwide. Alongside his band work, Walsh has maintained a prolific solo career for over a decade, most recently releasing the album 'It's All Happening' in January 2026.
Walsh released his solo album 'It's All Happening' on 30 January 2026, entirely written, produced and recorded in his own home studio.
Starsailor announced shows in Breda (Mezz, 6 April 2026) and Arnhem (Luxor Live, 7 April 2026) as part of the 25th Anniversary Tour.
Starsailor celebrated the 25th anniversary of their debut album with special shows accompanied by a string ensemble, arranged and conducted by Joe Duddell.
Starsailor toured through Europe for their 25th Anniversary Tour, with stops in Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Amsterdam and Istanbul, among others.
Walsh performed a sold-out intimate solo show in the Music Room of the Liverpool Philharmonic, featuring material from Starsailor and his solo albums.
