James Arthur | TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre

James Arthur burst onto the music scene in 2012 as the winner of ITV’s The X Factor and has since cemented his status as one of the UK’s most successful male solo artists. The Middlesbrough-born singer-songwriter has amassed more than 15 billion streams worldwide, sold out arenas, and earned the prestigious 2023 BRIT Billion Award for surpassing one billion UK streams.

The BRIT Award-nominated artist has recently unveiled a completely new side of himself following a personal journey of growth and self-acceptance, inspiring some of his most heartfelt music to date on his Top 3 album, Pisces, released earlier this year.

Following 2024’s chart-topping Bitter Sweet Love and a sold-out UK and Ireland arena tour, Pisces is a deeply personal album exploring human connection, shaped by James’ experiences as a father, partner, and friend. Drawing on pop, rock, Americana, and indie influences, standout tracks like Friends - a moving tribute to the late Matthew Perry - reveal James at his most vulnerable and authentic.

Across six Top 10 albums, James has built a catalogue of fan favourites and global hits, including You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You, Cars Outside, Can I Be Him, and Rewrite The Stars (ft. Anne-Marie) from the box office hit The Greatest Showman, which achieved 5 × BRIT Platinum status.