Tom Forbes Performing Acoustic Classic's To One Man Band Modern Day Twists

Main band photo
Contact Now
Watch / Listen

Gallery

Price Guide

Available to book from £400. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Live Loop Pedal Artist

Whether an acoustic classic or a modern-day twist, I find combining & adapting a mixture of styles best suited to the audience is key. By building up layers of sound with a loop pedal, I can also compliment the singalongs with a full band sound and engaging visuals!

Over the last decade, I have designed a repertoire of 4 x 1 Hour sets of covers, whether using a loop pedal to build up the songs or just solely stripped-back acoustic music or a mixture of the two. You decide. Available Worldwide!

“Needs to be experienced live for the raw energy and unique stage presence” - BBC Radio WM
"Absolute pleasure" - Botanica
"Definitely worth the listen" - IndieCentralMusic
"Honest and refreshing" - Welcombe Radio
“Brilliant, such energy, never heard anything quite like that!” - BBC Introducing Session
“Eclectic, wonderful, he’s got terrific range” - Recon
“Incredible” - Bath Brewhouse
“Captures attention with his unique style and insane talent, definitely have him back again” - The Siege Of Orleans
“Magic” - Cotswold Farm Park

For more information, please feel free to get in touch:


info@sunnyspacemusic.com
07983019853

Reviews (6)

There are currently 6 user ratings for Tom Forbes

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Worcester, Worcestershire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

David Bowie - Starman

Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

ABBA - Dancing Queen

Beatles - Let It Be

Oasis - Champagne Supernova

Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman

Daft Punk - Get Lucky

Chic - Le Freak

Ed Sheeran - A Team

Elvis - Suspicious Minds

Jack Johnson - Better Together

The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love

Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

The White Stripes -7th Nation Army

Britney Spears - Baby One More Time

Soft Cell - Tainted Love

MGMT - Kids

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit

George Ezra - Budapest

The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge

Pharrell Williams - Happy

Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird

Justin Bieber - Where Are Ü Now

Human League - Don't You Want Me

The Weeknd - I Can't Feel My Face

The Killers - Mr Brightside

Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk

No Doubt - Don't Speak

Outkast - Hey Ya

The Kooks - Naive

Fatboy Slim - Praise You

Lou Reed - Perfect Day

Avril Lavigne - Complicated

Elliott Smith - Between The Bars

Drake - One Dance

The Prodigy - Out Of Space

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours

Metronomy - The Look

Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back

Radiohead - Karma Police

Prince - Kiss

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

Scissor Sisters - Laura

Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe

Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven

Pixies - Where Is My Mind?

James Blunt - You're Beautiful

Rihanna - We Found Love

Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire

Green Day - Holiday

Dodgy - Good Enough

Lana Del Rey - Video Games

Foo Fighters - Best Of You

Jeff Buckley - Grace

Tove Lo - Habits

Mac Demarco - My Kind Of Women

Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head

Edwyn Collins - A Girl Like You

Top Loader - Dancing In The Moonlight

Beck - Where It's At

Placebo - Nancy Boy

Natalie Imbruglia - Torn

Toto - Africa

Coldplay - Yellow

The Flaming Lips - Do You Realise??

Portishead - Glory Box

James Bay - Hold Back The River

Blur - Song 2

Tame Impala - Let It Happen

Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart

Spice Girls - Wannabe

Jason Rebello - Summertime

Vance Joy - Riptide

Don Mclean - American Pie

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I need a performance space of at least 1 meters x 2 meters. I require 1 amp power sockets and 1 parking space.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I'm completely self contained. I bring my own PA system to all of my gigs as well as a simple lighting rig.


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know any directions that will help me find the venue and find the right place to load in equipment. I also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I'm happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between my sets. I'm happy to choose the music myself or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I performed at Glastonbury 2017. It was an amazing experience and I'm lucky enough to be performing there again during 2025.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Ed Sheeran because of his Loop Pedal skills, diverse discography  & ability to bring people together with the power of music. Secondly, one of my favourite songs of all time is Billie Jean.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging at the age of 14 & performances developed from there. Since I started I've performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and events across the UK and beyond.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are my favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. I normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. I'm happy to play a bit longer or shorter but have found that these set times suit me and my audiences best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I'm happy to play outside and require a power supply close to the performance area for full set up.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I can learn specific songs before the event but I usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from my repertoire or let me choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe me as a high energy performer that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing

“Needs to be experienced live for the raw energy and unique stage presence” - BBC Radio WM
"Absolute pleasure" - Botanica
"Definitely worth the listen" - IndieCentralMusic
"Honest and refreshing" - Welcombe Radio
“Brilliant, such energy, never heard anything quite like that!” - BBC Introducing Session


Can you play purely Acoustic Music as well as using a Loop Pedal?

