# Event Details - **Event Name**: TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976, and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977 they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records single "One Chord Wonders." Their next release, "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" became a top twenty hit record, leading to radio and TV appearances and extensive media interest. A further single, "No Time To Be 21," also entered the charts, and the band spent the rest of the year playing live, including major tours with The Damned and Iggy Pop. The album that followed in early 1978, "Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts," is still considered a genuine classic of the era and is often cited as one of the twenty best punk albums ever released. The Adverts released one more album, "Cast Of Thousands," before they split in 1979. Slammed by the critics at the time, the album was later re-released to universal acclaim, and described by Mojo magazine as "the long lost punk album that rivals The Clash's 'London Calling'." Immediately after the break up of The Adverts, TV formed TV Smith's Explorers, who gained a UK chart hit in 1980 with the single "Tomahawk Cruise," and released the album "Last Words Of The Great Explorer" a year later. Lack of commercial success led to the band being dropped by their record label and their subsequent split. After a period of intense songwriting TV re-entered the live arena in 1986 with the band Cheap, before performing his first gigs as a solo artist in the early '90's. Since then he has established himself as the leading solo performer of the punk rock scene and has released many albums. He has also been involved in a number of collaborations with other bands, most notably with German superstars Die Toten Hosen, who performed as TV's backing band on the album "Useless." TV released a brand new album entitled "Handwriting" in April 2024 on Easy Action in the UK/USA and the Toten Hosen label JKP/Warners in Europe. Recorded in collaboration with renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Diver, the pair have created a record with a thrilling totally new musical landscape using no conventional rock instruments. TV sings and plays acoustic guitar on twelve of his finest songs to date, while Gerry backs him up on harmonium, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo, piano, tenor guitar, bass guitar, percussion…and much more! Critics are already calling it the best album of his career. Fiercely independent and proudly embodying the original spirit of punk rock, TV performs as an acoustic solo artist all over the world, as well as playing occasional gigs with backup bands. Over the past few years he has supported Stiff Little Fingers, the Damned and Ruts DC on major tours in the UK, and played headline tours throughout UK, Europe, the U.S.A and Japan. In 2025 he embarks on a world tour taking in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Ireland and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and North America. --- TV Smith's Captivating Live Show at Samuel Worth Chapel ILLUSTRIOUS careers have many highs and lows but playing to small gatherings must be quite something, which legendary singer-songwriter TV Smith seemed to relish. With just himself and an acoustic guitar made by his brother, he played two lengthy sets, albeit with a short intermission, which not only takes courage but stamina. And the man had no prompters either so his memory is first class. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colne/tv-smith-from-the-adverts/200028489931357 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, art, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 20 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Colne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 18-22 Rainhall Road , BB185 Barnoldswick, United Kingdom - **lat**: 53.91577 - **long**: -2.18683 - **full address**: 18-22 Rainhall Road , BB185 Barnoldswick, United Kingdom, 16 Rainhall Road, Colne, BB18 5AF, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/df100d028c84ab9ad0b88c0fdd9c6f3c8f840ddd43859b714c2c37f36eeabd1c-rimg-w1200-h1698-dc02c6d6-gmir?v=1763100886 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS being held? - **A:** TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 18-22 Rainhall Road , BB185 Barnoldswick, United Kingdom, 16 Rainhall Road, Colne, BB18 5AF, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS? - **A:** TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS is organized by Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TV SMITH FROM THE ADVERTS is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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