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Music Legend Tom Jones to Share His Story in BBC Documentary

Jo Farrant — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:55:18 +0000

85 year old musical legend Tom Jones has been said to be embarking on an upcoming documentary project with BBC to tell his story after seven decades in the music industry. The documentary will be part of the BBC One’s ‘In My Own Words’ series which has featured artists such as novelist and filmmaker Hanif Kureishi, comedian Sir Billy Connally and notable artist Alison Lapper.

Jones’ mark on the music scene has been ongoing and impactful throughout his career claiming thirty six UK top 40 hits. The Welsh born singer has delved into a plethora of genres, including soul, pop, country, R&B, dance and gospel. His most popular tracks revel in sex appeal, with dance-pop ‘She’s a lady’ from 1971 album ‘She’s a lady’ peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after its release. Similarly, ‘Sex bomb’ from 1999 album ‘Reload’ showcased the singer’s dance-pop R&B sound.

Otherwise, the singer’s emotional country tracks are equally loved and cherished with ‘Green green grass of home’ remaining a widely loved track since its 1967 release.

Whilst its release is notably dated, it still strikes a chord with the public and many continue to relish in Jones’ soulful vulnerability.

Tom, your legendary voice still has that magic! Keep enchanting us! Tom Jones – Green Green Grass of Home pic.twitter.com/1ZuQkx8ODk

— Melody Haven (@Axaxiaa) March 25, 2025

Jones’ proven dance R&B sound and proud country influence has been remarkable throughout his career. The singer has continued to release albums to this high regard and standard of musical integrity with his 38th studio album ‘Praise and Blame’. The release pays tribute to his blues, gospel influence, with heartfelt songs such as ‘Burning Hell’ which has accumulated over 2m listens since its 2010 release. The singer’s UK success compares vastly to his status in the US with hit single ‘It’s not Unusual’ at number 10 in US Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number one in the UK Billboard charts in 1965. It will be undoubtedly fascinating to hear from Tom Jones himself how he came to move into multiple musical styles throughout his discography. Jones still provides for his die-hard fans with an upcoming performance at Greenwich Summer Sounds. Additionally, he will perform at Bute Park, Cardiff this summer, his only Welsh Headline concert as part of the 2025 Defy Explanation Tour. The Tour will showcase his biggest hits as well as latest tracks from his latest 2021 album ‘Surrounded By Time’. The first date of his tour draws closer with the first performance taking place at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls.

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The BBC Documentary will be the third of his films, with his first being the musical film ‘Tom Jones: Live at Cardiff Castle’ premiering in 2002, and following BBC Documentaries ‘Tom Jones’s 1950s: The Decade That Made Me’ and ‘Tom Jones on the 50s: Rock Around The Clock ‘hit me like a tonne of bricks’’, where he discusses his childhood, adolescence and influence from his generation of music. However, the ‘In My Own Words’ series focusses largely on storytelling of artists’ lives, thus viewers should hope to see more of the singer’s upbringing, struggles and triumphs throughout his life and career. The soul singer gears up for his upcoming projects with a post commemorating past performance on R&B classic ‘Tom Jones International’.

Friday Flashback to Tom Jones International #laterwithjoolsholland. Full performance now on my @youtube. Enjoy. https://t.co/UzSbhIQoOi pic.twitter.com/FEJTYBtVAF — Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) March 14, 2025

Sir Tom Jones And Other Big Artists Are Set To Perform At Greenwich Summer Sounds

Danielle Ediale — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:04:44 +0000

Sir Tom Jones, along with three prominent major artists: Nile Rogers, CHIC and Kaiser Chiefs are set to headline the highly anticipated concert at the new festival called Greenwich Summer Sounds, a celebration of the best music within the United Kingdom. This will take place between July 4-8. Along with special guest supporting acts and another headliner are to be revealed. In the meantime, tickets will go out on general sale on Monday 13 March at 10 am, which will be available here.

