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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm thrilled to announce my headline shows for next summer, with some very special guests! Pre-sale opens from Tuesday 29/09/26 at 10am BST. Sign-up to my mailing list by 9am tomorrow for access: hollyjohnson.com General tickets go on-sale from Friday 2/10/26 at 10am BST.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My newly re-issued single 'Legendary Children' (All Of Them Queer) releases on limited edition pink 12" vinyl next month, along with brand new tees. Out on October 31st, you can pre-order here: lnk.to/legendarychi...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Photos from Die 80-er Live in Frankfurt last month ❤️ I'll be returning to the festival in Cologne next summer, on July 3rd 2027. Tickets are available here: 80er-live.de/koeln/#tickets 📸 Boris Korpak, Sven Oliver Schibat

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

23/09/1989: On the cover of Record Mirror for an interview about my single 'Heaven's Here', which was released in September '89 as the fourth and final single from 'Blast'.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Recently you asked me some questions, and I've answered! Here's the first in the series, speaking about my 1994 autobiography 'A Bone In My Flute'. To see me answering more of your questions, be sure to follow my TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mrhollyjohn....

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

September 1984: me being fierce at the Arena di Verona for Festivalbar, on a European promo trip. While rehearsing for the show Lene Lovich and Nina Hagen roller skated over to us on the stage for a chat! 🛼

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📸 Me and Maxine Peake, at the opening of the museum of Liverpool's Holly Johnson exhibition, on this day in 2024. Revisit a virtual tour of the exhibition here: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/holly-johnso...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

When Lemmy of Motorhead gatecrashed Frankie Goes To Hollywood's performance of 'Relax' on German TV show Musikladen in 1984... 🧨

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

'This Was Me' was released this month in 2021, recorded as a duet with Richard E. Grant for the soundtrack of 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' - written by Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae. Here I am performing it live at Ancienne Belgique in 2023! ✨

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Throwback to Gay Pride in Hyde Park, 1999: casting revellers for the 'Disco Heaven' promo video, photographed by Ian David Baker. Angie Brown, Jasper Conran and Boy George also played cameo parts in the video!

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Spotted some fans sporting the classic Frankie Say Relax t-shirts at my headline shows this festival season! Who's still got their original t-shirt from Frankie Goes To Hollywood's 1984 tour?

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

'Americanos' live from my headline performance at The Brit Fest this summer. 📹 manchestertheatrical

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📸 Photographed by Ian Dickson, 1985. Fiddling with my new Sony WM-W800 Twin Cassette Walkman I bought in Tokyo.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Behind the scenes at my recent headline performance at Die 80-er Live! I'll be back in Germany later this year touring with Night of the Proms, tickets are available here: linktr.ee/mrhollyjohnson

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Myself, Ian Broudie, Bill Drummond, Budgie and Jayne Casey as Big In Japan - photographed at the first Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool, in the summer of 1977. 📸 Photos from Hilary Steele and my archives

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

‘Two Tribes’ live from my headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this month 💥 During the summer of 1984, ‘Two Tribes’ spent nine consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, becoming the longest-running No.1 single in the UK of the 1980s.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hit me with those laser beams ⚡️ Relax - Live at The Piece Hall in Halifax. 📹 hifi_lounge

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Captured at my headline shows at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and The Piece Hall in Halifax over the weekend. Thanks to everyone who has come out to see me at my summer shows this festival season! 📸 Cuffe and Taylor, Dave Lawrence

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Piece Hall was a magnificent venue as was Scarborough outdoor Venue . Thanks to both audiences for a wonderful reception

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Performing at Pride in 1994 ➡️ 2026. "I just feel blessed that I can still perform," - speaking to Attitude Magazine after my set at Brighton Pride earlier this month.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Another snippet from my recent interview series: talking about how I wrote Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) to help the LGBTQ+ community reclaim the word 'queer' in the 90s. The 2026 re-released version is available to stream and buy now: lnk.to/legendarychi...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

'Welcome To The Pleasuredome' at Die 80er Live on the weekend. 🙌 Danke, Frankfurt!

