An artist moving fluidly between the worlds of music and theatre, Finn Anderson is one of Scotland’s most enchanting storytellers—one who finds magic in the borderlands between past and present, myth and memory, human and more-than-human.

Finn has released two solo albums and co-created four award-nominated musicals. He is currently an Associate Artist at The Lowry in Salford and on attachment at the National Theatre in London.

Born and raised in a fishing village on the east coast of Scotland, Finn grew up immersed in music, theatre and nature—influences that continue to shape his creative world. With a voice as tender as it is commanding, his songs stretch from whispered confessions to sweeping drama, strung together by striking lyrics that go straight for the heart.

His critically-acclaimed second album, Into the Arms of Ghosts, brought together some of Scotland’s most exciting cross-genre musicians and was praised for its cinematic scope and intimate storytelling. Touring the UK and beyond, he has shared stages with artists including Rachel Sermanni, Douglas Dare, The Magic Lantern, James Yorkston and Sam Lee. A regular collaborator with Bogha-frois: Queer Voices in Folk, Finn is part of a growing movement of LGBTQ+ artists reimagining Scottish tradition.

As a theatre-maker, Finn co-created the award-winning musical Islander, which has taken him from rural community halls in the Highlands to Off-Broadway in New York, with a US Tour stopping off at Chicago Shakespeare and Seattle Rep, and international productions in Poland, Australia, South Korea, Mexico. Finn’s new folk musical A Mother’s Song—co-created with director Tania Azevedo—was listed as one of The Stage’s Top 50 Shows of 2023 and is currently in further development, with a studio cast album set for release in 2025. His music has been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.

Finn was nominated for a Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland for his work as composer of Sunset Song (Dundee Rep/The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). Other music theatre work includes Call to Adventure (BBC Scotland/National Theatre of Scotland, Scenes For Survival) Come Hell or High Water (Citizens Theatre/Sky Arts) Streets (Hackney Empire/The Cockpit/The Vaults, ‘Best New Musical’ nominee, Off West End Awards), The Snow Queen (The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh). In 2024, Finn was one of 3 UK musical theatre writers invited to Toho’s first international showcase.

From intimate solo sets to ambitious theatrical works, Finn’s artistry is rooted in connection—an invitation to feel, to question, and to imagine. His stories and songs invite you to listen more closely to the world around and within you.