It’s time to soak up the soundwaves. Your summer plans have docked

Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones never fails to bring a crowd to their feet. He’s sold over 100 million albums worldwide and will perform hits from his vast back catalogue. Jones’s powerful baritone and commanding stage presence and iconic songwriting truly mark an unforgettable event.

Multi-Grammy Award-winning legendary producer Nile Rogers will perform at the Greenwich Summer Sounds before Sir Tom Jones will be the closing act. He is famed for his work as the frontman and producer of the funk/disco group CHIC, who will also perform at the festival. He is well known for producing big hits for artists including David Bowie, Madonna and many more. He is recognised as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music and will perform classics from his extensive discography.

Next act to perform after Nile Rogers will be none other than Kaiser Chiefs. The five-piece band are quite known for their energetic live shows, wittiness, often political takes and lyricism, and have achieved 5 UK top 10 albums since their formation in 2002. With an extensive back catalogue, the Kaiser Chiefs will surely bring the house down with their powerhouse of a performance.

The festival will be run by IMG, who are behind The Big Festival, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Taste of London and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Matthew Mees, chief executive of Old Royal Naval College said, “We’re delighted to welcome such an incredible line-up of artists to perform at the Old Royal Naval College. It’s truly a magnificent venue for concertgoers to enjoy open-air music on a summer’s evening next to the river across London. Greenwich Summer Sounds is set to be a spectacular event in a beautiful and historic setting.”

Nile Rogers, alongside CHIC, will be the opening act for the performance on July 4, and Sir Tom Jones will be the closing act on July 6. Kaiser Chiefs will take over on July 8. Greenwich Summer Sounds would be perfect for a Saturday night out. With three major artists as the highlight of the festival, this is one occasion that music lovers won’t want to miss.

Sir Tom Jones and Rag’n’Bone Man Join Music Venue Trust and National Lottery In New Scheme

Sophia Elizabeth Tuck — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:47:38 +0000

English artists, Sir Tom Jones and Rag’n’Bone Man will perform intimate gigs to revive live music with the new campaign ‘Revive Live’. Along with other acts involved, the artists are to play small independent venues to breathe new life into the live music scene and help the grassroots live music industry.

The live performances will take place starting from 19th July 2021 within Grassroots music venues alongside the Music Venues Alliance, 19th July also marks the date in which the Government has issued for Grassroots music venues to fully reopen. The scheme’s tour entitled ‘The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour’ boasts a roster of talented artists and promises over 300 live performances. The array of other music artists joining the pair on their crusade include English singer-songwriter James Arthur, Mahalia, 27-year-old singer Sam Fender and Irish post-punk band Fontaines DC. All artists involved in the ‘Revive Live’ scheme will be working alongside Music Venue Trust and the National Lottery. Both organisations founded the campaign to bring back lost revenue and to support new artists, musicians and the nation’s live music scene.

The National Lottery injected a sizeable donation of £1 million into the scheme which will cover all touring and production costs occurred during the tour and further events. The donation also means that with upfront costs already paid, the grassroots live music industry can start promoting and producing tours and live shows. Along with the donation to the scheme, the organisation is also offering 30,000 tickets for lottery and scratchcard players to win. The 30,000 tickets up to win will make up half of the tickets available, the other half will be on sale to the public.

Nigel Railton, the Chief Executive of National Lottery, part of the Camelot Group has spoken on the organisation’s excitement to be working with the Music Venue Trust within the scheme. “The National Lottery is very excited to be working with Music Venue Trust in what we believe is a truly ground-breaking initiative. The last year has been incredibly challenging for many industries and we hope The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour will help kick start the return of grassroots live music. With every ticket having a built in plus-one, we hope The National Lottery can bring friends back together this summer to once again share the experiences we’ve all missed, while thanking players for the amazing things they make happen just by buying a ticket.”

Sir Tom Jones will be performing for a limited audience of 800 at one of the three performance spaces within the Cambridge Junction. Ran’n’Bone Man will play for an even smaller crowd of 250 ticket holders, the gig will take place in Kent. The venue, Tunbridge Wells Forum, is famed within the county as the performance space was once a public toilet.

