Genevieve Dawson is a songwriter, singer and composer from Scotland.
Her work explores our interconnectedness, queerness, grief, belonging, and how to stay loving in a violent world.
She is currently working on a new album, and a piece of gig-theatre exploring the witch trials and modern day protest law.
Genevieve’s debut album, Letters I Won’t Send, brought together her folk roots with her immersion in the south-east London jazz scene. It was featured on Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape, Jazz FM and Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour on BBC Radio 6 Music - and propelled her onto stages across Europe and the UK from Glastonbury to Iceland, building a dedicated audience across folk, jazz and alt-pop listeners.
Her follow-up EP in 2023, What’s Mine Is Yours, leans deeper into an electronic sound-world with experimental production, partly recorded in Woolwich foot tunnel and produced by Callum McGuiness. In partnership with 432 Presents, she stepped out on her first Headline UK wide tour with a full band including jazz drummer Jake Long - and featuring on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music.
As a composer she most recently worked with West End Theatre Director Matthew Dunster on the 5 Star reviewed debut run of ‘A Child of Science’ by Gareth Farr at The Bristol Old Vic (Summer 2024).
Genevieve is the recipient of the Sound and Music Composer’s Seed Award, Help Musicians Artist Award and the Drake Yolanda Emerging Artist Award.
Beyond her solo project, she is half of alt-folk duo Loa, recently signed to Lima Limo Records. Their debut EP, Almost in My Reach was long-listed for the Glastonbury Emerging Talent award 2025, and they supported The Vernon Spring on his European Tour.
As a session player and singer, Genevieve is a long term member of the band of Anna B Savage, and has collaborated with artists including William Doyle, Huw Bennett and Delmer Darion. She has performed in two seasons at Shakespeare’s Globe and in performance pieces by artists in including Ian Giles.
Alongside music, Genevieve is an organiser for the progressive movement to build our collective power for a liveable future. She is also the founder and leader of the South East London Queer Choir, and regularly programmes DIY events and festivals focusing on centring marginalised artists and communities.
For bookings, press, or collaborations email hello@genevievedawson.com
“I love it. I really, really love it. I can’t wait to hear more.” Guy Garvey, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Memorable, rich and densely textured” - Gideon Coe, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Really beautiful music” Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
“Sounding this good on a debut single, should be, and quite possibly is, a crime against long-suffering musicians everywhere, not that we’re complaining.” For the Rabbits.
“[She] blends folk-roots with spicy infusions of off-kilter improvisation and ambitiously ambiguous harmony. Genevieve’s take is not unlike that of Hejira-era Joni Mitchell - her songwriting knows no upper bounds… see her and her band at any opportunity you get” Bittersweet Symphonies