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LIVE DATES
2025
UK
11 Oct229, LondonTickets
1 NovCity Hall, Salisbury (with From The Jam)Tickets
2026
30 JanElectric Ballroom, London (with The Skids)Tickets
3 AprThe Level, Nottingham (with From The Jam)Tickets

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Skids support in London

We’re pleased to confirm that we will be appearing as special guests to The Skids at their London show at the Electric Ballroom on Friday 30th January 2026. Grab your tickets fast here as this promises to be an unmissable night…

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229 drummer update

We’re pleased to welcome Mike Kelly (website) who will be joining us on drums for the show at the 229 in London on Saturday 11th October.

Mike is a highly experienced and versatile drummer who has toured extensively with bands including The Mission, Spear Of Destiny, Theatre of Hate, Lotus Eaters and We Fell To Earth, as well as featuring on hundreds of recorded works with many of those bands and others, and has even recorded with musicians from Manic Street Preachers, Steely Dan and Depeche Mode mode to mention a few.… Read the rest

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229 show update

Many of you will be aware that Secret Affair have unfortunately had to pull out of our co-headline show at The 229 in London on Saturday 11th October.

We will, however, still be playing the gig and we’re pleased to be able to announce that we’ll have support from two class acts. We’ll be joined by our old, young friends Sharp Class and also our old, old friends Class of ’79. Grab your tickets here. We look forward to seeing everyone there and catching up with you all… 

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Michael Bowes: statement

We’re delighted to report that Michael is now back home, being cared for by family, and is determined to make a full and complete recovery. Sadly, we need to inform you that Michael will no longer be performing with The Vapors.

It goes without saying that we’d like to thank Michael for everything he’s given to the band and to everyone around us over the past nine and a half years. He’ll not be a stranger to us, and we fully hope to see him grinning back at us from in front of the stage soon.… Read the rest

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Update on Michael

As you will be aware, Michael was taken ill and hospitalised early in the Lost 80s Live tour in the USA. We have just heard that he has now been discharged from hospital and is being well looked after by friends. He’s full of positivity and gathering strength …

He’d like to extend his thanks, love and gratitude to all those who have sent love, thoughts, prayers and whatever else, and those who have cared for him so well these past two weeks.… Read the rest

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Update from the US

As many of you are already aware, Michael Bowes was taken ill at the end of last night’s Lost 80’s Live show.

Michael was treated on the spot and taken to hospital, where he is conscious and communicating normally. He will remain there for tests, and the rest of the band will be continuing on for the rest of the tour as planned.

We will post further information in due course, but would ask that people don’t speculate online. Your good wishes are already gratefully received.… Read the rest

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Autumn London double header

With the band about to jet off to the States shortly for the Lost 80s Live summer season, we’re pleased to confirm that they will play a London show with Secret Affair in the autumn. The gig takes place on Saturday 11th October at 229 and tickets are onsale now here

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New download single…

The band’s new single is Forever & Ever, the third to be taken from the Wasp In A Jar 🐝 album, will be released on Friday 11th July. It will be available to stream and download from all the usual platforms here

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Birthday greetings

Today it’s the turn of bass legend Steve Smith to celebrate his birthday. Hope you have a cracking day Steve from all at Vapors HQ x … Read the rest

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FTJ dates added

The band will be joining From The Jam at selected shows of their Sounds Affects 45 year anniversary tour which starts later this year. Two gigs are confirmed so far in Salisbury on Saturday 1st November & Nottingham on Fri 3rd April 2026. Other gigs may follow… Both shows onsale now here

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