showtimesOnly The Poets
The British alt-pop stars didn't emerge overnight from an algorithm, but have built a loyal community through touring miles, closeness to their audience, and songs that don't keep their distance. Tommy Longhurst, Andy "Roo" Burge, Clem Cherry and Marcus Yates combine big hooks with open hearts, shimmering 80s synths with modern pop power, and those moments where euphoria and vulnerability suddenly speak the same language. With their debut album "And I'd Do It Again," Only The Poets now make a clear statement. 14 songs about heartbreak, jealousy, regret, hope and emotional resilience — brilliantly produced, directly written and performed by a band that knows how to bring intimacy into a large space. Singles like "I Keep On Messing It Up," "You Hate That I'm In Love," "Emotionally Hungover" and "Saké" showcase this blend of pop appeal, self-doubt and cathartic release particularly clearly: everything feels personal, but never small. That Only The Poets are far more than an insider tip live is proven by sold-out European and US tours, support slots for Lewis Capaldi, Yungblud, Bastille and The Wombats, and over 30,000 tickets sold on European tours in 2025. From grassroots clubs to a sold-out Brixton Academy three days after the album release, this band's story is one of perseverance, community and the old-fashioned promise that pop is strongest when it takes risks. Now this promise takes the stage: anthemic, honest, wide awake — and with songs that want to be not just heard, but lived through together. Tommy Longhurst: "Everything we've been through as a band has led us here. Would we change anything? Nothing.
