Introducing

Beans on Toast

Musician

AKA Essex born singer songwriter Jay McAllister, has enjoyed enormous success in the music scene.

His CV includes collaborations with numerous big names including long-term friend and fellow Essex boy, Frank Turner, who has produced some of his music and in turn, he has supported on sold out stadium tours. As well as touring internationally, Beans tours the UK summer festivals and is a regular performer at Boomtown and Glastonbury, where he has played every year since 2007.

A prolific writer, his book ‘Foolhardy Folk Tales’ was released in 2021 which starts with a fictional story set in Essex. He continues to tour constantly and releases a new album each year on his birthday, 1 December.

Beans on Toast

Musician

“Essex has always been an important hub of culture and creativity for me. There’s something honest about the place, something real, and for me, that’s a huge inspiration. It’s important to nurture local talent and shine a spotlight on the arts and their role in building strong and happy communities. Essex has a huge personality, let’s be proud of that and let it shine.”
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