Tennyson King

About the Show

Tennyson King

Tennyson King is an award-winning, nomadic, folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada with a charismatic stage personality and magnetic energy. Pairing songs written in English, Mandarin and Cantonese with kick drum, Zhongruan, electric and acoustic guitar, he captivates audiences with positivity, interactive songs, and playful stories of life on the road. A restorative sound that brings crowds to their feet; folk-rock infused with earthy roots, pop, and subtle psychedelic ear candy.

He recently released collaborations with Lindi Ortega, Skye Wallace & Kim Yang (Australia) while revisiting taking to the road with tours in Canada, Taiwan, Japan and the United Kingdom. Since the start of 2024 he has performed at Jade Music Festival, Springtide Music Festival, NXNE, Khatsahlano Street Party and Glastonbury Music Festival. This 2024 Australia tour marks his 5th tour down under and will see Tennyson performing at Airlie Beach Music Festival amongst a 3 month tour from Melbourne up to North Queensland.

Tennyson King’s music is like a warm hug for your soul. With his smooth vocals, rhythmic guitar, and the heartbeat of his kick drum, he brings together the best of both his Chinese and Canadian roots to create a truly special experience.

Performance Quotes:

“Tennyson King has fast become one of Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival’s favorite international acts.  Whether playing solo or with a band, he’s consistently warmed hearts and made fans of our local and visiting audiences.  We look forward to welcoming Tennyson back to our music program again in the future, since things are finally starting to open up again, post-pandemic.”

–  Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival (Australia)

“Tennyson King is a wonderful Artist who speaks to what it means to be Chinese Canadian in a manner unlike any I have seen. His original songs mixed with traditional instruments from his culture along with guitar are as infectious as watching his personal journey and discovery through his music. Tennyson’s love for sharing his music with a Festival audience came through loud and clear.”

Doug Cox, Vancouver Island MusicFest (Canada)

“We had Tennyson King perform on the main stage at Shambhala In Your Heart and he put on a great show. Filled with beautiful music and kind stories. We look forward to having him back at our festival in the future.”

–   Shambhala In Your Heart Festival (Thailand)

“Tennyson King played midway through the Peak Music Festival Saturday schedule and was an excellent transition from the quieter performers earlier in the day to the rocking blues in the evening.  They provided well crafted original music performed with excellent musicianship and fully engaged the audience from start to finish.  He will be welcomed back enthusiastically whether he comes as a solo act or as part of a larger performance”

–   Dave Prinn, Peak Music Festival (Canada)