Apex to host singer, songwriter and guitarist, John Power

Singer, songwriter and guitarist, John Power (pictured above) and the frontman of Britpop band Cast, is set to appear at The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, later this month.

He started his rock ’n’ roll career as an 18-year-old in Liverpool band, The La’s.

After winning success with their hit “There She Goes”, he left in 1991 to form Cast and enjoyed seven Top Ten hits, including “Finetime”, “Alright” and “Walkaway”.

In his new show “Cast, The La’s and Me”, Power will be reflecting on his Britpop years, mixing well-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.

Cast have enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance with their 2024 record, “Love Is The Call”, with sell-out tours and the invitation to join Oasis on their summer stadium tour.

It’s not the first time; Cast famously supported Oasis at their record-breaking 1996 Knebworth show, which, for many, marked the zenith of Britpop.

“Meeting Liam and Noel was a really important moment, and we’ve maintained those relationships. It was incredible to support Liam on his tour and we’re blown away to have been invited to support them this summer,” said Power. 

In 1995, Cast’s debut album “All Change” shot to No. 7 in the UK charts, reaching double platinum and becoming the fastest selling debut album in the history of the Polydor label.

Their next record, “Mother Nature Calls”, repeated the trick, reaching No. 3 on the chart and again securing a platinum disc.

In “Cast, The La’s and Me”, Power will be going back to his roots: Liverpool.

“Whether it was hearing The Beatles on the radio or The Bunnymen, Liverpool was a remarkable place to grow up. Music is in our blood, and that’s really how it all started for me,” said Power.

“Britpop was a fine time. Although, like most things, the legends and myths grow – but it was certainly a great time to be in a band and to be a fan of music.

“There was also an optimism in the air, but you know, it’s all cycles.

“We have to make today and tomorrow the place to be – the here and now is where it’s at.

“When you’re young and immortal, you think it’s going to last forever. But like everything in life, it’s a seasonal occupation.”

 “I’m looking forward to telling a few of the stories, to looking back and to looking forward, and to playing some of the songs that people know and love.”

 John Power will be at The Apex on Thursday, March 20, at 7.30pm.

See www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 for more information, or to book tickets.