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News: Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey Announces Extra Date To ‘Into The Gap’ Anniversary Tour

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Due to demand Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey has announced an extra date to his 40th anniversary ‘Into The Gap’ tour at Manchester New Century Hall on Monday 13th May 2024. The Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980’s and provided the soundtrack to many people’s lives during that incredible era of music.  On the eight date UK tour in March, Tom will perform the legendary Thompson Twins’ album ‘Into The Gap’, the 1984 lauded number 1 album in full along with other classic tracks. The album which has sold over five million copies worldwide spawned the distinctive new wave singles ‘Hold Me Now’, ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘You Take Me Up’, ‘Sister of Mercy’ and ‘The Gap’.   Along with the album Tom will also perform Thompson Twin favourites including ‘If You Were Here’, ‘Lies’, ‘Lay Your Hands On Me’, ‘In the Name Of Love’, ‘We Are Detective’ and many more. On the new tour Tom said: “Unbelievably, it’s the 40th anniversary of “Into the Gap” this year, so I’m especially looking forward to touring the UK and playing all those songs along with some other favourites. Hope to see you there!” Tom’s Into The Gap 40th anniversary tour follows major festivals appearances around the world and is his first major UK headline tour. Tickets for the new Manchester show go on sale Friday 2nd February at 10am, with remaining dates already on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. VIP packages are also available at www.sjm-vip.com.