Tom Robinson brings his full band to Rayleigh to play classic hits such as 2-4-6-8 Motorway and War Baby

Join us for a special evening of live music with pioneering musician and songwriterTom Robinson with his full band line up including Adam Philips, AndyTreacy, Jim Simmons and Lee Forsyth Griffiths.

A defining voice of British punk and a lifelong champion of independent music, Tom Robinson first emerged in the mid-1970s as part of acoustic harmony trio Café Society, whose debut album was produced by Ray Davies of The Kinks. Inspired by the arrival of punk, he went on to form the Tom Robinson Band, achieving chart success with the iconic 2-4-6-8 Motorway and releasing the groundbreaking LGBT anthem Glad To Be Gay.

An early supporter of Rock Against Racism, Robinson became a prominent figure in the movement, performing alongside artists including The Clash, Steel Pulse and X-Ray Spex. His band's debut album, Power in the Darkness, reached No. 4 in the UK charts and remains an enduring part of British punk history.

Across a career spanning five decades, Robinson has collaborated with Elton John and Peter Gabriel, toured with The Police and The Undertones, and established himself as a respected voice in broadcasting. Through his BBC Introducing shows, he has helped bring more than 10,000 emerging artists to national radio audiences.

Now celebrated for his sharp songwriting, wit and electrifying stage presence, Robinson continues to captivate audiences with performances that combine powerful music, storytelling and the rebellious spirit that first made him a household name.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Tom Robinson and his band in the intimate, atmosphere of the Mill Arts Centre.

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