About
What to expect
The Real Thing are described as one of Britain’s most-loved soul groups.
The group formed in 1972 and became one of the biggest names in British soul, funk and disco.
- On the road for over 50 years
- Original members: Chris Amoo and Dave Smith
- Backed by a live band
- Huge vocals and soulful grooves
- Hits: ‘You To Me Are Everything’
- ‘Can’t Get By Without You’
- ‘Can You Feel the Force’
- 1977 classic: ‘Children of the Ghetto’
Line-up
Listen before you go
The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything (Jools' Annual Hootenanny)
BBC Music
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does The Real Thing start and end?
The Real Thing runs Sunday, 6 December 2026, 19:00 until 23:00.
Where is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing takes place at The Blues Kitchen, Manchester, 13 Quay St, Manchester.
How much are tickets for The Real Thing?
Tickets for The Real Thing cost £25 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at The Real Thing?
The line-up of The Real Thing: The Real Thing.
How do I book?
Book on DICE: dice.fm
What are some of their hits?
The description names:
‘You To Me Are Everything’
‘Can’t Get By Without You’
‘Can You Feel the Force’
‘Children of the Ghetto’
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Getting there
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester, 13 Quay St, M3 3HN Manchester, England, GB
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