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Only The Poets celebrate EMI Signing with sold-out homecoming shows at Purple Turtle

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10:01 am
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Scores of fans had even flown to the gig at the Purple Turtle from abroad. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media

Scores of fans had even flown to the gig at the Purple Turtle from abroad. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media

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A WOODLEY band performed two sold-out shows at a venue close to their hearts ahead of a busy summer.

Only The Poets made our front page last week with the news that they’d signed to EMI Records ahead of a tour supporting Lewis Capaldi.

On Saturday, February 4, the band played two gigs at The Purple Turtle to celebrate the news for their homecoming.

 Only The Poets played two sold out shows at The Purple Turtle to celebrate their homecoming and having signed to EMI Records. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Only The Poets played two sold out shows at The Purple Turtle to celebrate their homecoming and having signed to EMI Records. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media

Speaking to Reading Today in our exclusive interview, lead vocalist Tommy Longhurst said that the venue: “Means a lot to me, and that bar is ingrained in the DNA of Only The Poets.”

While on stage, he asked how many of the audience had flown to see the band’s show and around thirty hands went up, showing the dedication and geographical range of their fan-base.

After having signed with EMI, the band is now set to tour with Lewis Capaldi later this year: Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
After having signed with EMI, the band is now set to tour with Lewis Capaldi later this year: Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media

The band recently sold out shows across Europe, including at venues in Prague, Vienna, Antwerp, and Berlin.

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Now the band will go on to perform their tour in Europe next week, which will see them supporting Lewis Capaldi in Poland, Austira, Czech Republic, and Belgium, before a final show at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London in May.

Scores of fans had even flown to the gig at the Purple Turtle from abroad. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Scores of fans had even flown to the gig at the Purple Turtle from abroad. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Lead vocalist Tommy Longhurst said that for the band, the venue was "part of our world". Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Lead vocalist Tommy Longhurst said that for the band, the venue was “part of our world”. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Fans joined the band ahead of the show for a photo opportunity with the billboard announcing the band's signing to EMI Records. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media
Fans joined the band ahead of the show for a photo opportunity with the billboard announcing the band’s signing to EMI Records. Picture: Jordan Daniel Logan, by courtesy of Chuff Media

Only The Poets have just released their first record with their brand new label, Even Hell, available to stream now.

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