The Spitfires

The Spitfires are a Watford-based group who have released five studio albums, one live album and several singles, and have extensively toured the UK and Europe since their inception in 2012. The band scored a national UK number 1 vinyl single in April 2016 with ‘So Long’, a number 2 vinyl single in May 2017 with ‘Move On’ and their first two albums ("Response" and "A Thousand Times") reached number 6 in the UK independent album charts. The band is led by lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Billy Sullivan. Their work ethic, sharp style and powerful song-writing mixed with acute social commentary has made this fiercely independent band one of the most popular underground success stories in the UK today. With over 400 gigs under their belt, the band have built up a passionate following that travel over land and sea to shows and this enables gigs to be more an ‘event’. DJ’s Gary Crowley (BBC London), Steve Lamacq (BBC6Music) and Rodney Bingenheimer (KROQ) are fans and they’ve supported the likes of Paul Weller and The Specials. Billy Sullivan give the band a day with a last concert at London Ballroom, Saturday 26th February 2022 and start a solo career.

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