The ‘Sex Bomb’ singer has spoken on how proud he is to be part of the scheme and the importance of the campaign. He also talks about how grassroots venues are a key part of a new artist’s career and states the importance of support for such venues. “Musicians can record in their bedrooms, but they can’t learn to perform in public without a place to play, without that, there is no way you can communicate directly to people. It’ll be tough to hone your skills and you’ll never have the thrill of feeling their feedback. Without a grassroots music venue, the neighbourhood won’t have a place where people can come together to discover and support a new talent”. So, support your local pub, club, gym or church or wherever someone has the guts to bring in some entertainment, it makes all the difference both to budding artists and the community, I’m delighted to be able to perform a special show as part of The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour and to be celebrating the return of live music.”

Mark Dayvd, the CEO of Music Venue Trust has also provided the following statement concerning the new campaign. “It’s so important to get artists and crew back out and working, to get our grassroots music venues back up and running, and to get friends, families and communities back together enjoying live music. Grassroots music venues play a crucial role in the development of British music, nurturing local talent, providing a platform for artists to build their careers and develop their music and their performance skills, These venues also play a vital role in the cultural and economic vibrancy of any village, town or city. The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour is a fantastic initiative which will kickstart the return of great events across the country. We can’t wait to get started!”

The Music Venue Trust has been combating the negative effects in which COVID-19 has held over live music and the industry itself since March 2020. They aim to safely reopen all venues using various campaigns and schemes. Their most successful campaign was # Save Our Venues, which saw support and money given to help infuse revenue and business into Grassroots venues. Now with the new scheme, tour of live performances and #ReviveLive, the trust is on a mission to bring live music back.

Sir Tom Jones’ New Album ‘Surrounded By Time’ Reaches Number One

Sophia Elizabeth Tuck — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:38:21 +0000

Welsh crooner, Sir Tom Jones has reclaimed his hit-making status with his number one album, ‘Surrounded By Time’. The singer took to Instagram to share a picture of himself showcasing his award as well as expressing his gratitude to have won.

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For this release, Jones is not only celebrating gaining the number one spot, but the singer has also broken a record. The 80-year-old has become the oldest male to win the number one album on the Official Albums Chart. To make the victory even sweeter, Jones is also the oldest artist to win the award with new material. The previous holder of the record was the legendary folk singer, Bob Dylan with his release of ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’, released on 19th June 2020. Alongside these accomplishments, the release also makes Jones the first Welsh solo artist to gain such traction within the UK charts, the last Welsh chart-topper was the 2012 album ‘Electra Heart’ by Marina & The Diamonds.

Jones had this to say to OfficalCharts.com about his victory whilst thanking those who helped him make the album.

“I am thrilled beyond words with the reception for Surrounded By Time, and to now hold these UK chart records is tremendous, just unbelievable. I am so proud of everyone who helped me create this music, I had a ball working with them and to get this result is just incredible. It’s wonderful that the public has allowed me to be musically expressive at my time of life and have shown their support. I am forever grateful.”

‘Surrounded By Time’ was released on 23rd April 2021 and featured four singles. The lead single, ‘Talking Reality Television Blues’ was released on 15th January 2021 and much like the other tracks, is a cover song. The release marks Jones’ fourth number one album, the famous baritone’s last number one album was ‘Reloaded’, released 16th September 1999. Much like his new release, ‘Reloaded’ also featured mostly cover songs. The album saw Jones team up with various artists including Robbie Williams and Stereophonics and sired five singles. One of the most successful singles was ‘Sex Bomb’, which saw Jones join forces with DJ and producer Mouse T, the single was released in 2000 and soon became a hit for both artists.

The previous good news which was confirmed earlier in the year stated that Jones will be performing some live events this summer. Jones also confirmed that he would be performing an exclusive concert 27^th July 2021 in support of his number one album, ‘Surrounded By Time’.

