What were Passenger's living conditions before his music career took off?

Before his music career took off, Passenger experienced homelessness and sofa-surfed, staying in hostels and on people's couches.

When is Passenger performing at Hove Park?

Passenger is performing an open-air show at Hove Park on September 6, 2026.

How does Passenger feel about performing his hit song 'Let Her Go'?

Passenger feels grateful every time he sings 'Let Her Go' due to his personal journey from hardship to success.

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Passenger: From Sofa Surfing to Stadium Stages

22 Apr

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Summary

Passenger busked in Brighton before finding fame.
He experienced homelessness, sofa-surfing before success.
He performs his hit 'Let Her Go' with gratitude.

Passenger: From Sofa Surfing to Stadium Stages

Singer-songwriter Passenger, whose real name is Mike Rosenberg, shared that he was sofa-surfing before achieving widespread musical success. He started his career busking in his hometown of Brighton, experiencing periods of homelessness by staying in hostels and on friends' couches.

Passenger, famous for his number one song 'Let Her Go' in 19 countries, reflected on his journey. He noted that while some artists dislike playing their biggest hits, he feels grateful each time he performs 'Let Her Go.'

He announced an upcoming open-air show in partnership with BBC Radio Sussex at Hove Park on September 6, 2026. Passenger expressed his gratitude for performing in esteemed locations, recalling his past performances in local pubs and dive bars.