Inspiral Carpets frontman Tom Hingley to play Telford gig
The singer and songwriter will perform a solo show at The Firefly in Oakengates, supported by Midlands musician Rory Black
Tom Hingley, former frontman of Inspiral Carpets, is to perform a solo show in Telford as part of his UK tour.
The singer, songwriter and guitarist will appear at The Firefly in Oakengates, supported by Midlands singer-songwriter Rory Black.
Hingley was frontman of Inspiral Carpets from 1989 to 2011, during which time the band had 15 UK Top 40 singles and toured internationally.
The group became associated with Manchester's Madchester music scene, which centred around the Hacienda nightclub.
Hingley has also worked with other artists, including Manchester band James, and performed with The Blockheads.
He later embarked on a solo career, releasing albums including Keep Britain Untidy, Thames Valley Delta Blues and The Grand Mal. He has also performed with The Lovers and The Kar-Pets and written the memoir Carpet Burns, which charts his time with Inspiral Carpets and his experiences in the music industry.
Rory Black is a singer-songwriter from the Midlands whose music draws on different decades and genres, with songs covering subjects including growing up and relationships.
Gemma Duce, manager of The Firefly, said: “I’m really pleased to be working with Not-for-Profit Music Promoters Pale Fire Music and Left for Dead Records to bring this show to the Firefly.
“During our collaboration with them, we’ve staged an eclectic mix of touring UK and US artists who would not normally have shown interest in bringing their tours to Telford.”
Advance tickets cost £10 plus booking fee, with tickets available through Skiddle and Tickets Telford. Tickets on the door cost £12 plus booking fee when paying by card.