The South are coming to the Boileroom in Guildford on July 27 at 7pm to do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to fans of these timeless classics.

The South are an impressive nine-piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and saxophone player Gaz Birtles.

When Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz moved across to front the band with Alison and took on vocal duties.

New for 2024, Gareth John has joined Gaz and Ali on vocals, bringing his talents to the forefront as a third vocalist as part of the new set-up.  

Since the demise of The Beautiful South in 2007, this exciting live band have spent 15 years touring the theatres and festivals of the UK, bringing back the full sound and arrangements of these treasured songs - the number one single A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good As Gold, Don't Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. These songs span an 18-year career starting in 1989. 

The South are Alison Wheeler (vocals), Gaz Birtles (vocals), Phil Barton (guitars), Steve Nutter (bass), Dave Anderson (drums), Karl Brown (percussion), Gareth John (trumpet/vocals), Su Robinson (saxophone) and Andy Price (keyboards).