2013...#TPau25 Tour!!!!





Celebrity Mastermind



Carol will be competing on Celebrity Mastermind which airs the 4th January 2013 in the UK BBC1 at 1900 .
You'll have to tune in to find out what Carol's subject is and how she did!!


Carol sitting in that famous black chair!!
Carol's subject was Tina Turner.  At the end of the show, the scores were very close.  Carol didn't win, but she did very well!!

80's Rewind Dubai 2013

On March 1st 2013, there is a Rewind gig in Dubai at Festival Park.  



The performers will be :

  • Rick Astley
  • ABC
  • Heaven 17
  • Howard Jones
  • T'Pau




FaceBook Page link

Twitter Page link

Website link

Here are recent interviews with the singers taking part in the Rewind Festival in Dubai, starting with Carol.

Link to interviews




An interview with Carol not long before the gig in Dubai




Click here for the interview

A great pictures of the performers in action at the Dubai Festival!




Great pictures of Carol on stage at the Dubai Festival.







A great review of the Dubai Festival



Click here for the review of the Dubai Festival

#TPAU25 TOUR!!



Twenty five years in the making,  the  #TPAU25 TOUR is finally here!!  To mark the 25th anniversary of T'Pau's breakthru album, Carol will be doing a full UK tour for the first time in over a decade!!  Do not miss this one!!




Official #TPau25 Tour Press Release






Link to PR Tracy Gosling's (Carol's PR) page for a shorter version of Press Release :

Shorter Press Release





The link below is 'Google Maps' for all 29 gigs in the #T'Pau25 Tour.  Click on the gigs at the left of the page, and they will show you on the map where each one is located, giving you more information about the venues too.


There is now links to all of the gigs and booking information.  Click on the link below for gig venues and dates, and click on each venue to take you to each of the venue's websites to book your tickets!!

Click here






All the gigs, pictures of venues, links to venue's websites for more info & you can purchase tickets as well


80's Rewind Festival Dubai Festival Park

01/03/2013



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Buxton Opera House 

09/04/2013



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**Joshy Connor will be the support act**

Newport Riverfront

17/04/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Porthcawl Grand Pavilion

18/04/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Western-Super-Mare Playhouse

25/04/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Brecon Theatr Brycheiniog

26/04/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Cannock Lucy's Bar

27/04/2013




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**Joshy Connor will be the support act**

Rotherham Civic Theatre

30/04/2013



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Leamington Spa Royal Centre

02/05/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Burgess Hill Martlets Hall

03/05/2013



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Harpenden Public Hall

04/05/2013



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**Chris Corney will be the support act**

Darlington Civic Theatre

07/05/2013



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Lowestoft Marina Theatre

08/05/2013



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Halifax Victoria Theatre

11/05/2013



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**Jay Leighton is the support act**

Milton Keynes The Stables

12/05/2013



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**Chris Corney will be the support act**

Rhyl Pavilion Theatre

17/05/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Shrewsbury Theatre Severn

18/05/2013



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**Chris Corney will be the support act**

Christchurch Regent Centre

19/05/2013



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Stevenage Gordon Craig Theatre

28/05/2013



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**Chris Corney will be the support act**

Southsea Kings Theatre

30/05/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Bishops Stortford Rhodes Centre

31/05/2013



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**Chris Corney will be the support act**

Camberley - Camberley Theatre

01/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Eastleigh Concorde Club

06/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Falmouth Princess Pavilion

07/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Tavistock Wharf

08/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Budleigh Salterton Public Hall

09/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Isle Of Wight Festival - Seaclose Park
Big Top Stage

14/06/2013



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Bilston The Robin 2

15/06/2013



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**Nick Pendry will be the support act**

Leeds City Varieties Music Hall

16/06/2013



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**Joshy Connor will be the support act**

Here & Now Falkirk Stadium

22/06/2013



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Flashback Festival Clumber Park Worksop

17/08/2013



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Support Acts for #TPau25 Tour

Chris Corney




Chris Corney has been named as the first support act for #TPau25. He is a Songwriter, Musician and Producer from Bedfordshire, UK.

