We are delighted to announce that Tom will be joining 'The Human League' for many of their UK Tour dates in 2021. Also joining the tour is the excellent 'Altered Images'.
THE HUMAN LEAGUE - DARE 40 - UK Tour 2021. Celebrating forty years since the release of DARE, The Human League will be performing this classic album in it's entirety, as well as other hits from their extensive back catalogue, across arenas and theatres in the UK throughout December 2021.
We are delighted to announce the launch of Tom's new website, which will enable you to keep up-to-date with all things Tom Bailey! Designed and created by Steve Cripps Graphic Design, the site is responsive to work on desktop computers as well as mobile phone screens and has some cool interactive features such as this latest news section, an interactive media player which has some of the tracks and videos on the new album as well as all the latest confirmed live show links and tickets. You can access the Tom Bailey webstore to get your hands on the latest merch as well as connect to his official Facebook page. You can also download official press photos of Tom, watch videos as well as download the electronic press kit.
Thank you for such a warm reception at Bochum this weekend. It was great perform with Midge Ure, The Human League, Claudia and Susanne from Propoganda (D:UEL) and Real Life. It was wonderful to return to Germany and we will be sure to come back as soon as we can.
UK 'GREATEST HITS' Tour 2026 Announcement
by Joe Stopps
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October 15, 2025
Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style, the band enjoyed consistent success in both the singles and albums charts throughout the decade on both sides of the Atlantic. They are also among the select group of British artists who successfully 'broke' America, having had huge success particularly in the UK and the USA. They appeared at Live Aid in Philadelphia with Nile Rodgers on guitar and Madonna on backing vocals. Thompson Twins singer and co-writer Bailey is regarded as one of the UKs premier songwriters, performers and producers. He played on Grace Jones 'My Jamaican Guy' and Foreigner's 'I Want to Know what Love Is' amongst many others.
Tom Bailey, the band's lead vocalist and instrumentalist, now performs under the name Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey. His shows celebrate the band's greatest hits, including classics like 'Hold Me Now', 'Doctor Doctor', 'In the Name of Love', 'Love On Your Side', 'If You Were Here', 'Lies', 'Lay Your Hands On Me', and 'King for a Day'. In addition to revisiting these iconic tracks, Tom also showcases songs from his debut solo album, Science Fiction.
For many, Thompson Twins' cool syth sound was the soundtrack to their lives in the eighties. The latest Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey live performances have received ecstatic audience receptions, cementing an ever-growing fanbase loyal and new.
This year, Tom completed a mini-world tour visiting countries he'd never performed in before for the first time, he also joined forces with The Human League this Summer for a series of festivals across the UK which showcased the very best of British synth pop. Tom and his band Charlotte Raven (vocals/keyboards/cello), Paulina Szczepaniak (vocals/drums) and Alice Offley (vocals/bass/keyboards) received a standing ovation on every date.
In October 2025, BMG released a new 'best of' album, titled 'Industry and Seduction - A Thompson Twins Collection' in 3CD and 2 vinyl LP formats.
Neil Arthur now tours as Blancmange, long-time friends of Tom Bailey and a fellow artist from the Eighties synth pop scene and arts culture. With four top 20 singles, including the highly acclaimed 'Living On A Ceiling', the band were an integral part of British musical history from that era. Accomplished wordsmiths with ironic, stylish videos, 'Blancmange', The 'Twins' and their contemporaries were the epitome of 80s cool!
THOMPSON TWINS TOM BAILEY - 'INTO THE GAP' - 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2024
by Joe Stopps
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November 01, 2023
Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey has today announced a major headline UK tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic eighties album 'Into The Gap'.
The Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and provided the soundtrack to many peoples lives during that incredible era of music.
On the seven date UK tour in May 2024, Tom will perform 'Into The Gap' the 1984 lauded number 1 album in full. The album which has sold over five million copies worldwide spawned the distinctive new wave singles 'Hold Me Now', 'Doctor Doctor', 'You Take Me Up', 'Sister of Mercy' and 'The Gap'. Along with the album Tom will also perform Thompson Twin favourites including 'If You Were Here', 'Lies', 'Lay Your Hands On Me', 'In the Name Of Love' and many more.
Of the new tour Tom said: "Unbelievably, it's the 40th anniversary of 'Into the Gap' next year, so I'm especially looking forward to touring the UK and playing all those songs along with some other favourites. Hope to see you there!"
Tom's Into The Gap 40th anniversary tour follows major festivals appearances around the world and is his first major UK headline tour since 2018.
Fri 10 May 2024 - Birmingham Town Hall
Sat 11 May 2024 - Gateshead The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Sage 1
