An evening with Tom Bright at Cafe No9

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Tom Bright's feet haven't touched the ground these past 18 months. From performing on BBC One's Sunday Morning Live, at Glastonbury Festival and appearing on Sky News to supporting The Libertines, The Leisure Society, Ed Harcourt, Katherine Priddy and Alberta Cross on UK/EU shows, he's toured relentlessly across the continent.

Armed with his guitar signed by Johnny Marr of The Smiths and John Squire of The Stone Roses, previous career highlights include performing at the London Palladium, Shepherd's Bush Empire, The One Show, multiple live sessions and interviews on BBC Radio 2, 5Live, Radio X, opening for the likes of Mystery Jets, Tom Grennan, Richard Walters, Reverend & The Makers and working with the likes of The The. He's earned the plaudits of esteemed music champions John Kennedy & Guy Garvey, publication CLASH Magazine and spent 2 years in Spotify's Most Beautiful Songs in the World with 'If I Met Your Shadow'.

Tom is now all set to wind the clock back by releasing an early collection of songs he recorded with legendary producer and punk rock pioneer Mick Jones of The Clash/Big Audio Dynamite and his right-hand man Dirty White, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Featuring Mick on piano throughout and even Sex Pistol Glen Matlock playing bass, the collection titled ‘Young Old Bloke’ (abbreviated to ‘YOB') offers a fascinating insight into how it all started music-wise for Tom. There’s rock’n’roll, big guitar riffs, tongue in cheek lyrics and even a theremin. The title is multi-layered, referring to how Tom felt post-pub landlord days, whilst also referencing working alongside music royalty, seeing that they were all just young old, or older young, blokes.

Tom has three previous albums out in the world (all produced by Ed Harcourt). Before his musical endeavours, he was the UK’s youngest pub landlord, and is also a former patient of Great Ormond Street Hospital, undergoing a multitude of life-saving operations as a child.

After 2 sold out shows here with Ed Cosens back in March, we're delighted to welcome Tom back for what will be a very special and intimate evening.


SPECIAL GUEST LILLA SHY

“So so good” - Patrick Kielty (BBC 5Live)
“Excellent stuff” - John Kennedy (Radio X)
“Each track brims with raw, anthemic energy [..] reveal the depth of her musical artistry.” - Wonderland Magazine

Lilla Shy is a London based singer, songwriter and producer who attributes her name to a blanket she’s had since she was born, which became her soft amulet in times of social anxiety and shyness. Lilla started her writing journey in 2017 for DJs in the international EDM scene but only in July 2022 started her autobiographical Indie Pop project, moved by the urge to tell her own stories.

Fast forward two years and she released her self-produced debut album, ‘Layers’, which gained tremendous national radio support from John Kennedy at Radio X, Jodie Bryant on Voices Radio, on air performances and interviews with Dean Jackson on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio London with Jaqueline Shepherd and she just started 2025 performing on BBC 5Live for Patrick Kielty. The album has also landed on multiple Spotify (Borderless, Fresh Finds, New Music Friday) & Apple Music (New Pop) editorial playlists and received high praise from Wonderland Magazine.

Following a ‘pinch me’ performance at the London Palladium in 2023, last year she embarked on her own tour around the UK, which kicked off with a set for BBC Introducing Live and included a sold out headline show in London at the Troubadour.

The girl from Rome who found her musical home in the UK has captured the hearts of many with her beautiful voice and heartfelt, honest songwriting.

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.