Tom A. Smith played to a sold out crowd at this home show at Sunderland’s Fire Station on Friday night and was joined onstage by a true local musical legend, Dave Stewart from Eurythmics for ‘Toronto’.
The set closed with new single ‘Fashion’ receiving one of the biggest sing alongs of the night which was great to see.
He has more shows in the NE:
22 Aug – Come Together Festival
23 Aug – Darlington Arena (w/ Razorlight)
Fiction Records, now part of the Virgin Music Group, is thrilled to welcome Tom A. Smith to its storied roster. The Sunderland-born, alt-rock firebrand marks the beginning of this new era with the release of “Fashion” via Fiction.
Jim Chancellor (Fiction Records): “So, so happy to have Tom sign to the new-look Fiction. He’s been grafting his whole life at his craft. Having kept a close eye on him, the time is now for sir Tom. Fiction is honoured to be part of his next chapter.”
Tom A. Smith: “Signing to Fiction is incredible. So many of my influences came through this label and I feel that connection already. It’s a real honour, and ‘Fashion’ feels like the perfect way to kick off this new era.”
Co-written and produced with Barry Hyde and mixed by Ali Chant, “Fashion” bursts with urgent guitars, razor-sharp hooks and Smith’s unmistakable vocal grit. “I’m really excited for everyone to hear what we’ve created,” Tom says. “It’s become a staple of the live set and points the way to our new sound.”
To celebrate the release, Tom A. Smith will also embark on a string of live performances later this year. See below for the full list of confirmed appearances.
Still only twenty-one, Sunderland-born Tom A. Smith has already dazzled at Glastonbury (twice), BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, BST Hyde Park (invited by Elton John), and opened Leeds Festival to 6,000 fans. He’s toured or shared stages with Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Lathums, The Mysterines, Courteeners, Miles Kane, DMA’s, and more. Viral cover performances have drawn praise from Iman Bowie, Morrissey, Nile Rodgers, Tim Booth and Blossoms, underscoring a talent whose reach already spans generations.
- Recently announced to play Dave Stewart in a musical biopic to film next year with Fulwell 73.
- 2 sold out shows at local venue, The Fire Station, December ‘23 – 1,800 tickets. Playing an outdoor space at the same venue on Fri Aug 15th 2025.
- Performing live since the age 12 doing open mic nights with North East legends such as Sam Fender.
- Plays solo acoustic and electric – and with band of Katie, Dylan and Frazer.
- Has played most major UK festivals – including Glastonbury, Leeds and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
- Hand-picked to support artists such as Catfish & The Bottlemen, Courteeners, James, The Lathums, Gang of Youths, Miles Kane, Billy Bragg, and DMA’s – plus personally invited to open for Elton John at Hyde Park.
- Written and produced with Miles Kane and Hugo White (The Maccabees / 86TVs).
- Performed on Soccer AM, MOTD X, Blue Peter and Sunday Brunch.
- Playlisted on Absolute Radio and Radio X with enthusiastic support from Jack Saunders, Chris Hawkins, John Kennedy, Jordan North and Greg James.
- An Apple Music ‘Up Next’ artist.
- Nominated for a 2024 AIM Award for PPL Most Played New Independent Artist.