TOBY CHAPMAN


Career Highlights
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Live Aid Performer — Performed at one of the most iconic live shows in history.
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Touring Musician — Extensive touring experience with artists such as Paul Weller, Spandau Ballet, Kylie Minogue, Dream, Tom Jones, ABC, Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, and Paul Heaton.
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Producer and programmer — Worked with household artists including Cher, Gary Kemp, Paul Heaton, Paul Carrack, Mike and the Mechanics, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins, and Russell Watson.
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Studio Collaborations — with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue, D:Ream, and Patricia Kaas.
Career Overview
1980s — Early Career and Breakthrough
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Began playing keyboards for Paul Weller, later joining Spandau Ballet in the mid-80s.
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Performed at Live Aid, one of the most historic concerts ever held.
1990s — Studio and Touring Expansion
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Shifted toward more studio production and programming, working with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and Tina Turner and Mike Rutherford
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Served as Musical Director and Keyboard Player for acts including D:Ream, Kylie Minogue, Gary Barlow, and Patricia Kaas, Tina Arena, IlDivo, Bananarama, Aqua, Paul Young, Chris Be Bough, Betty Boo,
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Toured with Paul Carrack (Mike and The Mechanics), sparking a deeper focus on production and remixing.
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Partnered with Gary Wallis (Session Drummer/Programmer) to produce and remix tracks for Rob Dickens, later producing songs in Los Angeles for Cher.
2000s — Major Pop Tours
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Returned to touring with top pop acts including Atomic Kitten, Girls Aloud, Westlife, and Blue.
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Joined Tom Jones on tour around 2010, performing worldwide for several years.
2010s–Present — Production, Touring & Musical Directio
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Continued touring with ABC, Belinda Carlisle, and Rick Astley.
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Ongoing collaboration with Nick Patrick (Producer) on projects for Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins, and Russell Watson.
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Produced and mixed two albums with Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet).
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Currently working with Paul Heaton (The Housemartins / The Beautiful South) on live shows and recording projects.
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