Wendy James

Name: Wendy James
Start: 2025-10-10T20:00:00+01:00
Location: The Brook

Schedule

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Brook | Southampton, EN

£22 Adv / MOTD / 14+ (under 18's accompanied)
WENDY JAMES is a true icon of the '80s and '90s alternative music scene, a fearless artist whose influence and style continue to resonate today. As the frontwoman of Transvision Vamp, she redefined what it meant to be a rock star—bold, unapologetic, and effortlessly cool. With her platinum blonde hair, razor-sharp attitude, and sharp sense of style, she became a symbol of empowerment and defiance for a generation. Her magnetic stage presence, paired with her raw, seductive vocals, made her a figure of fascination, not just in music but also in fashion and culture.
But Wendy James is so much more than just a pop sensation. She was one of the few female musicians in the late '80s and early '90s who seamlessly blended mainstream appeal with gritty, underground rock sensibilities. Her post-Transvision Vamp career saw her evolve, experimenting with a more mature, introspective sound while retaining the boundary-pushing spirit that made her a household name.
In a time when women in rock were often pushed to the sidelines, Wendy James became a trailblazer—staying ahead of trends, making bold creative decisions, and never shying away from controversy or reinvention. She remains a symbol of independence, resilience, and artistic freedom, constantly proving that true icons don't just follow the path—they create their own. Wendy James isn't just a pop star; she’s a genre-defying legend who helped shape the alternative music landscape.
Born in London and now dividing her time between New York City and France since the 2000s, Wendy James has made her mark through a series of high-profile collaborations. She’s worked with legends like Elvis Costello, James Williamson of Iggy & the Stooges, Lenny Kaye of The Patti Smith Group, and James Sclavunos from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Throughout her career, she has released 10 albums, spanning from 1988 to 2024, each showcasing her evolving artistry and diverse musical influences.
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