Sir Tom Jones UK Tour

23/07/2021 – Newmarket Racecourse – Newmarket
25/07 – Britts Park – Carisle
27/07 – Tom Jones ‘Surrounded By Time’ – London
08/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
10/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
12/08 – Lakefest – Eastnor
15/08 – Earlham Park – Norwich
21/08 – Hampton Court Palace Festival – Molesey
23/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
24/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
27/08 – Wonderhall – Lytham
28/08 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-Willows
29/08 – Darlington Arena – Darlington
01/09 – Rhyl Events Arena – Rhyl
03/09 – QE2 Arena – Telford
04/09 – Hull College Craven Park – Hull
15/09 – Indie Record Store Performance – Brighton
17/09 – Isle of Wright Festival 2021 – Newport
18/09 – Plymouth Central Park – Plymouth
19/09 – The Hop Farm – Paddock Wood

Sir Tom Jones Announces One-Off Gig For New Album ‘Surrounded By Time’

Sophia Elizabeth Tuck — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:58:16 +0000

Welsh Singer, Sir Tom Jones, has announced that he will perform a one-off gig in support of the singer’s new album, ‘Surrounded By Time’. Jones took to Twitter to share the announcement today.

Super excited to announce a very special intimate‘Surrounded By Time’ album show @o2sbe. If you pre-order my album on my store by 13/04 you will receive a code, which will enable you to have access to the pre-sale on 14/04.Tickets go on general sale 16/04 https://t.co/fPTcMgRyC5 pic.twitter.com/tXxw8Qg6b9

— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) April 9, 2021

The very special gig, held on 27th July 2021 at London’s 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, will give ticket holders a live performance of the new album in its entirety. This will not be Jones’ only performance this year, the Welsh crooner will also be playing the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021 as well as Newmarket Nights on 23rd July 2021. The singer’s new album holds a track list of 12 songs, a press release for the new album has described the LP. “Surrounded By Time’ marks out new territory with a sonic landscape of outstanding musicianship and a vocal delivery that re-imagines a diverse set of songs of personal importance that have impacted the artist throughout a long, unpredictable but undeniably impressive career.”

The new album is to be released on 23rd April 2021 and will feature covers of songs by artists including Bob Dylan, Michael Kiwanuka and Rock and Hall of Fame inductee Cat Stevens. On the new album, Jones has covered Cat Steven’s 1970 hit, ‘Popstar’, as well as ‘One More Cup Of Coffee’ originally performed and released by Bob Dylan. ‘Surrounded By Time’, an EMI release was produced by Mark Woodward and Ethan Jones. Jones has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney and The Vaccines and also produced ‘Long Lost Suitcase’, Sir Tom Jones’ 41st studio album.

The album’s lead single, ‘Talking Reality Television Blues’, written and originally performed by American Country singer Todd Snider, has especially inspired Jones. The 80-year-old singer has commented on the track and philosophizes on its meaning whilst reflecting on his own life. ”I was there when TV started – didn’t know I’d become part of it – but it could be that its power is to remind us how wonderful, crazy and inventive we are, but also how scary the reality it reflects can be.’’

The ‘Delilah’ singer has recently spoken out about his thoughts on the impact in which the current COVID pandemic has had on young artists, who have not had the opportunity to progress their career with live shows. ”I actually feel sorry more for young people who are trying to start off and get some experience from doing live shows. It’s all very well being in your front room making videos and then getting straight on to television – like sometimes it happens on The Voice, where they’ve never been onstage before. So this Covid thing, it’s really stifling singers and bands who want to get out there, and get some experience, and get the feedback from the people. And they can’t get that at the moment. I know what that feels like. At least I know what I’m missing … but some of these kids don’t know yet. They haven’t had the opportunity to experience it.’’

Tickets for the performance will go on sale 9 am 16th April 2021.

Click here to pre-order ‘Surrounded By Time‘.

