With a true passion for music alongside a well-developed taste in all genres, an energising stage presence and the ability to read perfectly his audience, its common knowledge that TOM COSTELLOE has got the art of DJ’ing to a standard that’s hard to beat...

He started DJ’ing in 1987, playing out at local pubs and clubs, and doing Weddings, Birthdays ETC. His natural talent was soon spotted and in 1991 he was offered a weekly residency at FUTURES a House club in Deptford (London).  Futures soon outgrew its venue and Tom linked up with Bernie Sinclair & Sean McClusky of LOVE RANCH who began the now infamous CLUB UK and Tom became resident of these events from 1992...

In the Summer of 1995 Tom was asked to become resident for 
LOVE RANCH at SPACE (Ibiza) 
on Thursday Mornings. Tom impressed several promoters on the island and was approached to play the legendary SPACE on Sunday mornings supporting the likes of Brandon Block and Alex P, and proved his versatility with set’s both inside and on the terrace. Whilst in Ibiza Tom Also played for SIGN OF THE TIMES, at many of the SUNRISE parties and at CAFÉ MAMBO and was also headlining at many of the smaller San Antonio clubs.

Back in the UK Tom Continued to Play for SIGN OF THE TIMES as the main resident, this time based in London at THE ROCKET. And 1998 saw further visits to Ibiza where Tom played for SUNNY SIDE UP at ES PARIDIS, CLOCKWORK ORANGE, and the now infamous GODSKITCHEN at AMNESIA where he made 6 appearances as a resident which continued the following year.

In 2000 Tom relocated to Devon as resident and promoter of EYECON at the 
DANCE ACADEMY, PLYMOUTH - playing alongside some of the world’s most talented and most wanted DJ’S, booking the artist's for this event and putting his unique slant on the line up's - you could never say it was all about one style, more like a mish mash of several! And that's the way TOM liked it!

This popular Saturday night event boasted a weekly attendance of 1200+ and an ever-growing group of dedicated followers that crammed the cavernous club almost full to capacity every week, all waiting for the time when TOM hit the decks with his weekly assault of upfront and classic tunes – basically

YOU knew when TOM COSTELLOE was on!!!
 
EYECON @ the Dance Academy was voted club of the year (regional) in MIXMAG in 2004 and received several similar accolades in music publications such as DJ mag, Muzik and Ministry Magazines.

Tom, accompanied by 
MANOCH BAHMANZADEH (owner) both turned the DANCE ACADEMY in Plymouth into one of the most respected and much loved events in the UK, and it’s sad loss still continues to this day...

Other clubs / events that Tom has appeared at in an illustrious  career spanning a period  of 20 plus years include: 

UNITY,CAPETOWN S.A, PEACH, 
KARANGA, GOLDEN, THE PUSSYCAT CLUB, AQUARIUM, KOOLWATERS, GLOW, AUBERGINE as well as events such as CREAMFIELDS, WORLD DANCE , ONE WORLD FESTIVAL, GALLERY-LONDON, PASSION LEICESTERSHIRE and RADIO 1 LIVE throughout the UK.

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Tom Baker is an ambitious and creative Acoustic artist who has the passion and enthusiasm to represent the South West as one of the stand out musicians to follow. His drive and determination doesn't overshadow his undoubted talent and after numerous television and radio appearances as well as frequent festival bookings, his career is certainly gathering momentum.

His ability to write, record & deliver vocals were finally noticed world wide and he was then asked to sign to the #1 Global publishing firm… ‘Notting Hill’. 

Still determined to show his ambition… 
2015 saw Tom pen many an original track, writing a full album of varied original music, from up beat blues, self help tracks & passionate love songs to then producing his own style of Nu, Funk, Soul Disco House material which then lead to developing his own DJ production alias:  - ‘T L X’ 

During 2016, whilst gigging frequently at pubs, clubs & festivals across the regions, Tom then decided it was time to record his debut EP with UK Producer, Josiah Manning (The Kris Barras Band) on home turf @ 'Momentum Studios' which then projected his original Dance & Acoustic music to be played live on air with BBC Introducing, Radio 1/Extra, Capital FM, Heart FM & many more independent streaming services including NUB sessions, Green Light Unplugged (MacMillan Cancer Charity) & Plymouths own Hospital radio. 

2018 and gaining recognition throughout Europe, Tom started writing lyrics and delivering his versatile vocals for A list producers including the likes of Gorgon City, Yolanda be cool, Calvin Harris, Deadmou5, Rita Ora, Dizzy Rascal, Benni Benassi, Carl Cox and also Korean Pop giants, BTS. 

Tom was finally rewarded with the opportunity to audition and represent the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest. 

Whilst still releasing music internationally, BBC Introducing also favoured Tom's vocal ability, tipping him as one to watch in 2019, rewarding him with the coveted upload of the week in the following January and also featuring him live on BBC Radio Devon for an exclusive interview and live performances. 

2020 was a tough year for everyone during the pandemic. Whilst absent from the stage, Tom hosted multiple live streams and helped raise over £5,000 for local charities such as St Luke’s, Age UK, Mental Health UK & Cancer Research. Before restrictions were imposed, Tom was working alongside ‘Crown Entertainment’ & was performing up to 120 Weddings & corporate events a year across the UK with the multi award winning wedding entertainment Duo… ‘The Swing Kings’. 

After the pandemic was becoming more manageable and having lots of time away from performing… Tom decided it was time to take to the bigger stage… 

In November 2022, Tom was asked to take centre stage for one of the South West’s most highly anticipated 7 piece Mow-town, Funk & Soul Fusion Band - ‘The Urban Party Project’ who are now are currently headlining festivals, recording live studio performances & guesting around some of the South West’s most prestigious venues. 

Tom catapulted into 2023 with a booking schedule full of Corporate Events, Weddings, Football Stadiums, Festivals as well as fronting the South West’s Mow-town, Funk & Soul favourites: ‘The Urban Party Project’. 

Arriving into early 2024, Tom had his heart set on taking his music internationally…

Tom finally had the opportunity to take his music down under to Australia and deliver a full service of Live Acoustic Entertainment, Compère/Master of Ceremonies & DJ for a very special bride and groom. 

Work is also undertaken for Weddings, Corporate, Pub and Club bookings.

Any further information or for booking requests please contact 07533477948 or e-mail tombakeracoustic@gmail.com

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