Johnny Hates Jazz
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80s pop legends Johnny Hates Jazz has announced an exclusive London show at Union Chapel on 24th October 2025, following their 2024 sell-out headline UK tour, their first in 36 years.
Comprised of Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars), the band is best known for their 1987 single ‘Shattered Dreams’, which was a top 5 hit in the UK, and reached number 2 both in Japan and on the US Billboard chart.
One of the last electronic bands of the 1980’s, Johnny Hates Jazz’s other hits include ‘Heart of Gold’, the anti-war anthem ‘I Don’t Want To Be A Hero’, ‘Turn Back The Clock’ (featuring Kim Wilde on backing vocals), and ‘Don’t Say It’s Love’.
The band’s 1988 UK Number 1 album ‘Turn Back The Clock’ is one of the definitive albums of the 1980s, sold over four million copies and went 3x platinum.
After disbanding at the height of their success, Clark and Mike reunited in 2010. Since then, Johnny Hates Jazz has released two new albums, 2013’s ‘Magnetized’ and 2020’s ‘WideAwake’, as well as a 30th Anniversary edition of ‘Turn Back The Clock’ featuring acoustic versions of every song.
Audiences will be treated to their iconic 80s hits, as well as songs from their most recent albums, promising an unforgettable night.
Book For A Pre-Show Dinner
Make your dinner reservation to eat at our Margins Cafe before the show!
You must have a general admission ticket for the show to gain entry for dinner.
Doors will open for early dinner ticket holders at 18:30.
The Margins Cafe serves delicious, freshly prepared food at gigs and events. All profits go towards The Margins Project, based here at the Chapel which works with people who face issues of homelessness and crisis.
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The venue is seating only. All seats are unreserved and are taken on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive early before event door times if you have preferred seats. Due to the nature of our venue, please be prepared to queue for entry.
The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis.
The bar is located on the first floor of the venue and will be open from the stated door time and remain open after the show.
Alcohol consumption will be limited to the bar area only, it is not permitted to take alcohol to the main chapel space. An array of soft drinks and snacks will also be available and are permitted in the main space - please note the Union Chapel bar and kiosk accept card payment only. Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside.
Seats for Margin's Cafe Early Dinners can be reserved via the links above. Margin's Cafe accepts both cash and card. If you have any queries about Margins Cafe, please contact [email protected]