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Charlie Dore is a distinctive voice in contemporary folk-pop, known for the iconic hit Pilot of the Airwaves and a career that spans decades of thoughtful songwriting. Based in the UK, she has built a reputation as a generous collaborator and elegant storyteller through the craft of melodies and lyrics. This page offers a concise biography, a highlight reel of her discography, and up-to-date information on her 2025 touring schedule in the UK, including December shows in venues across the country. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering her music for the first time, you’ll find context, background, and links to official social channels to follow her latest updates.

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Charlie Dore remains active in the music scene, continuing to release new material like the 2025 single Still Curious, and delivering live performances that connect with audiences from intimate venues to festival stages. Secure your seats with us for upcoming performances at Ace Space Newbury, The Painswick Centre Stroud, Cafe 9 Sheffield, Grateful Freds Southport, and more listed shows around Newport (Isle of Wight), Malvern, Hampton Hill, York, and nearby towns. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access and straightforward buying, just like having a friend in the business.

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Connect with Charlie online: official site and social channels below to stay in the loop on releases, tour updates, and special projects.

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Quick Facts About Charlie Dore

Signature hit: Pilot of the Airwaves reached US Billboard Hot 100 peak #13 (and UK #66).
Prolific songwriter for others, including Sheena Easton on Strut (US Top 10) and Celine Dion’s Rain, Tax (It’s Inevitable).
Albums (most recent first): Like Animals (2020, Black Ink); Dark Matter (2017, Black Ink); Milk Roulette (2014, Black Ink); Cheapskate Lullabyes (2011, Black Ink); The Hula Valley Songbook (2009, Black Ink); Cuckoo Hill (2006, Black Ink); Sleep All Day and Other Stories (2004, Black Ink); Things Change (1995, Black Ink/Grapevine); Listen! (1981, Chrysalis); Where to Now (1979, Island).
Recent 2025–tour activity is centered in the UK with multiple December 2025 shows (Ace Space Newbury; The Painswick Centre Stroud; Cafe 9 Sheffield; Grateful Freds Southport) and November/October 2025 dates (Newport Isle of Wight; Malvern, Hampton Hill, York, etc.).
Still Curious, a 2025 single, released October 17, 2025, with three new tracks (Bandcamp).

The records

Charlie Dore Discography

Like Animals
2020 · Black Ink
Dark Matter
2017 · Black Ink Music Ltd
Milk Roulette
2014 · Black Ink
Cheapskate Lullabyes
2011 · Black Ink Music Ltd
The Hula Valley Songbook
2009 · Black Ink Music
Cuckoo Hill
2006 · Black Ink Music Ltd
Sleep All Day and Other Stories
2004 · Black Ink Music Ltd
Things Change
1995 · Black Ink/Grapevine
Listen!
1981 · Chrysalis
Where to Now
1979 · Island

The hits

Top Charlie Dore Songs

Pilot of the Airwaves
1979 · US Hot 100 peak 13; UK Singles Chart peak 66
Fear of Flying
1979 · N/A
Listen
1981 · N/A
Time Goes By
1997 · UK Singles Chart peak 79
Sleep All Day
2005 · N/A
Cartoon
2005 · N/A
Some Kind of Love
2007 · N/A
Blowing Leaves
2020 · N/A
Still Curious
2025 · N/A

Biography

Charlie Dore’s career blends keen storytelling with melodic warmth. Her signature hit, Pilot of the Airwaves, climbed to the US Billboard Hot 100 peak at #13 and reached the UK charts at #66, defining a moment in late 1970s pop-folk. Beyond her own performances, Dore is a prolific songwriter for others, penning tracks that became hits for artists like Sheena Easton and Celine Dion (including Rain, Tax (It’s Inevitable) for Dion). This dual role as performer and songwriter has earned her a reputation as a trusted voice in the studio and on stage.

Over the decades, Dore has released a steady stream of albums, adapting with care to changing sounds while maintaining a distinctly theatrical storytelling sensibility. Her discography traces a thoughtful arc from early works to more recent material, with a 2020 release that shows her continuing evolution.

Discography Highlights

The most recent releases: Like Animals (2020, Black Ink)
Dark Matter (2017, Black Ink)
Milk Roulette (2014, Black Ink)
Cheapskate Lullabyes (2011, Black Ink)
The Hula Valley Songbook (2009, Black Ink)
Cuckoo Hill (2006, Black Ink)
Sleep All Day and Other Stories (2004, Black Ink)
Things Change (1995, Black Ink/Grapevine)
Listen! (1981, Chrysalis)
Where to Now (1979, Island)

Upcoming Tour Info

Charlie Dore’s 2025–2026 touring focuses on the UK, with multiple December shows and ongoing dates through late 2025. Notable performances include:

Ace Space, Newbury – December 2025
The Painswick Centre, Stroud – December 2025
Cafe 9, Sheffield – December 2025
Grateful Freds, Southport – December 2025
Newport, Isle of Wight – October/November 2025
Malvern – 2025 date in calendar
Hampton Hill – 2025 date in calendar
York – 2025 date in calendar

Date to be announced for any updated 2025/2026 dates as they are confirmed. If you’re hoping to catch her live, secure your seats early—these intimate shows tend to sell out as the year progresses.

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