TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers
The Adverts' songwriter playing his first-wave catalogue with a young band behind him — 'Gary Gilmore's Eyes' still unnerving.
TV Smith was the singer and principal songwriter of The Adverts, one of the first wave of British punk bands, responsible for songs including "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" and "One Chord Wonders". He has worked steadily since, largely as a solo performer with acoustic guitar. The Bored Teenagers are a backing band that allows him to play the Adverts material and his later songs in full electric arrangements.
Festivals TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers is playing
TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers at a glance
What festivals is TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers playing in 2026?
TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers is booked at 1 festival: Rebellion 2026.
When does TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers play at Rebellion?
Friday, August 7, 17:30 at Empress Ballroom.
Where is TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers from?
TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers is from London, UK.
What kind of music does TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers play?
TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers is tagged punk.
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