The Gig Cartel - Artist profiles: Focus

The band from the 1960s and 1970s that just keeps giving.

Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes, and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to UK and European concert stages during 2027. Fresh from successful 2026 touring and the 2024 release of their new studio album, Focus 12, they will traverse Europe to give their loyal fans what they always want: a good time and timeless music. Each song is breathtakingly unique, and each performance is different to the one before. How much longer will Focus tour? We have had 50 years of this amazingly spectacular show, and Focus have achieved so much in this time span.

There are many interesting facts about Focus. Polydor's record plant once closed to other bands to press nothing but Focus for ten days to meet demand. They were a favourite of Bob Harris on The Old Grey Whistle Test, and they held positions in the UK top ten charts for both singles and albums. Focus also featured in the orchestra pit for Victor Spinetti’s musical, Hair, and they have claimed a knighthood. Furthermore, their music soundtracked a 2010 football World Cup commercial featuring Wayne Rooney. Finally, their hit "Hocus Pocus" featured in the iconic car chase sequence after the bank heist in the 2017 movie Baby Driver, and it also featured in Disney’s Trolls World Tour movie in 2020.

The men of Focus are looking forward to seeing you all at their favourite venues, and a few exciting new ones too.