East 17
What it is
Founded in 1992, the group's name came from the postcode for Walthamstow. East 17 notched up eighteen Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the most famous acts in the world during the early to mid 1990s.
In contrast to the wholesome boy band image, East 17 were seen as a grittier and more 'real', blending rap and pop in songs such as 'House of Love' and 'Steam', and also tackled political issues with tracks like 'Let It Rain'.
Their 1994 single 'Stay Another Day' remained at the top for five weeks and was also that year's Christmas Number 1, and is still a classic Christmas anthem.
East 17 were Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell. The group continues today under the line-up of Terry Coldwell, Joe Livermore since 2019 and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig since 2014.
Questions
When does East 17 start and end?
East 17 runs Wednesday, 2 December 2026.
Where is East 17?
East 17 takes place at Tramshed Cardiff, Clare Road, Cardiff, Cardiff.