He has been writing, recording and performing music for over 20 years and has performed all over the world as a touring musician.

Chris has recently signed to London/Nashville based publishing company Southern Crossroads Music. He has produced music by artists such as Ronnie Wood, The Quireboys, Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) and Tracie Hunter.

In 2005, Chris' band 'The Ravines' recorded their debut (and only) album "Manifesto Of a Broken Heart", the strength of this album earned Chris a publishing deal with Complete/Universal Music. The album was released in 2006 and won the hearts of the American power-pop scene, to whom it is still considered somewhat of a 'cult classic' album.

Since then, Chris has released 3 solo albums, all of which gaining critical acclaim.

His current album 'Airways Mansions' is available to buy now.

www.chriscorneymusic.co.uk

The #TPau25 dates Chris will be appearing at are :


 May 4th - Harpenden
 May 12th - Milton Keynes
 May 18th - Shrewsbury
 May 28th - Stevenage
 May 31st - Bishop Stortford


Joshy Connor




Joshy Connor is an acoustic folk singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. 
Born in London and raised in Cambridge, Joshy released his debut album ‘Running’, in 2011, which was critically acclaimed and reached the iTunes singer-songwriter charts. Since the release of his debut album he has also released two further EP’s.


 During the past year he has performed over 200 gigs in London, Paris, Jersey and towns around the UK. Notable highlights include Ronnie Scotts, Scala and Beach Break Live. He has also played many acoustic sessions live on BBC radio. 

Joshy is an accomplished and versatile guitarist with a soulful and powerful voice. His music incorporates folk, pop, flamenco and blues. 

His latest record, Songs of Freedom, was released in January 2013 also to critical acclaim. 


Joshy Connor-This Old Town



The #TPau25 dates Joshy will be supporting on are :



April 9th - Buxton

April 27th - Cannock

June 16th - Leeds



Nick Pendry



Nick Pendry is the final support act to be named for the #TPau25 Tour.

He is a Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Performer.

Born on 5th October 1987 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, this proud 'Valley Boy' was first introduced to the music of the Stereophonics at the tender age of nine.  Their influence has played a significant part in Nick's passion for writing and performing his own songs.

It was at Cyfarthfa High School, (the Welsh translation of which is 'Place of the Barking Dog'), that Nick learned to play drums and guitar before studying Marine Geography at Cardiff University allowing him to indulge in his love of scuba diving.

After graduating, Nick became a teacher at Radyr Primary School, but, after 18 months, left to persue a full time career in music.

He has recently performed for Louis Walsh in Dublin and is set to tour the UK and Channel Islands extensively in 2013.

www.soundsofthesouth.co.uk/artists

https://www.facebook.com/nick.pendry.5

The gigs Nick will be appearing at for the #TPau25 Tour are :

17th April - Newport, Riverfront
18th April - Porthcawl, Pavilion
25th April - Weston-Super-Mare, Playhouse
26th April - Brecon, Theatr Brycheiniog
2nd May - Leamington, Spa Royal Centre
17th May - Rhyl, Pavilion
30th May - Southsea, Kings Theatre
1st June - Camberley Theatre
6th June - Eastleigh, Concorde Club
7th June - Falmouth, Princess Pavilion
8th June - Tavistock, Wharf
9th June - Budleigh, Salterton Public Hall
15th June - Bilston, Robin 2


Nick Pendry - Walk For Miles


Here is the promo on-line poster promoting T'Pau & Nick at the Bilston gig at the Robin 2 on 15th June :



Jay Leighton



Jay has been named as the support for the gig at Halifax Victoria Theatre on 11/05/13.

Jay's latest single 'Wish I Was Springsteen' was released on 29/04/13 and is from his forthcoming album 'Hours'.

