Renowned British actor Damian Lewis has announced that he will be releasing his debut album in 2023, and has revealed the dates for two forthcoming live shows.

Come to @OmearaLondon for my first gig @DHPFamily. Album out next year. Because…why not?! pic.twitter.com/7PRoXwhcZq

— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) July 8, 2022

Lewis, known for his roles in the likes of the beloved mini-series Band of Brothers as well as Homeland and Billions has been a musician since his early teens, having played classical guitar from a young age and having also been a busker throughout his twenties. Lewis stated regarding his upcoming musical efforts: “I’m looking forward to getting out there and playing the songs I’ve written and been recording for my debut album. Be good to be back on stage, this time with a guitar in my hand.” A statement regarding Lewis’ forthcoming album revealed a few more details, naming woodwind player Giacomo Smith as one of the personnel featured on the album: “Meeting with various London-based musicians, including Giocomo Smith, Lewis wrote songs and found himself in the recording studio cutting the tracks that will be released on his as-yet-untitled debut album in the New Year.”

Lewis’ upcoming live shows will be at Omeara in London on August 4^th, followed by a performance at Wilderness Festival in Oxford on August 7^th. Tickets to Lewis’ Omeara show can be found here, and ticket information for Wilderness Festival can be found here.

This year’s Wilderness Festival will take place between Thursday the 4^th of August and Sunday the 7^th, and boasts an impressive line-up, with headline sets from the likes of Underworld, Jungle, Years & Years and Peggy Gou. You can view the full line-up at this link, or on the poster below. Music is not the only thing that Wilderness Festival has to offer however, and will feature talks and Q&As on a range of subjects from wine and books to climate change and sexuality. The event also has plenty to offer in the way of theatre and arts, with numerous workshops taking place across the event such as chalk carving, pottery and fashion illustration, to detail just a fraction of what’s on offer.

Playing host to multi-talented luminaries spanning the genres and the decades. The main stage day splits are here. Join @Jungle4eva, @yearsandyears,@underworldlive and many more for a spectacular show this summer. https://t.co/AlgEBbBgAV pic.twitter.com/qeTwvpc4pk

— Wilderness Festival (@WildernessHQ) May 18, 2022

For anyone interested in attending the festival and exploring its wide range of activities, more information can be found on their website.