Ashley Thomas

It's been an intense, beautiful and emotional 12 months.

November 12th and 13th last year, I played two sold out shows in front of a sold out crowd at the historic Bush Hall, London.
Those nights were pure energy. Real and honest. Every bit of truth and connection right there in the room and an album that told our story and brought us together. Black Boys - the song that started it all for me, played live for the first time in 15 years.
This Friday, I'm releasing Episode 1 of an intimate behind the scenes short film, directed by myself, with cinematography by Rashid Kaysire, bringing you moments from the build-up and show preparation. Please watch the trailer if you can.

You'll see the rehearsals, the team working together, the energy before stepping onto the Bush Hall stage. These were the moments that made the show what it was. Laughter, nerves, focus, family. We were celebrating life, purpose and the journey that got us here.

And then next week Friday I'm releasing Episode 2, the full live show on YouTube.
Thank you to everyone that came out on those nights, my team, George Power, George Vicary, Link Up TV and Natcho Creative.

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'SOLD OUT' Episode 2 Out Now on YouTube

This is a chance to relive the moment if you were there or a chance to experience it live if you missed it. The band, the crowd, the community, the spirit - all documented so you can feel it.

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Someone else’s light is not gonna take away your light, so you might as well put your lights together.

Shine brighter.

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#OUTNOW on YouTube

Episode 1 of an intimate behind the scenes short film directed by Ashley Thomas with cinematography by Rashid Kaysire bringing you moments from the build - up and show preparation. Please watch if you can.

You will see the rehearsals the team working together the energy before stepping onto the Bush Hall stage. These were the moments that made the show what it was. Laughter, nerves, focus, family, celebrating life, purpose and the journey that got us here.

Next week Friday Episode 2, the full live show on YouTube.

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New Album. Now Streaming. Listen if you can.

Being Poor is Expensive - Live at Bush Hall
This one is special. My two-time MOBO award-winning and Ivor Novello nominated record Being Poor is Expensive performed live in front of a sold out crowd at the historic Bush Hall, London.

This is a special moment for me, l've always wanted to do a live album growing up; like some of my favourite artists - Nina Simone Live at Montreux 1976, Jay-Z Unplugged, Live! Bol Marley and the Wailers. I am by no means putting myself in the mix with those legends, I'm just giving you the motivations and inspirations behind some of my creative dreams.

It's been a year since those nights, time flies. So whether you were in the crowd, watching clips via stories, or just discovered me in the summer - this album puts you front-row and has been mixed in full by Toddla T, so you can experience every moment like you were there.
If you know someone who will appreciate this information, please share it with them.

Thank you for reading, listening and all the love. It never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

I hope you enjoy.

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'Lost in Dreams' feat Roses Gabor [COLORS ENCORE]

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In case you've missed it.

I hope you enjoy.