Wish I Was Springsteen



http://www.jayleighton.com/gallery/img_5691

Carol on Radio Berkshire 15/01/13




On 15th January, Carol was interviewed on BBC Radio Berkshire by Mike Read.
Many things were discussed, firstly the present of 4 organic eggs Carol gave Mike, that her chickens had laid earlier on that day.  Then a there was quite a discussion on eggs and chickens.  I would love to meet Carol's 'snooty' French chicken!! Lol!!

Carol then went on to discuss her 'Bi-Polar' lifestyle, where she is mum one minute, and then 'Carol Decker' the next, putting on leg warmers "far too old for me"!

Mike Read then played 'China', and Carol said it was 25 years since that was number one, "would you Adam and Eve it"!

Carol went on to say that she wanted to celebrate the 25 years Anniversary in some manor, and the #TPau25 Tour was arranged to begin on 9th April at Buxton Opera House.

Doing 11 years of 'Here and Now', and with 'Rewind' in its 4th year, Carol said she is excited about the tour.  Also, she will be off to Dubai with Rewind EAE in March.

Rehearsals will kick off probably at the beginning of April, and Carol will be including songs from all four T'Pau albums, including favourate album tracks and B-Sides!!

Local support may be used, but it looks doubtful that a Greatest Hits, or any other kind of album including Carol's back-catalogue, will be released to commemorate the occasion, due to EMI in the process of being taken over, and their staff don't even know if they will have job at the end of it.

Carol had had a few meetings with EMI before Christmas, who were very keen on the idea, but due to the above, they couldn't start the project.

Carol mentioned that she will have 'The Story Behind The Tracks' to sell at the gigs; a CD with all the demos from the multi-platinum selling album 'Bridge Of Spies', plus 6 previously un-released tracks that didn't make the final cut on the album.  It also includes a DVD.  You can get this now by going to :


What was said was Carol may do a 6 track EP to sell at the gigs too.  That would be great!!

Finally, Carol mentioned the great band she has, and a guitarist local to Reading, James Ashby,  will be joining her on tour.  He is from the band Private Jets.

Did you know this is Carol's first headlining tour in 15 years!!


A very recent interview with Carol



Here is a great interview by James Nuttall with Carol, which is very recent.


Interview with Carol in the Coventry Telegraph 10/02/13




Flashback Festival Clumber Park 17/08/13


What better way is there to spend a long summer evening than listening to your favourite performers in the picturesque location of Clumber Park?

For 80's enthusiasts, this is a must, but the atmosphere caters for everyone and by using our many years of experience, we ensure that Flashback keeps getting better and better!!

Flashback is a picnic event to which you can bring your own food and drink, so either sit back and relax or dance the night away whilst listening to our favourite artists!!

Party from 5-11pm


#TPau25 Rehearsals











Rehearsal Video 1


Rehearsal Video 2




Press Cuttings


Press cuttings have started to appear regarding the tour folks!!  If you see any, please can you let me know.

Taken from The East Anglian Daily Times on 12th February 2013.
Promoting the tour and the gig at Lowestoft on 8th May 2013.

From The Eastern Daily Press dated 12th February 2013.


Taken from The Coventry Telegraph
on 9th February 2013. Discussing the
tour and promoting the Leamington Spa
gig on 2nd May 2013.



Taken from The Norwich Evening News dated
12th February 2013, discussing the tour and
promoting the Lowestoft gig on May 8th 2013



Taken from The Birmingham Mail
19/02/2013 promoting the Isle of
Wight Festival.


Taken from The Daily Echo dated 19/02/2013 promoting the Isle
of Wight Festival.



Taken from The Eastern Daily Press
dated 19/02/2013 promoting the Isle
of Wight Festival.

Taken from The Scotsman 19/02/2013
promoting the Isle of Wight Festival.


Taken from The Evening Express 18/02/2013
promoting the Isle of Wight Festival.


