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Concert
Transvision Vamp
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
7:00 PM GMT+1
Book Hotel
Remind me

About this concert
7:00 PM GMT+18 Going
Transvision Vamp have announced their first UK tour since 1991. The 16-date tour will begin on October 6th in Newcastle and includes a London show at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. The tour will also travel to Belfast and Dublin.
The band recently wrapped up a sold-out tour in Australia and New Zealand. In September, Transvision Vamp will play Portugal and Spain directly before heading to the UK.
Transvision Vamp's iconic frontwoman Wendy James says, “Words cannot express the feelings I have to be touring Transvision Vamp again! Joy! Thrill!! The band's history, which began in 1988, has passed through many eras! And yet, here we are, belting out the very songs which captured everyone's hearts all those years ago. It is fresh, it is redux, it is powerful”. She adds, "I am surrounded by the best musicians in the world, and when we take to the stage, it is a force to be reckoned with. We take no prisoners. The crowds are ecstatic, and we meet as partners: The Band and The Audience are equal partners in this incredible show. I cannot wait to bring it to the UK and plant our flag!"
Transvision Vamp 2026 line-up includes original members Wendy James (vocals) and Dave Parsons (bass), Alex Ward (guitar & vocals), Pip Stakem (guitar & vocals), Matt Millership (keyboards & vocals) and James Sclavunos (drums.)
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Specific set times are only made available on the day of the event, please check the venue’s website page for the most up to date information.
14+, under 16's must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
This is a standing event but there will be an accessible seating area; access to this area does not need to be booked in advance; please ask a member of staff to point you in the right direction when you arrive.
If you require a carer or personal assistant, this person can come in for free without a ticket. So long as you have a ticket for yourself, and you can provide proof of disability when you arrive. See a list of accepted forms of proof on our Visit page. No prior reservation required.
Refunds are not available for this event; you are welcome to re-sell ticket yourself on third party sites like TicketSwap.com
All regular venue policies apply to this event.
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Artist bio
Transvision Vamp was a popular UK alternative rock group. Formed in 1986 by Nick Christian Sayer and Wendy James, the band enjoyed a brief period of success in the late 1980s, fusing elements of punk, pop and rock and the "big band" sound of Phil Spector to produce a pop punk sound. James, the lead singer and focal-point of the group, attracted media attention with her sexually-charged and rebellious image.
Together with Dave Parsons and Anthony Doughty (AKA Tex Axile) made up the the band's four permanent members. Additional members Pol Burton, James Piper and Martin Hallett were musicians engaged to play during live concerts: Burton, then later Hallett (AKA Mallet), on drums, and Piper on guitar.[2]
The band was signed by MCA and released a cover single of the Holly and the Italians song "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" in April 1988 . A month later the follow-up single "I Want Your Love", with its pop/punk crossover appeal, entered the Top 5 in the United Kingdom. The band went on to release the hit album Pop Art in October.
1989 was the band's most successful year, with the number 3 hit single "Baby I Don't Care" and hit album Velveteen.
In 1990 MCA refused to release Transvision Vamp's third album Little Magnets Versus the Bubble of Babble in the UK, reportedly disliking the mellower direction of the music. Wendy James has stated "...it came out in America and did better than the other two albums in America. But then we decided to split up, during which time the English record label had said they weren't convinced about this record, we're going to hold off on it and see how well it does in other countries first. By the time they were ready to release it, we'd already decided to split up, and so it never came out". The band formally split early in 1991. Tex Axile left to Join Max with John Reynolds, Kevin Mooney and Mathew Ashman formerly of Sinéad O'Connor, Adam and the Ants and Bow Wow Wow. Dave Parsons Joined Gavin Rossdale and formed Bush.
James went on to a solo career and in 2004 formed the band Racine.
www.transvisionvamp.com
Read MoreTogether with Dave Parsons and Anthony Doughty (AKA Tex Axile) made up the the band's four permanent members. Additional members Pol Burton, James Piper and Martin Hallett were musicians engaged to play during live concerts: Burton, then later Hallett (AKA Mallet), on drums, and Piper on guitar.[2]
The band was signed by MCA and released a cover single of the Holly and the Italians song "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" in April 1988 . A month later the follow-up single "I Want Your Love", with its pop/punk crossover appeal, entered the Top 5 in the United Kingdom. The band went on to release the hit album Pop Art in October.
1989 was the band's most successful year, with the number 3 hit single "Baby I Don't Care" and hit album Velveteen.
In 1990 MCA refused to release Transvision Vamp's third album Little Magnets Versus the Bubble of Babble in the UK, reportedly disliking the mellower direction of the music. Wendy James has stated "...it came out in America and did better than the other two albums in America. But then we decided to split up, during which time the English record label had said they weren't convinced about this record, we're going to hold off on it and see how well it does in other countries first. By the time they were ready to release it, we'd already decided to split up, and so it never came out". The band formally split early in 1991. Tex Axile left to Join Max with John Reynolds, Kevin Mooney and Mathew Ashman formerly of Sinéad O'Connor, Adam and the Ants and Bow Wow Wow. Dave Parsons Joined Gavin Rossdale and formed Bush.
James went on to a solo career and in 2004 formed the band Racine.
www.transvisionvamp.com
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What fans are saying
Wendy James still has the fire and energy, and the band assembled were damn good! A wonderful set including Velveteen live.
Feb 28, 2026·Northcote, Australia
Aaron