Yes! Over the last decade, I have designed a repertoire of 4 x 1 Hour sets of covers, whether using a loop pedal to build up the songs or just solely stripped-back acoustic music or a mixture of the two. You decide. Available Worldwide!

Recent Clients

Tom Forbes has performed for these clients:

- Scamp & Dude

- De Vere Tortworth Court

- Rock My Wedding

- Apostrophe Music

- Weddings and Honeymoons Media

- Royal Shakespeare Theatre

- Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

- Aston Villa Football Club

- British and Irish Modern Music Institute

- The Wedding Industry Awards

Venues

Tom Forbes has performed at these venues:

Venues performed at during 2024:

01/01: Forest Green Rovers Football Club

05/01: Talbot / Stow on the Wold

11/01: Victoria / Barnt Green

11/02: Blue Lagoon Bristol

16/02: The Encore / Stratford upon Avon

17/02: The Cotswold Arms / Burford

23/02: The Urban Fox Bar / Cheltenham

24/02: Stirrups / Evesham

02/03: Vintage Liquid Taphouse / Burntwood

08/03: Bell / Tewkesbury

09/03: G and Ts / Carterton

10/03: House / Leamington Spa

12/03: The Strand / Cheltenham

14/03: Under The Prom / Cheltenham

15/03: Keynsham Courtyard

16/03: Beaufort Arms / Stoke Gifford

17/03: The Sandwell / West Bromwich

22/03: The Crown / Wolverhampton

24/03: The Three Tuns / Henley-on-Thames

29/03: The Crown & Trumpet Inn / Broadway

30/03: Bourton Rovers Football Club

05/04: The Observatory / Weston-super-Mare

06/04:​​ Ocean Bar / Brean

18/05: Keynsham Courtyard / 8:30PM - 10:30PM

24/05: DUKE OF MONMOUTH / Oxford

25/05: The Dirty Bird Street Party / Bristol

25/05: The White Harte, Wroughton / 8.30pm - 10.30pm

26/05: Old Kings Head / Weston-super-Mare

26/05: Colesbourne Inn / Cheltenham

27/05: The Three Tuns / Henley-on-Thames

31/05: The Urban Fox Bar / Cheltenham

01/06: The Greenhouse / Banbury

01/06: The Coachhouse / Stratford

07/06: Medicine at The Crown / Wolverhampton

08/06: Vintage Liquid Taphouse / Burntwood

09/06: White Horse / Kings Sutton

13/06: Moat House / Alcester

14/06: British Oak / Stirchley

15/06: Carterton Social Club

22/06: Grapes and Tomatoes / Carterton

05/07: Jackson’s / Witney

06/07: Foresters Arms / Ashleigh Down

06/07: De Vere Tortworth Court / Tortworth

09/07: Scamp & Dude / Private Event

11/07: Bolero Lounge / Yate

12/07: The Oxfordshire / Yeoman

13/07: The Sandwell / West Brom

13/07: The Brunswick Arms / Worcester

18/07: COFFEE SHED / Witney

19/07: Windmill / Stratford

20/07: Crown / Ampney Brook

20/07: Toast / Flyford Flavell

26/07: Hogshead / Wolverhampton

02/08: Jackson’s / Witney

16/08: Kingsley Cafe / Witney

16/08: Stow On The Wold / The Talbot

17/08: The Stallards Inn / Trowbridge

22/08: Revolutions / Bristol

23/08: Medicine at The Crown / Wolverhampton

24/08: Kingsley Cafe / Witney

24:08: Red Lion / Oxford

24/08: Jackson’s / Witney

25/10: Kingsley Cafe / Eynsham

25/08: The Golden Ball / Lower Swell Stow on the Wold

28/08: The Moorfields / Bath

13/09: The Huntsman / Bath

14/09: Locksbrook Inn / Bath

14/09: Trinity / Bath

26/09: Steam / Clifton

27/09: Keynsham Courtyard

28/09: Gloucester Old Spot / Bristol

Contact

If you have any questions for Tom Forbes or would like to make an enquiry, please click "contact now" below. You can also add this listing to your favourites and contact multiple listings at the same time.
Contact Now
View Favourites