Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, Bassist, Journalist, Cheesemaker, Farmer, Media Presenter, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Boscombe, Dorset, England |
Latest News about Alex James
Alex James announced an Australian leg of Britpop Classical for November 2026, taking the orchestral Britpop show to major cities including Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Perth. The tour followed strong UK demand and extended the project internationally.
James continued promoting Britpop Classical in 2026 with a full UK tour launch at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Coverage also noted additional shows across British cities and summer festival dates, positioning the project as one of his main current music ventures.
Alex James announced a 2026 run of his orchestral project Britpop Classical, expanding it into a major live tour across the UK. The dates include arena and festival appearances, including a Latitude Festival slot in Suffolk, showing the project moving beyond its earlier debut performances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Steven Alexander James |
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| Notable For | Bassist of the legendary Brit-pop band Blur |
| Honors | Honorary Fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London (2008); FRSA |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London |
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| Field of Study | French |
| Details | Studied French but dropped out after two years to form the band Seymour (later Blur) |
Personal Life
| Residence | London's Covent Garden (former); Farm in the Cotswolds (current) |
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| Interests | Cheesemaking, Space Science, Writing, Farming |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Claire Neate |
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| Marriage Year | 2003 |
Family
| Children | Five children: Geronimo, twins Artemis and Galileo, Sable, and Beatrix |
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Career
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| TV Work | Presenter of a six-part TV series introducing local characters and watering holes in Soho |
Favourites
| Local Area | Soho |
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| Activity | Cheesemaking on his farm |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alexjameshq/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originally studied French at Goldsmiths before dropping out to form Blur | |
| 2. Co-founded the band Fat Les with Keith Allen and Damien Hirst | |
| 3. Serves as a Visiting Scientist at Europe's largest space research facility | |
| 4. Has written an autobiography titled 'Bit of a Blur' | |
| 5. Established the Big Feastival on his Cotswolds farm |