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

ICYMI: Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) is coming to limited-edition pink vinyl, featuring two of the original versions alongside two brand-new remixes from Luv Foundation (UK). I’m also releasing new tees, grab yours now! Out October 31st, available to order here: lnk.to/legendarychildren

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I'm excited to share that Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) is coming to limited edition pink vinyl! It features two of the original versions, plus two brand new remixes by Luv Foundation (UK). And if you're quick, the first 50 copies will be signed by me.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I hope you've been enjoying the new Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) re-issue and remixes! 🙌 Listen to the official playlist now: open.spotify.com/playlist/2Fu...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Moments from a truly special weekend! It was an honour to perform at Pride for the first time since the '90s, joined by the incredible Brighton Gay Men's Chorus for ‘The Power Of Love’.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Celebrating 'The Power Of Love' at Brighton Pride alongside the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus, a moment I'll never forget 🩷

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The re-issued version of Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) and new remixes by Luv Foundation (UK) are out today! Listen now: republicofmusic.lnk.to/LegendaryChi... I hope you enjoy them! ❤️

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I'm very excited to be playing at Brighton Pride this Sunday, and will be joined by very special guests the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus! See you there 🕺

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer), originally released in 1994 to celebrate my first performance at Pride. 🏳️‍🌈 The reissued version and new remixes will be yours next Friday, July 31st! Pre-save now: republicofmusic.lnk.to/LegendaryChi...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

To celebrate over 30 years since my first appearance at Pride, I'm happy to share that I'm re-releasing Legendary Children (All Of Them Queer) with new remixes from Luv Foundation UK. Coming July 31st, you can pre-save now: republicofmusic.lnk.to/LegendaryChi...

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Hamburg, it was a pleasure to be back! Thank you for coming out to see me at Die80er Live this weekend 🕺 📹 krampe.markus

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Something’s coming very soon… any guesses? Sign-up to my mailing list to be the first to hear: bit.ly/3RHdfJN 📸 Mike Owen, 1994

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I sat down recently to chat about my upcoming performance at Brighton Pride, and other exciting things that will be happening soon... Here's the first snippet from the series: talking about the last time I performed at Pride, in 1997.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Last month at the Palace Art Hotel in Pezinok, Slovakia ❤️ 📸 Photos by Peter Ševčík

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Shooting stars never stop 💫 Performing 'Welcome to the Pleasuredome' on Peter's Pop Show with Frankie Goes To Hollywood, 1985. Still part of my setlist in 2026!

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Who's ready to RELAX at sea next summer? Tickets are now on sale for Rewind The Cruise! Get yours here: rewindthecruise.com

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I loved Bonnie Tyler she was such a great singer and a lovely down to earth Welsh Woman . Sorry to hear of her passing . They just don't make them like her anymore ♥️

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Performing 'The Power of Love' on the finale of The Voice Italy in 2019, with Morgan on keys 🎹

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Cheshire, you were wonderful at the weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to see me at The Brit Fest 🫶

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

"Relax was written in my head, and I sang it out loud to myself walking down the middle of Princes Avenue in Liverpool, laughing as I went." - speaking to The Guardian in 2021 about how we made 'Relax'. 📹 Performing with Frankie Goes To Hollywood on Italian TV show Discoring, 1984.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

One month to go until I play the Sunday afternoon legends' slot at Brighton Pride! Remaining tickets are available here: prideonthepark.co.uk

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Last night at Palace Art Hotel , Pezinok , Bratislava , Slovakia. Thank you for an amazing show!

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I’m on the cover of Blitzed Magazine for their July/August issue, interviewed by Marc Massive. Shot at the iconic Brighton Pier! You can grab your copy here: blitzedmag.com/product/blit... 🙌

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Join me on a very special cruise through the Norwegian Fjords in June 2027 - featuring a stellar 80s line-up, including ABC, Go West, Nik Kershaw, Pat Sharp, The Gangsters & more! Presale starts Monday 6th of July at 9am. For more information and pricing, please visit RewindTheCruise.com

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

June 1984: photographed here on the Virgin Atlantic maiden flight to the USA 🇺🇸

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

'Dancing With No Fear' was released as a single on this day in 2015, from my fourth solo album 'Europa'.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What's your favourite song from 'Liverpool'? 🎥 'Warriors Of The Wasteland' with FGTH on Spanish TV show Tocata, 1986.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Wishing Alison Moyet a very Happy Birthday today! 📸 From my photo archives: Pictured with Alison at the ARENA Verona Italy Festivalbar in '84.

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Holly Johnson @mrhollyjohnson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I'm very excited to be performing at Night of the Proms this year in Belgium and Germany! 🎫 Tickets are available now: www.notp.com

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