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The Real Thing is back with a powerful new single, Hometown – released today! Inspired by Liverpool’s rich musical heritage and the deep connection we share with our community, this track is an homage to the city we’re proud to call home.

Hometown comes at an incredibly special time for the band, as we recently received the prestigious Citizens of Honour award from Liverpool. This honor is a testament to our roots, and the love and support we feel from the city means the world to us.

Join us in celebrating our hometown and the journey it has inspired. Listen to Hometown now on your favorite streaming platforms, and thank you, Liverpool, for your continued love and support!

Listen here: li.sten.to/hometowntherealthing

Calling all soul enthusiasts! The Real Thing are gearing up to take over Boisdale of Canary Wharf for an electrifying two-day consecutive run of shows on the 8th and 9th of November. Join us for a musical journey that transcends time and taste, where the best of soul music and gourmet cuisine unite!

Dates: November 8th & 9th
Venue: Boisdale of Canary Wharf
Tickets: Boisdale Tickets

Includes ‘A Brand New Day’, ‘Hang on Never Let Go’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Children of the Ghetto’.

Available here: The Real Thing Shop

We have collaborated with our good friends at 4 Calling Birds to create brand new merchandise for our new album A Brand New Day. Their products are made from organic cotton and printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory. This collaboration includes a new hoodie and t-shirt.

Check out the collection here.

Would you like the opportunity to see us and other incredible acts perform at The Let’s Rock The 80s festival series around the UK this year for FREE? By volunteering at just 4hrs of your time scanning entry tickets, collecting donations and selling wristbands in aid of Child Bereavement UK you could enjoy the festival for free. To secure your free place and help a brilliant charity sign up here: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/Event/festivals

Sat 25 Jun 2022 @ 6:30 pm | O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester

Tickets:
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/martin-kemp-back-to-the-80-s-dj-set-with-special-guests-the-real-thing-manchester-25-06-2022/event/1F005891CE420C66

The Real Thing’s first new album of original material in over 40 years – OUT NOW!

Available for streaming here:

INCLUDING THE DOUBLE A-SIDE SINGLE

HANG ON NEVER LET GO

Listen to / Download ‘Hang On Never Let Go’ here.
‘Hang On Never Let Go’ Video.
Composers: Chris Amoo & Eddy Amoo / Publisher: Open Choice Music / Label: Choice Records

CHILDREN OF THE GHETTO (LIVE VERSION)

Listen to / Download ‘Children of the Ghetto (Live Version)’ here.
‘Children of the Ghetto (Live Version)’ Video.
Composers: Chris Amoo & Eddy Amoo / Publisher: Open Choice Music / Label: Choice Records

Full Album Trailer.

The new album and singles which are released on the groups own label CHOICE RECORDS will be distributed under a new deal with One Media iP, the leading digital rights acquirer, distributor and publisher, which will ensure ‘A Brand New Day’ and all singles from the album are made available in over 600 digital stores globally, including Apple Music, You Tube, Amazon and Spotify.

Release date TBC.

Available here: Cherry Red Website