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Gecko at The Footlight Cellars (The Cambridge Union)
Gecko is a singer-storyteller based in South London. His songs cover the big things in life with wit and warmth. From deep time to ignored characters in renaissance paintings, from pig fugitives to Duolingo streaks.
He tours in support of his new album ?The Big Picture? recorded with Shuta Shinoda (Ghostpoet, Hot Chip).
Gecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music, the Edinburgh Fringe & the BAFTA winning Sky Arts TV show ?Life & Rhymes?.
Gecko?s songs have caused a stir on TikTok & Instagram receiving millions of views and hardly any mean comments.
?He?s a work of art?
Benjamin Zephaniah
?Playful but also emotionally piercing?
Clash Magazine
?It?s a beautiful, warm, melodic, human record where tiny things become huge.?
The Morning Star
?Vibrant and life affirming?
EARMILK
?Witty lyricism, vibrant character building and a heartfelt reflection of life and fantasy?
Noctis Magazine
Join us at the Cambridge Union for an intimate night of brilliantly written and witty songs from one of the UK's finest
Gecko
Gecko is a London based artist, his playful lyrics cover the big things in life; think Grant Mitchell, Libraries & Guanabana fruit juice to name but a few. He has shared stages with the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Robin Ince, Josie Long, Junior Marvin (The Wailers), Neville Staple (The Specials), John Hegley, The King Blues & Beans on Toast.
See Gecko tour dates
The Cambridge Union Society
9a Bridge Street
Cambridge
CB2 1UB
- Website:
- cus.org
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The Cambridge Union Society
9a Bridge Street
Cambridge
CB2 1UB
- Website:
- cus.org
See all events at The Cambridge Union Society
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on Thu 9 October 2025