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Get Ready for a Double Dose of Soul Magic at Boisdale of Canary Wharf!
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
‘A Brand New Day’ CD – now with a FREE signed photo!
Includes ‘A Brand New Day’, ‘Hang on Never Let Go’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Children of the Ghetto’.
Available here: The Real Thing Shop
‘A Brand New Day’ Merchandise – Now Available!
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.
Child Bereavement UK – Charity Fundraising
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
Martin Kemp Back to the 80’s DJ Set, with special Guests – The Real Thing
Sat 25 Jun 2022 @ 6:30 pm | O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester
‘A Brand New Day’
The Real Thing’s first new album of original material in over 40 years – OUT NOW!
Available for streaming here:
‘A Brand New Day’ – Release Date: 28th January 2022.
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
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.
New Album – Coming Soon!
Release date TBC.
The Real Thing Anthology 1972-1997 Box Set – Available for pre-order!
Available here: Cherry Red Website