Formed in 1972, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established – and best-loved – black group in UK entertainment history. The Real Thing remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music.
They are now celebrating over 50 incredible years in the music industry, and they’re still going strong, playing hundreds of gigs across the world .
“YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOUR MISSING “ until you come out and have a great night’s entertainment.
Support is DONOVAN BLACKWOOD – a tremendous vocalist who has performed as a member of hit recording group Heatwave and who has done backing vocals for Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, & James Morrison.
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