With his keyboard wizardry, mean guitar, and energetic showmanship, Tom Monks has been putting Sidcup on the map since flying out of its maternity ward in the mid 90s with a Minimoog, moptop and mohair suit.

As a critically acclaimed multi-instrumental singer, producer, songwriter and rock'n'roller, Tom is also unleashing whimsically infectious songs with an album on the way.

When not touring the UK and Europe with bands like Nine Below Zero, The Aim, and The Truth, he's putting his all into South East London's local live music hub and his own creative and sonic urges - with BBC airplay, SoulTown, European tours and The Royal Albert and Festival halls under his belt - recently headlining Danson Fireworks to a 23,000 strong audience.

"An immense talent" - Dennis Greaves
"Like Jools on the piano" - Noel Gallagher
​"A masterclass in how to play any instrument and make it look effortless" - Andy Furmage, eraX sound art
"National treasure" - The Iron Horse, Sidcup