Tim Booth

Many happy returns to Adrian! 🎂 📷 IG: paulwdixonphotography

@PaulPartington @wearejames 🤯🙏

At the Cavern Club, @RealTimBooth said he would live to play a gig at The Pyramids, before asking us where we thought @wearejames should play. This is a nice spot, within easy reach of Peccioli. 😉🇮🇹

@13elianaL The book is a little hard to get hold of right now as I have just bought it back from the publishers. You should be able to find the audiobook on Spotify or Audible 🙏

@RealTimBooth Hello, i'm from Portugal, is there any way when you came to Portugal, in July,to Marés festival, fans,can we buy the book or audiobook in̈ there,thank you. NBL

Final call - submit your questions below for Tim's Ask Me Anything on When I Died For The First Time. We'll be posting his answers from next week, and you have until the end of tomorrow to submit your question in the comments below. #timbooth #ama #whenidiedforthefirsttime

@HelenBladette @wearejames damn, you’ve covered every base. how can we ever surprise you? just don’t mention the lines and tigers and bears🤫

As the calendar flips toward spring 2026, a palpable buzz is rippling through the music world as gig season descends, for me it’s centered on one of Britain's most enduring and enigmatic bands, @wearejames with their "Love Is The Answer Tour" set to kick off in later this month, fans are mapping out road trips, booking trains, and daydreaming about the euphoric nights ahead. This isn't just another tour, it's a celebration of over four decades of genre bending anthems, communal sing alongs, and that signature magic that turns arenas into intimate gatherings of the faithful. Picture this, You're packing your bags for a cross-country jaunt, perhaps starting with the sold out warm up shows in Bristol or Bournemouth, before diving into the main arena run in April. From Birmingham's Utilita Arena on the 3rd, weaving north to Leeds, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and beyond, all the way to Manchester's Co-op Live on the 18th, it's a pilgrimage for many. Fans from rural outposts or even abroad will be hitting the motorways, sharing stories on trains, or flying in, all chasing that live energy James has perfected. The logistics alone spark excitement, Will you catch multiple dates? Camp out for the best spots? The travel becomes part of the ritual, turning ordinary journeys into preludes to transcendence. The VIP intrigue is now hitting me. How will the soundcheck go for those lucky enough to have those experiences booked, a rare peek behind the curtain hearing the band fine tune and answer interesting questions. No official details have dropped yet on packages, but the anticipation of seeing them close up again is thrilling. Then there's the set lists, the eternal guessing or hoping game that your favourites will make the list. James has a catalog spanning from the raw edges of their '80s debut to the soaring, anthemic peaks of albums like Laid and Yummy. Expect staples like She's a Star, Come Home and the inevitable crowd unifier Sit Down, where thousands will sing along in euphoric solidarity. But with more recent releases hinting at evolution, the unpredictability is the thrill, James isn't a band that phones it in, they reinvent night after night. Creativity has always been James' calling card, and stage entrances promise to be no exception. Remember past tours with Tim crowd surfing mid song or emerging from unexpected corners? This time, do we envision something theatrical, Perhaps @RealTimBooth materialises amid swirling lights and fog, or the band kicks off with a stripped back acoustic opener that builds to a wall of sound. With arenas like London's O2 or Glasgow's OVO Hydro as canvases, the production could lean into immersive visuals, projections of nature, the state of the world, and Love…all swirling into psychedelic bursts, syncing with the trumpet swells and driving rhythms. It's not just entry, it's a statement, pulling you into their world from the first note. The atmosphere? Electric won’t cut it, it's transformative. James gigs foster a rare sense of community, where strangers become friends at the barrier, voices unite in cathartic choruses, and the air hums with shared emotion. In these massive venues, the intimacy defies scale, Tim’s charismatic presence draws everyone in, turning huge arenas into one beating heart. The build-up of anticipation has included months of ticket hunts, playlist binges, and social media hype, this all suddenly explodes into pure euphoria. That moment when the lights dim, the roar rises, and the first chord hits? It's blissful release, a reminder of music's power to heal and connect. With tickets flying off shelves and the band's own excitement palpable in recent interviews, this tour feels like a pinnacle. Whether you're a lifelong devotee or a curious newcomer, the Love Is The Answer Tour promises nights of wonder, sweat soaked joy, and memories that linger long after the final encore. Buckle up, the ride starts soon, and it's bound to be unforgettable. See You There - NBL 💚

@sk8jag that is a thing of beauty🩵🌹

@RealTimBooth Did you see the Canadian ice dance team Gilles & Poirier did their free dance at the Olympics to a cover of Don McLean’s “Vincent”? It was the best they’d ever skated that program and they won the bronze! 🥉⛸️ youtu.be/xzUMI53hnfQ?si…

Tim spoke to The Guardian at the weekend for their Honest Playlist feature. Check it out and listen to the playlist here: theguardian.com/music/2026/mar… #timbooth #playlist #whenidiedforthefirsttime

Great questions building up for When I Died For The First Time. Thank you. Will address them soon. 🌹

A reminder that Tim will be answering your questions on his debut novel When I Died For The First Time, starting next week. Please submit your questions for his Ask Me Anything in the comments below, and make sure you're following him on Instagram, Facebook and X to see if your question gets answered. #timbooth #ama #author

Doing an AMA on When I Died For The First Time. Submit your questions as comments below on either the audiobook or the hardback. Anything you want to know about the plot, characters, setting, timeline, my creative process or anything else about my debut novel - ask away. I’ll be posting answers on my socials from 16th March - please submit your questions by Friday 13th 🙏 #timbooth #ama #whenidiedforthefirsttime

@Ruthprowton1 😂

Chilling in garden in gorgeous spring sunshine listening to @RealTimBooth audiobook! Sounding so good! Could listen to his beautiful calming n therapeutic voice all day! 🩵🌼🩵 NBL

@saydemesne @EdSmith75 😂🙏🩵

@EdSmith75 @RealTimBooth I’ll get on it! Timothy is the only one benefitting from my unemployment. 🤪

Show some love for @RealTimBooth’s audiobook by leaving an Audible review. It only takes a minute and could make a big difference in bringing us more Seth.

On Saturday 7th March, @wearejames head to Valencia for the Heineken House Festival at Roig Arena. Their first full-band show of the year, they take to the stage at 9:50pm - keep your eyes peeled though as performance times are subject to change.

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@SPGEE2020 🙏😂

@RealTimBooth Paddy McGinty’s Goat was my dad's song to sing at bedtime 😂

@mickymaguire would you mind reviewing it?🙏

I've just finished listening to the audiobook of When I died for the first time by @RealTimBooth. What a ride, I could barely stop listening. This story needs to be make into a movie. The world need to meet Seth Brakes

Oh, I love the track Vincent too, it reminds me of my Nan ❤️

@ColinT63268267 🙏

@RealTimBooth It’s great!!

What's all the fuss about?! Critically acclaimed, and also highly rated by listeners and readers. Listen to When I Died For The First Time now: linktr.ee/realtimbooth #timbooth #author #whenidiedforthefirsttime

@marcgoodall1 🙏

@RealTimBooth Awesome book!