Sir Tom Jones UK Tour dates

30/05/2021 – Botanic Gardens – Belfast
31/05 – Botanic Gardens – Belfast
02/06 – Live At The Marquee – Cork
12/06 – Hull College Craven Park – Hull
13/06 – Darlington Arena – Darlington
18/06 – Plymouth Hoe – Plymouth
19/06 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-willows
27/06 – QE2 Arena – Telford
02/07 – Energia Stadium – Dublin
04/07 – The Hop Farm – Paddock Wood
23/07 – Newmarket Racecourse – Newmarket
25/07 – Bitts Park – Carlisle
27/07 – Tom Jones ‘Surrounded By Time’ – London
08/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
10/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
15/08 – Earlham Park – Norwich
23/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
24/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
28/08 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-willows
17/09 – Isle of Wright Festival 2021 – Newport

Hampton Court Palace Festival Postponed to August

Sophia Elizabeth Tuck — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 21:24:33 +0000

In August 2021, Sir Tom Jones and Van Morrison will headline Hampton Court Palace Festival. Joined by other artists, Bastille ReOrchestrated, Keane and Björn Again. The festival, held at the famous royal landmark located in Surrey, will take place from August 13th 2021 until August 24th 2021.

The event took to their Twitter page to announce the new festival dates.

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The festival, which is normally held in June, has been postponed due to COVID restrictions. But with the government’s announcement of the roadmap to recovery, fortunately the event can still take place this year. Unfortunately, previously announced acts, Lionel Richie, Rick Astley and George Benson will not be performing in August but will be performing at next year’s event, June 2022.

Welsh crooner, Sir Tom Jones will grace the palace with a two consecutive night set starting August 23rd 2021. Van Morrison, ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ singer, will be playing on August 13th 2021. On August 17th and 18th 2021, Brit award nominees Bastille ReOrchestrated will perform. The performance will see the band Bastille play a setlist of their last three albums, performed with a 20-piece orchestra and choir, their set will surely be atmospheric, performed in a perfect setting full of elegance and prestige. East Sussex rockers Keane will play at the festival on August 19th 2021 and Björn Again will be performing on August 14th 2021. Björn Again, a famed ABBA tribute band, also performed at Glastonbury 2019.

As well as a fantastic line up of artists, Hampton Court Palace Festival also provides sophisticated picnics for guests. The picnics will be crafted by upscale department shop, Fortnum & Mason, and offers many options including, The Fortnum’s Picnic and The Fortnum’s Garden Picnic, vegetarian option. The festival also provides decadent options, The Fortnum’s Feast and The Fortnum’s Garden Feast vegetarian option. All options include wine and include plates and cutlery and glasses perfect for a beautiful but also convenient picnic. Guests are asked to put in their orders three days before the event.

The Palace first opened its gates to the festival in 1993 and has built a reputation for booking artists from all genres and eras. Not only does the festival provide musical entertainment within the palace’s beautiful grounds, but also keeps alive a historical tradition of live entertainment, a tradition passed down from the 16th century established by nobility and royals. Notable artists which have followed this tradition include, Eric Clapton, Kyle Minogue and Jools Holland.

Tickets are available to book from 10 am on April 6th 2021.

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Tom Jones Drops Fiery New Track ‘Talking Reality Television Blues’ Ahead of 42nd Studio Album

Daniel Parker — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:45:31 +0000

Sir Tom Jones gave fans a taster of what to expect from his upcoming 42nd studio album today with the unveiling of a surprise new track, Talking Reality Television Blues. The song is the first release from Surrounded By Time, which is due out on April 23rd.

The new track represents one of the most overt pieces of social commentary in the burgeoning Tom Jones back-catalogue, with the legendary troubadour reflecting on some of the significant milestones and controversies of the television age: from the moon landings to the ‘Me Too’ movement’. The sharp lyrics – and an accompanying We Didn’t Start The Fire-esque video collage – also take aim at the architects of Brexit and outgoing US President Donald Trump in particular. In the song’s final verse, Sir Tom voices his displeasure as the world “hurdles towards alternative facts“, before attacking the now twice-impeached Commander-in-Chief: “Then a show called ‘The Apprentice’ came on and pretty soon/ An old man with a comb-over had sold us the moon/ We stayed tuned in, now here we are/ Reality killed by a reality star.”

