Johnny Hates Jazz

One of the biggest names in sophisticated 80s pop, Johnny Hates Jazz are coming to Frome as part of Frome 80s Festival 2027 to celebrate 40 years as a band!

Bursting onto the international music scene with their worldwide smash hit Shattered Dreams, Johnny Hates Jazz became global stars with their multi-platinum, UK No.1 album Turn Back the Clock.

With unforgettable hits including I Don’t Want to Be a Hero, Turn Back the Clock and Shattered Dreams, the band’s distinctive blend of polished pop, soaring melodies and heartfelt songwriting helped define the sound of the late 1980s.

Still attracting over 1.3 million monthly Spotify listeners, Johnny Hates Jazz remain hugely popular nearly four decades after their breakthrough.

Following a successful 25-date tour in 2024 and performances supporting Go West in 2025, including London’s prestigious Palladium, the band return to the stage for an evening of timeless hits and fan favourites.