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Toby at Mixing console
Toby at keyboards on a live gig

Career Highlights

  • Live Aid Performer — Performed at one of the most iconic live shows in history.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Began playing keyboards for Paul Weller, later joining Spandau Ballet in the mid-80s.

  •  Performed at Live Aid, one of the most historic concerts ever held.

1990s — Studio and Touring Expansion

  • Shifted toward more studio production and programming, working with Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and Tina Turner and Mike Rutherford 

  •  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,

  • Toured with Paul Carrack (Mike and The Mechanics), sparking a deeper focus on production and remixing.

  •  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

  • Returned to touring with top pop acts including Atomic Kitten, Girls Aloud, Westlife, and Blue.

  • Joined Tom Jones on tour around 2010, performing worldwide for several years.

2010s–Present — Production, Touring & Musical Directio

  • Continued touring with ABC, Belinda Carlisle, and Rick Astley.

  • Ongoing collaboration with Nick Patrick (Producer) on projects for Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Katherine Jenkins, and Russell Watson.

  • Produced and mixed two albums with Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet).

  • Currently working with Paul Heaton (The Housemartins / The Beautiful South) on live shows and recording projects.

Toby Chapman
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