Talking Reality Television Blues also represents a new sonic direction for an artist who has never been afraid to mix it up musically over a career spanning nearly 60 years. Here, Jones’s familiar and soulful Pontypridd brogue riffs in spoken-word poetry over an atmospheric backing track, which hovers somewhere between the blues and psychedelic rock. There are are also definite echoes of the experimental gospel feel of his 2010 LP Praise & Blame.

Sir Tom has suggested that Surrounded By Time will continue in the same reflective vein, with the veteran troubadour taking stock of both the tumultuous societal change he has seen in his lifetime and the personal challenges he has endured in the six years since his last album, Long Lost Suitcase. In April 2015 Jones lost Linda Woodward, his wife of 59 years, to cancer; leading the singer to uproot from his long-term home in Los Angeles to London.

In a post on Twitter today, Sir Tom said “Last year, during lockdown and after 5 years of enormous personal changes, I finally found the need to express myself again through my music. So I got into the studio with some great friends and musicians and created a new album!”

He added “My personal clock starts ticking in 1940, and with all the magnificent strangeness of life on this planet both speeding up and slowing down, the album is titled ‘Surrounded By Time’. Each song tells a story that comes from me and reflects my own experience at some time or another. It’s been a hulluva ride, and I am really, really proud of this record.”

Introducing Surrounded by Time, my brand new album. I am really excited to share this new record which is released 23rd April. Surrounded by Time is available to pre-order today. Lots to look forward to and I hope you will enjoy this next chapter with me x https://t.co/SBiV77OKOo pic.twitter.com/lXywg7Cjxd

— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) January 15, 2021

Sir Tom continues to shine as a TV personality and vocal coach on ITV talent show The Voice, where he has been a regular on nine of the show’s ten seasons in the UK . On last weekend’s programme, the Welshman delivered a stunning rendition of the Solomon Burke soul classic Cry To Me – more than proving that he’s still got the vocal chops at the age of 80.

Celeste Performs ‘Blue Moon’ With Sir Tom Jones On Jools Holland’s Hootenanny

Susan Owens — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:23:52 +0000

Celeste performed a wonderful cover of Blue Moon with Sir Tom Jones on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny to ring in the New Year. The stunning duo performed to no audience of course because of the ongoing government restrictions but they didn’t let that dampen the night.

They were joined on the line up by; Michael Kiwanuka, Roisin Murphy, Rick Wakeman, Ruby Turner, Chris Difford, and the Pipes and Drums of the 1st Batallion Scots Guards. There was also archive footage shown of iconic performances from previous years.

LOVE IS BACK IS OUT NOW Performing it tonight on Jools Holland’s New Years Eve Hootenanny 23.15 @BBCTwo https://t.co/gSyqYMPumQ pic.twitter.com/cs81e5CCb6

— Celeste (@celeste) December 31, 2020

Celeste also debuted her newest single Love is Back on the show. The new song is about finding new love after loss. The hopeful sentiment is the ideal song to kick off 2021. This song is a single off the newly announced debut album Not Your Muse, which is set to be release in February 2021.

Sir Tom Jones also performed Whispering Grass with Jools on the piano. He also revealed that he will have a new album out this year, saying; “I recorded an album just before the lockdown, at the beginning of the year. During lockdown, we’ve been mixing it and putting it together.” He added; “That’s what I’ll be looking forward to.”

He then went on to tell Jools that he has already received the COVID-19 vaccine saying; “That’s one good thing about being 80, you’re first in line for the jab.” Sir Tom Jones joins other stars such as Sir Ian McKellen, Prue Leith, Michael Eavis, Lionel Blair and Marty Wilde who are sharing their experiences of getting the vaccine in order to encourage other people to get it.

‘It was fine. It was like getting the flu jab.’

Great to hear @RealSirTomJones talking about getting the #CovidVaccine on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny last night.

