Chris and I were sad to learn that our first manager Tom Watkins has died after being ill for several years. I first met Tom in 1975 and then a decade later he became our manager. He was a genuine larger-than-life personality — his company was called Massive Management — and we learned a lot together about the music business and had many good times. After Tom ceased to be our manager, I remained his friend for several years but for various reasons long-term friendship with Tom wasn’t possible. However Chris and I will always be grateful for his efforts on our behalf in the early days of our career and we have many memories of fun times with him back then. Today we sent flowers to his funeral with the message: “Thanks for five Massive years”. Neil x
Pet Shop Boys are playing the first of five sold-out shows at the Royal Opera House in London tonight. Each performance starts at 8pm. It’s going to be an exciting week!
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The first of five nights of the Royal Opera House in London was quite exhilarating!
Photo: Holger Schwark
Thanks to everyone who came to the “Dreamworld” shows in Prague, Warsaw, Berlin, Barcelona and Pori, Pet Shop Boys had a wonderful time with you all! Next week they return to London for five consecutive shows at the Royal Opera House.
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It was rainy but we still had a great night! Thanks, Pori. xx
Photo: Pori Jazz Festival
“A new bohemia” is currently number one in the UK’s Official Physical Singles Chart which includes sales of CDs, vinyl and other physical formats across a seven-day period. It is also number three in the Official Singles Sales Chart. Links below.
A fabulous audience for us at the Cruïlla Festival in Barcelona tonight. Gracias!
Photo by Chris
Thanks for all the many birthday messages I received this week as I reached a significant age! They were much appreciated. Looking forward to our concert tonight in Barcelona. Neil x
Happy Birthday to Neil who is 70 today!
Photos: Chris