Hot from his impressive performance on the Main Stage at Longitude 2016, Brian Deady has announced he has signed a record deal with Universal/Decca Records.

"Big News!! I've signed my first major deal with Decca Records/Universal,Thanks to all those who have supported me," the Cork musician tweeted.

Deady released his second LP Non-Fiction in December and had radio success with the single 'Clap Both My Hands'.

The Rebel County singer already has some big plans for his first advance. "Major Record deal signed - now I'm off to find some reasonably priced second hand tyres," he joked on Twitter.

Congratulations to Brian Deady, enjoy the new Pirelli tyres sir.

Big News!! I've signed my first major deal with Decca Records/Universal,Thanks to all those who have supported me pic.twitter.com/EEHykq44ae

— Brian Deady (@Briandeady) July 19, 2016

Major Record deal signed - now I'm off to find some reasonably priced second hand tyres

— Brian Deady (@Briandeady) July 19, 2016