A stunning celebration of Mike Oldfield’s greatest hits with internationally renowned Tubular Bells maestro Phil Toms and his 10-piece electro-acoustic ensemble. Performing music from the legendary 1973 album Tubular Bells plus highlights from the Mike Oldfield catalogue, the concert includes the chart hit Moonlight Shadow with songs and instrumentals from Ommadawn, Crises, QE2, Music of the Spheres,
Tubular Bells 2 and 3 and many more. An outstanding signature concert performed note for note at the highest level.
Tubular Bells Live has gained high praise from the Oldfield fanbase with support from original record producer Tom Newman, Sir Richard Branson, Roger Eno and many of the Tubular Bells musicians.
Sally Oldfield said Mike was “heartened by the verve and enthusiasm for his music and wished them the very best!”
For 2025 onwards, the 10-strong band features vocalists Emma O’Reilly, guitarists Steve Smith, Mike Watkinson and Adam Chinery, Tim Fletcher on bass, Rich Nolan on kit with Adam Morris on percussion. Phil is on his Korg Kronos with the talented Emma Nash on piano, Jess Barton and Hannah Wainwright alternate on wind. We have a few more great musicians in the team including Naomi Buchanan, Andy Pike, Bev Firth and James Stirling. Our regular Master of Ceremonies is Dr. Jeremy Parker and Anver Anderson is our charismatic caveman.
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Colchester Gazette (2017) Review: “Utterly brilliant”
Tom Newman (Tubular Bells Producer) ““This has been a wonderful event and bless you, Phil Toms, because by God, without him, nothing would have happened. Phil Toms! Yeah!… Well done Phil Toms! Well done!”
Mike Oldfield himself shared our reviews and videos on his facebook page.
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Quotes from the audience:
“Saw TB Live on Sat, absolutely brilliant! Never thought I would hear MO’s music live. Return to O was superb! You must tour!”
“Congratulations, it was a fabulous performance!”
“I thought it was good last time, but this was even better. Thanks and well done to you and all the musicians.”
“Congratulations! A lot of hard work and a fabulous amount of money raised!”
“You’re an inspiration mate!”
“The excerpt of Return to Ommadawn was exceptionally well done”
“What a great weekend in Colchester. So much Mike Oldfield. So many great friends. Hope we can do it all again soon.”
“What a fab show by the most excellent Phil Toms and band. Great set list too!”
“Superb evening so much enthusiasm and hard work paid off”
“What an incredible experience your concert was – it was amazing. My brothers were big Oldfield fans but I wasn’t so hadn’t a clue as to what I was letting myself in for! I’m hooked now. Congratulations”