Darren Alexander Foreman, known professionally as Beardyman, is a British musician, beatboxer, composer, and live looping artist born in 1982 in London, England. Rising to prominence in the mid-2000s, he became celebrated for his innovative approach to live music, merging beatboxing, vocal improvisation, comedy, and technology. Beardyman won the UK Beatbox Championships in 2006 and 2007, gaining a reputation for his quick wit and virtuosic vocal skills.
A pioneer in live looping, Beardyman developed and customized digital audio systems—most notably his “Beardytron 5000 MkII”—to allow him to create intricate, multi-layered compositions on the fly using only his voice and effects processors. His performances are renowned for their genre-defying range, spanning drum and bass, hip hop, reggae, techno, jazz, and beyond. Beardyman’s discography includes acclaimed albums such as *I Done a Album* (2011) and *Distractions* (2014), which showcase his fusion of clever lyricism, live instrumentation, and electronic production.
He has toured internationally and performed at major festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival, and Coachella, as well as making numerous television and radio appearances. Beyond performance, Beardyman is known for his engaging use of humor and improvisation, frequently creating songs based on audience suggestions. His TEDx and Google talks have highlighted his creative process and the evolving relationship between music and technology.
A dynamic force in contemporary music, Beardyman continues to push boundaries, inspiring both audiences and a new generation of vocal artists.
London - South + East - Berlin - West + Wales - All
Gretchen - Mayrhofen - Cargo - Robin Hill County Park - The Arches
BeatBox - DrumAndBass - Dubstep - HipHop - Breakbeat - Electronica - Comedy - Improv - LiveLooping