Iconic 80s band Johnny Hates Jazz bring “The Shattered Dreams Tour” to Trading Boundaries.

Celebrating 40 years since the release of their seminal global hit, they will draw on their extensive catalogue to create a new show full of unforgettable songs, emotive stories, energetic performances and an uplifting audience experience.

To accompany the tour, JHJ will also be releasing a “Shattered Dreams” compilation album, which will be available on Revolver Records as a double vinyl edition, as well as on CD. This will be a compilation of their most well-known songs from the late 80s through to the present, and will include four brand new tracks.

Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, bass guitar), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits, the most well-known being "Shattered Dreams”. Released in March 1987, the song reached top 5 in the UK, mainland Europe, Asia, and secured the second position in Japan. This was followed by global successes like the anti-war anthem "I Don’t Want To Be A Hero,” "Turn Back The Clock" (featuring Kim Wilde), "Heart Of Gold" and "Don’t Say It’s Love." In 1988, "Shattered Dreams" reached number 2 on the US Billboard chart and topped the US Adult Contemporary chart. That same year, the album "Turn Back The Clock" entered the UK charts at number 1, selling over four million copies and achieving triple-platinum status.

After parting ways at their peak and not speaking for over 20 years, Johnny Hates Jazz reunited in 2010 and released the album "Magnetized" in 2013, the title track becoming an instant radio hit in the UK. However, Clark was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer shortly afterwards and all promotion came to a halt. He eventually made a full recovery, and the band turned their attention to live performing in the following years.

In 2018, JHJ marked the 30th Anniversary of "Turn Back The Clock" with a special edition featuring new acoustic versions of every song on the album. Their 2020 release, "Wide Awake," drew on inspiration from their musical roots in the 1970s. In addition, Clark co-wrote many new songs for Mike and The Mechanics with Genesis legend Mike Rutherford, and continues to work with him on various projects. In 2021, they were special guests of Level 42 on their “From Eternity To Here” UK tour, performing the length and breadth of the country. This preceded numerous festival appearances at home and overseas over the next two years.

In 2024, Johnny Hates Jazz completed a sell-out headline tour of the UK, encompassing performances at the Isle of Wight Festival, Carfest, and culminating in a Christmas show at Indigo At The O2. The evening featured a guest appearance from their old friend Kim Wilde, singing “Turn Back The Clock” with the band for the first time since its original release. They also played in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico the same year, as well as appearing on BBC Breakfast and doing an acoustic performance-cum-interview with Chris Evans for his Virgin Radio breakfast show. In 2025, they performed at various UK venues such as the London Palladium, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Manchester Bridgewater Hall and a headline show London’s iconic Union Chapel.

In 2026 they released a new single called “Soul Believer”. Written by Clark and Average White Band legend Hamish Stuart, the song honours the soul music of the 60’s, 70s and 80s that inspired so many musicians across the decades. 

Join us for what will be a truly memorable night of all the hits! 

Dining Tickets:

Dining tickets include a table reservation for the evening and a delicious two course dinner. Upon arrival you will be shown to your table where you can enjoy dinner & drinks before kicking back to enjoy the show. There are always vegetarian/vegan options on the menu and we are happy to cater for any other dietary requirements - although we kindly ask (in the case of major allegies) that guest notify us in advance where possible.

Premium booths require a minumum of 4 persons and there is a small additional surcharge for booking. Contact our showroom on 01825 790 200 to learn more and make a reservation. All guest are welcome to explore the showrooms (which are open all evening) before and after dinner and our friendly staff will be on hand to assist with any questions you have or purchases you may wish to make. Please follow social distancing guidelines at all times and pay attention to any one way systems arranged around the venue.

Standing Tickets:

Although we recommend dining tickets as the best way to experience our events, we also have limited room for standing guests at most shows. Due to the nature of our restaurant, standing guests are invited to use our bar and shopping areas until 30 minutes before the event. Standing guests are welcome to browse the Roger Dean Gallery, make use of the heated decking area and browse our showrooms until shortly before the show begins.Please note there is no allocated seating for standing guests.

Showtimes & Information:

Please note our doors open at 7pm. Tickets are non refundable however in the unlikely event a concert is cancelled, a refund will be offered or a credit note issued.

Unless otherwise stated all concerts will begin approx 8.45pm - 9pm and generally finish between 11.15pm and midnight.

Shows will usually consist of two 45 minute sets with a short 20 minute interval although this may vary between events. Please check the event specific information on your tickets after purchase.

In line with the relaxation of Government guidelines we have made the following changes to our Events Policy. The measures below are for all of our upcoming events from 28 February 2022.

• We encourage all guests to carry out a lateral flow test before attending any concerts at TB. In the unfortunate event of you, or one of your party, testing positive we will issue you with a credit note to use for further bookings!
• Hand sanitiser will available at various locations around the venue and we encourage you to use it
• Please support our staff by showing patience whenever queuing is required. We'll be trying our best to serve you as fast as possible!
• Please do not attend the event if you are feeling unwell or if you have been in contact with anyone with symptoms of Covid 19.
• By purchasing this ticket and attending the event you are declaring that you do not have symptoms of Covid 19.