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Tom Wills:Deeply rooted in Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, Tom is an openly queer artist and mental health advocate.
Raised just north of Manchester in Lancashire, Tom Wills grew up surrounded by live music and packed dancefloors. By 14, he’d landed his first real gig, the start of a journey that’s taken him from small local stages to festival crowds of 40,000+. After early BBC Introducing support for singles “Let Me Go” and “Feel the Same”, Tom took time to evolve his sound, refine his vision, and build the artist he knew he could become. He returned in November 2025 with “Mid-Night Moves”, signed to Sweden’s The Dance Division (home to collaborations with Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Infernal) with Sony Music distribution. The impact was immediate: #4 UK iTunes Dance Chart, #19 German Dance Charts, and over 5,000 radio plays across the UK and Europe. The track continues to dominate club rotation months post-release, rare longevity in dance music. His sound blends dance-pop, melodic house, and synth-pop. Smooth and soulful one moment, powerful and anthemic the next. His vocals fill rooms, lifting the energy and leaving a mark long after the final note fades. New single “Laid” releases May 8, 2026 - Tom’s take on Manchester legends James’ 90s indie classic. Growing up with the song, Tom saw James live at Lytham Festival with his dad. Years later, the lyrics hit different. “Line my eyes and call me pretty” - the queer-coded energy was always there. Now Tom’s bringing it to the dancefloor for 2026. Deeply rooted in Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, Tom is an openly queer artist and mental...
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Tom Wills:Deeply rooted in Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, Tom is an openly queer artist and mental health advocate.
Raised just north of Manchester in Lancashire, Tom Wills grew up surrounded by live music and packed dancefloors. By 14, he’d landed his first real gig, the start of a journey that’s taken him from small local stages to festival crowds of 40,000+. After early BBC...
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