Taken from The Press &
Journal 19/02/2013
promoting the Isle of
Wight Festival.

Taken from The Argus 19/02/2013 promoting the Isle of
Wight Festival.

Taken from The Daily Record 16/02/2013
promoting Here & Now at Falkirk Stadium.

Taken from The South Wales Argus dated 22/02/2013
promoting the Newport Riverfront gig on 17/04/2013.

Front page of the Entertainments section of The South Wales Argus
22/02/2013 promoting the gig at Newport Riverfront on 17/04/2013.
Fab picture!!

A great article featured in The Sun Newspaper on 01/03/2013!!

Here is the on-line version to the above article (01/03/13)




An article on The Eurovision Song Contest by Carol.  The Sun
Newspaper 13/3/13.

Here is the on-line version to the above article




Carol discusses her telly-watching habits in The Guardian supplement 16/03/13.


An article featuring Carol talking about her 6 best albums
in The Daily Express Entertainment's section 22/3/13




Exeter Express and Echo Newspaper 28/03/13

Exeter Express and Echo Newspaper 28/03/13 advertising
the Budleigh Salterton gig on 9/6/16 and Carol discussing
her 'guilty pleasures' in the Echo2's colum.



Article in Burnham & Highbridge Weekly news 30/03/13 advertising gig at Western-Super-Mare Playhouse 25/4/13





Well it's nearly here folks!!  The #TPau25 Tour 2013 is just over a week away!!

The first gig kicks off at Buxton Opera House on 9th April 2013, and Canalside's The Thread 102.8FM is running a competition on air and via its website for one lucky fan and three friends to win tickets to see T'Pau at the first gig at Buxton Opera House on 9th April 2013!!


All you have to do is answer the question featured in the link below and then email it to the  address provided.  


The winner will be picked on Friday 5th April 2013 during the drive time show.

Great interview with Carol about The Story Behind The Tracks dated 1/4/13. Another interview to follow on Carol's plans for a new album.  Interview by 'SuperDeluxeEdition'




Great interview in April's Shropshire Magazine, and front cover story!!








Article from Yorkshire Evening Post 4/4/13



Article from Gainsburgh Standard 4/4/13


Carol being interviewed by Paul Sinclair from SuperDeluxeEdition.  A great read!!




Article from Western, Worle & Somerset Mercury 5/4/13 Advertising the gig at The Playhouse on 25/04/13 where you can also win tickets!!





From the front page of The Congleton Chronicle 04/04/13 advertising the
Buxton gig on 09/04/13.

From the front page of The Congleton Chronicle 04/04/13 advertising
the Buxton gig on 09/04/13.

Another ad advertising the Buxton gig on 09/04/13.

Carol being interviewed by James Nuttall,
promoting Leeds City Varieties gig on
16/06/13.  From Yorkshire Evening Post
on 04/04/13.  Part 1.

Carol being interviewed by James Nuttall,
promoting Leeds City Varieties gig on
16/06/13.  From Yorkshire Evening Post
on 04/04/13.  Part 2.

An article in The South Wales Argus on 05/04/13 promoting
the gig at The Riverfront Theatre, Newport, on 17/04/13.

Article in Classic Pop magazine May/June 2013 edition.

#TPau25 gigs listed in the 'Good Gig Guide' of May's Record Collector

Carol interviewed in 'This Is Not Retro' magazine


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Playhouse Theatre Western-Super-Mare article



An interview with Carol in Wales Online 12/04/13 promoting the 4 Welsh gigs



ITV Granada interviewing Carol & Ron after Buxton gig



You Tube video for Buxton gig



The above is a fantastic insight into the opening gig at Buxton on 09/04/13; behind the scenes and on stage.

