Sixteen12
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Sixteen12 are bringing their infectious blend of rock, pop, folk and so much more to Cold Town House in Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket. The Edinburgh five-piece have earned their stripes playing everywhere from intimate venues to festivals and weddings across the UK and beyond, and they're known for powerhouse live sets that get crowds moving. Expect big melodies, feel-good grooves and the kind of electric energy that only comes from a band that genuinely lives for performing.
Fronted by Damian Casey-Boyce's vocals and anchored by Gareth Walker's guitar work, Sixteen12 craft a distinctive sound that draws from rock, pop, folk, funk and reggae influences. Their debut album Welcome Ever Smiles showcases the band's heartfelt songwriting and uplifting spirit, packed with tracks that translate brilliantly to the live stage.
This is your chance to experience a band at the top of their game doing what they love most. Whether you're after foot-tapping funk, soulful melodies or pure rock energy, Sixteen12 deliver the lot. Book your spot at Cold Town House and join us for a night of feel-good live music from one of Edinburgh's finest.
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Born from a first gig on 16/12/2015 and a shared obsession with Vulfpeck’s funk track ‘1612’, Edinburgh based Sixteen12 mix feel-good grooves with heartfelt songwriting and the electric energy of a band that simply lives for the next gig. * Fronted by Damian Casey-Boyce (vocals) and powered by Gareth Walker (guitar), Callum Richardson (drums), Ally Kelly (guitar), and Craig Hunter (bass), the Edinburgh five-piece have spent the past decade playing anywhere and everywhere, from Morocco to Belfast, weddings, birthdays and corporate events - building their reputation on powerhouse live sets, big melodies, and a style that blends Rock, Pop, Folk & More into something unmistakably their own. Their debut album, Welcome Ever Smiles, was written on the wild west coast of Scotland in a borrowed house overlooking the tiny hamlet of Lochailort. Over 4 late-night writing sessions, surrounded by staggering views and a Shakespeare inscription carved above the fireplace (“Welcome ever smiles”), the band found the spark for tracks like “The Trip” and their uplifting title track. The album quickly earned praise, with East Coast FM’s Elmo Morrison calling it “an upbeat mixture of pop, reggae and folk that gets you dancing… showing real promise for the future.” When they’re not writing, you’ll catch Sixteen12 lighting up Edinburgh — especially on Friday nights at Belushi’s, where they play sets of originals and iconic covers that keep you dancing. Proud of their roots and hungry for what’s next, Sixteen12 are already deep into work on their second album. Their latest single ‘All the time’ was released on Friday 14th November 2025 - Available on all platforms. Their next single release ‘Kings of it All’ is scheduled for mid 2026! Follow the journey on Instagram @sixteen12band and on Facebook for updates, gigs, and new releases.