Thank you and Happy New Year to #OurNHSPeople who continue to work so hard rolling out the vaccine. pic.twitter.com/lcI2WJEzdl

— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) January 1, 2021

You can watch Celeste and Sir Tom Jones’ performance of Blue Moon down below; the full show is available of the BBC iPlayer.

British Stars Speak Out About Sexual Harassment in the Music Industry

Charlotte Crackett — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:56:01 +0000

More musicians are coming forward to speak about sexual abuse within the music and entertainment industry. Recently, names such as Ed Sheeran and Tom Jones to name but a few, have discussed how its ‘definitely happening’ and ‘still not being spoke about enough’.

The industry is starting to become more vocal of allegations following the recent claims against film producer Harvey Weinstein. Accusations that Weinstein has harassed and sexually abused many women he has worked with over the years, is all coming to the surface now. Women from across the film business are pulling together to become more confident in speaking out about their experiences with Harvey. Some of these woman include big names such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Rosanna Arquette and Angelina Jolie.

This has kick-started a #MeToo campaign on social media, where many women are using it to speak out on their own sexual abuse and harassment experiences together and supporting each other with their honesty and courage. Actress and singer Alyssa Milano was the one who first started it, and it has certainly spread like wild fire, as thousands of women have reacted back to it to share their stories. This domino effect on speaking out is urging bigger names to discuss their opinions on the subject.

If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/k2oeCiUf9n

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 15, 2017

#MeToo

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) October 15, 2017

Yep being sexually harassed on the streets of London is a daily part of most women’s lives! Needs to stop.

Me too https://t.co/ScX67Kmmiy

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) October 15, 2017

— Hannah Reid (@HannahfmreidLG) October 16, 2017

Among these replies London Grammar singer Hannah Reid spoke about how catcalling on the streets of London needs to stop, as it is ‘create’s such an atmosphere of intimidation and is often not regarded as sexual harassment’.

Extremely popular British musician Ed Sheeran contributed to this in conversation with Sky News, explaining how “he’s never came across it, but its definitely a thing that happens in both industries”. Regarding the #MeToo campaign, the Grammy award winning and multi million selling artist said: “I think it’s dreadful that this sort of stuff didn’t get talked about before. It’s nice that it is being brought to light now.”

Our very own National treasure Tom Jones, also in interview, spoke about the existing abuse not only in the entertainment industry but also how it is evident within the music industry. Adding that it isn’t just woman that may be getting harassed, it’s men too.

Jones was talking to BBC Radio 5 today to express his opinions on the recent Weinstein allegations for his decade of sexual abuse claims, and the Welsh OBE awarded singer said how the same goes for record contracts as it can to get a film contract. “You hear people complaining about it, being expected to do things for a record contract”. Tom also went onto say “There were a few things like that. But you avoid it. You just walk out… But what’s tried on women is tried on men as well.”

He then went onto reminisce on his own experiences, saying “It wasn’t bad, just somebody tried to pull… it was a question and I said ‘No thank you.”

Weinstein is now facing criminal investigations after being sacked from his company. Taking a stronger stance on fighting sexual harassment is becoming larger and if you do need any advice regarding this issue please click here.

Tom Jones To Headline British Summer Time Festival

Ciaran Steward — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:22:54 +0000

Pop legend and coach on BBC’s ‘The Voice’ Sir Tom Jones has been announced as the headliner for this year’s British Summer Time Festival, held in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 13th July.

The long-time crooner has had a significant resurgence since he became a judge on the popular Saturday night entertainment show The Voice and will undoubtedly have women of all generations swooning over him as he takes to the Hyde Park stage. Sir Tom will be joined at this year’s event by the likes of Boyzone, Little Mix and 10cc.

This will be just one of a number of British Summer Time events being held in Hyde Park over the summer with some of the other names to appear including Black Sabbath (July 4th) and The National and Neil Young (July 12th).

For the fans of Sir Tom that are unable to make it to BST, he’ll also be alongside Cliff Richard in supporting Morrissey over in Los Angeles on May 10th – though this may be a bit too far for some of his longest serving fans to travel.

For the full line-up and more information see the official BST website.