Carol being interviewed by James Nuttall,
promoting Leeds City Varieties gig on
16/06/13.  From Yorkshire Evening Post
on 04/04/13.  Part 2.
Western Mail 12/04/13 promoting all Welsh gigs
















North Wales Daily Post 12/04/13 promoting Rhyl gig on 17/5/13


The Cannock Chronicle promoting gig at Lucy's Bar, Cannock 27/4/13



Backbeat April 2013 issue - Nationwide coverage








Article in Rotherham Gazette advertising gig at Rotherham Civic Theatre on 30/04/13




 Worksopp Gazette promoting Rotherham gig also




Get Surret Online Promoting Camberley Theatre -1/06/13




South Wales Argus Promoting Newport gig on 17/04/13




Watford Observer promoting Harpenden Public Halls on 04/05/13




Western-Super-Mare People promoting the gig at The Playhouse on 25/04/13




The Leek Post & Times advertising the #TPau25 Tour




Article in Rotherham Local Newspaper Re : Gig 30/04/13



Article in Rotherham Advertiser promoting gig at Rotherham Civic Theatre 30/04/13




Article promoting Rotherham gig on 30/04/13




Article promoting Darlington gig 07/05/13 in The Northern Echo




Article promoting Rotherham gig at Civic Theatre on 30/04/13. A good read!!




A Question and Answer session with Carol in The Birmingham Mail dated 26/04/13



You Tube Video for Newport & Porthcawl gigs in South Wales



Article promoting #TPau25 gig at Tavistock Wharf on 08/06/13



Article in Kenilworth Weekly News advertising gig at Leamington Spa Gig at The Royal Centre on 02/05/13


Article on Free Radio Online advertising Leamington Spa gig on 02/05/13



The Leamington Spa Courier article for the gig at The Royal Centre 02/05/13



The Herts Advertiser 24 promoting gig at Haprenden Public Hall on 04/15/13



Promotion for Kings Theatre Southsea 30/05/13



Review of Lucy's Bar gig on 27/04/13



You Tube video for Western-Super-Mare gig on 25/04/13



Absolute Radio's competition for #TPau25 tickets



The Oxfordshire and Cotswald Life promoting #TPau25 gig at Harpenden Public Hall on 04/05/13



An article in The Northern Echo promoting the #TPau25 gig at Darlington Civic Theatre 07/05/13



Article promoting gig at Southsea Kings Theatre 30/05/13



Article in The Halifax Courier promoting gig at Victoria Theatre Halifax 11/05/13



Article in Milton Keynes Citizen promoting gig at The Stables Milton Keynes on 12/05/13



Article in Rhylnewswire.com promoting the gig at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre on 17/04/13



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An article in Portsmouth News Online promoting the #TPau25 gig at The Kings Theatre Southsea on 30/05/13.  **There is also a competition to win a pair of tickets to the event!!**



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Article in Express & Echo dated 9/5/13 promoting gig at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall on 9/6/13
















Great review dated 9/5/13 of gig at Marina Theatre Lowestoft on 8/5/13





Same review dated 9/5/13 in Norwich Evening News



Article in Shropshire Star 06/05/13 promoting Shrewsbury gig at Theatre Severn on 18/05/13 & Wolverhampton gig at Robin 2 on 15/05/13



























Great article in Herts & essex Observer promoting #TPau25 gig at Bishop Stortford gig at Rhodes Theatre on 31/05/13


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A great piece here.  Some great pictures taken at Lucy'a Bar Hednesford on 27/04/13 - By Stephen Turner


By Stephen Turner 2013
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Review of #TPau25 gig at Harpenden Public Hall on 04/05/13



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Great article/interview in Shropshire Star 17/05/13 promoting the #TPau25 gig at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn on 18/05/13



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Article in In Daily Echo promoting #TPau25 gig at Christchurch Regent Centre on 19/05/13



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Great review of gig at Shrewsbury Theatre Severn on 18/05/13 in Shropshire Star, dated 20/05/13



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Interview in GetSurreyOnline promoting #TPau25 gig at Camberley Theatre on 01/06/13



