Felix White

Felix White is a musician, author, composer and broadcaster whose multifaceted career spans music, sports, and media.

Initially known for his time as the guitarist and a principal songwriter in The Maccabees, Felix played a pivotal role in the band’s rise to becoming one of the UK’s most influential indie rock acts. The band won multiple awards including an Ivor Novello, NME ‘Best British Band’ and a nomination for a Mercury. Disbanding in 2017 after three sold out farewell shows at Alexandra Palace and a number one album, The Maccabees are set to make a celebrated return in 2025 headlining ‘All Points East’ festival. He has also recently launched new band ‘86TVs,’ which he formed with his two brothers. They released their debut album on Parlophone Records in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim and are making their second album in 2025.

Beyond his contributions in bands, Felix has established himself as a revered author and composer. His debut memoir, ‘It’s Always Summer Somewhere’, became a Sunday Times Bestseller and BBC Radio 4 Book Of The Week, earning praise from luminaries like Stephen Fry for its candid exploration of grief, cricket, and music. He recently co-wrote ‘Finding The Edge’ with England cricketer Jimmy Anderson - his definitive autobiography - earning him a third successively penned bestseller. As a composer, Felix has gained recognition for his work on the soundtrack of the documentary ‘McEnroe’, which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Musical Direction at the 2023 Sports Emmys and a long-listing for a BAFTA. He is working on another score in 2025. His entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in Yala! Records, the independent label he co-founded to support and promote emerging talent, which has worked with acts like Willie J Healey, The Magic Gang and Egyptian Blue.

Felix’s broadcasting career is equally dynamic, encompassing co-hosting the award-winning BBC podcast Tailenders with Greg James and England cricketer Jimmy Anderson, presenting live MLB games for the BBC, and producing baseball documentaries for MLB Europe. Tailenders did the prestigious ‘Cowdrey Lecture’ for the MCC at Lords this year and have also sold out multiple tours in venues including Hammersmith Apollo, London Palladium and Manchester Apollo. He is the co-host of Fulham Football Club’s official podcast, Fulham Fix, too and has appeared as a host on BBC 6 Music and Radio 4.

Felix co-founded the ‘Go Well Fund’ alongside his Tailenders co-hosts, which has raised over £100,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts, and serves as an ambassador for charities MS Society and Chance to Shine. He has spent the last two seasons as the co-chair for Hundred team ‘Oval Invincibles’ alongside Greg James, in which the men’s team won the tournament in both years. With a career that bridges art, sports, and community impact, Felix White has a number of projects in the works this year across all fronts.