Music

In Conversation With… Tom Robinson

First charting in 1977 with the punk-era anthem 2-4-6-8 Motorway. A year later, Glad to be Gay reached the top 20 despite a BBC ban. One of the few out gay musicians, volunteered at the then Gay Switchboard as TRB's debut album went gold. TRB – founder members of Rock Against Racism headlined the famous 1978 Victoria Park concert. Subsequently collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Dan Hartman and Manu Katché. 1997 Sony Award winner. BBC 6 Music presenter since its launch. Won second Sony in 2011. Champion of emerging musicians. Still touring aged 73.

• Spoken Word
• £12.50
• 17 August 2026
• 60 minutes
• 12:00
• The Stand's New Town Theatre
• Grand Hall
• Age 12+ (Guideline)
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  Please note: Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult to enter the venue