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Another article promoting Camberley gig on 01/06/13 in Basingstoke Gazette



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Great article/Interview with Carol in 'This Is Cornwall' promoting gig at Falmouth Princess Pavilion 07/06/13



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Article/Interview in 'This Is Somerset' promoting gig at Falmouth Princess Pavilion on 07/06/13



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Article/Interview in Portsmouth Online promoting the #TPau25 Tour


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Article in Chester Chrinicle dated 16/05/13 promoting #TPau25 gig at Rhyl Pavilion Theatre on 17/05/13



Article in Shrewsbury Chrinicle dated 23/05/13 reviewing #TPau25 gig at Theatre Severn Shrewsbury on 18/05/13



Article in Shropshire Star dated 17/05/13 promoting #TPau25 gig at Theatre Severn Shrewsbury on 18/05/13





Article in The Comet dated 16/05/13 promoting #TPau25 gig at Stevenage Gordon Craig Theatre on 28/05/13



Article in West Briton 23/05/13 promoting #TPau25 gig at Falmouth Princess Pavilion on 07/06/13







"The Big Interview" in Western Morning News 24/05/13 promoting #TPau25 gig at Falmouth Princess Pavilion 07/06/13



















Article in Chichester Observer promoting #TPau25 gig at Southsea Kings Theatre on 30/05/13



Article in Gscene Publication promoting #TPau25 Tour



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Article in The Sticks publication promoting #TPau25 gig at Bishops Stortford Rhodes Theatre on 31/05/13









Article in Closet Confidential 29/05/13 promoting #TPau25 Tour







Feature in The Sun's 'Sun Woman' 30/05/13







Article in 'Get Surrey' promoting #TPau25 gig at Camberley Theatre on 01/06/13



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Article in The Daily Echo promoting #TPau25 gig at Eastleigh Concorde Club on 06/06/13



An interview with Carol on geoffandandy.co.uk

A great interview with Carol on geoffandandy.co.uk.  Definitely worth a listen.  Go to the bottom of the page and click on 'play' underneath 'Carol Decker of T'Pau'.



Great Interview with Carol in The Birmingham Press promoting #TPau25 gig at The Robin 2 Bilston on 15/06/13



Fantastic review of #TPau25 gig at The Concorde Club in Eastleigh on 06/06/13.  This was featured in the Southern Daily Echo.



Interview with Carol in The Yorkshire Times promoting #TPau25 gig at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall on 16/06/13



Carol being interviewed on ITV Meridian news talking about Isle Of Wight Festival and the #TPau25 Tour



Review of Tavistock Wharf gig in The Plymouth Herald



Great review of gig at Robin 2 Bilston on 15/06/13



Great review of final #TPau25 gig at Leeds City Varieties Hall on 16/06/13 in The Yorkshire Times



Another great review of Leeds gig in Yorkshire Evening Post



Isle Of Wight Festival 14/06/13


Carol on stage at The Big Top in front of a cwowd of 5000
T'Pau 'China In Your Hand' at Isle Of Wight Festival 2013



T'Pau 'Valentine' at Isle Of Wight Festival


T'Pau 'Heart & Soul' at Isle Of Wight Festival


T'Pau 'Secret Garden' at Isle Of Wight Festival


T'Pau 'China' at Isle Of Wight Festival


Carol being interviewed by Sarah Champion from Absolute Radio at The Isle Of Wight Festival



A Gallery of photos of what the celeb's wore, including a picture of Carol.




Carol being interviewed at Isle Of Wight Festival



A longer version of the above interview featured in The Leighton Buzzard Online



Great piece on #TPau25 gig at The Concorde Club Eastleigh
Fantastic photos!!




Fantastic review of #TPau25 gig at The Robin 2 featured in 'The Midlands Rocks'.



A great article in The Sunday Express on 23/06/13 promoting the Flashback Festival at Clumber Park on 17/08/13




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