From the Jam

The 1865 presents, by arrangement with Midnight Mango, From The Jam on Friday 30th April 2027 at The 1865.

From The Jam bring a high-energy performance featuring the hits of The Jam, anthems that defined a generation.

From The Jam was formed in 2004 when Russell Hastings joined forces with two members of the original Jam line-up, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler. What began as a celebration of one of Britain’s influential bands grew into an international touring act, attracting both lifelong Jam fans and new generations discovering the music for the first time.

Rather than attempting to imitate The Jam, the band’s reputation has been built on authenticity and a strong ability to recreate the energy and spirit of the original recordings and live performances.

“I just go up and sing the songs how I remember them being sung. I’m many thousands of shows in now and had the good fortune of performing alongside Bruce and Rick for many years. We became great friends, and I suppose some of those musical idiosyncrasies rubbed off. Whatever the reason, it works, and people love singing these songs that mean so much to them.”
– Russell Hastings

In 2010, Rick Buckler left to pursue other projects, with Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings continuing alongside drummer Mark Brzezicki of Big Country. Around this time, the first Foxton & Hastings album, Back In The Room, was recorded at Paul Weller’s Black Barn Studios and featured Weller on several tracks, including the single Number Six.

The band’s success continued to grow internationally, with tours across the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, and the United States. In 2015, Foxton & Hastings released their second album, Smash The Clock, featuring guest appearances from Steve Cropper, Wilko Johnson, Paul Weller and Paul Jones.

Over the years, From The Jam has become a regular touring act celebrating the music of The Jam, performing at major festivals and venues including the Brighton Centre, Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, Rock City Nottingham and many of the country’s theatres and concert halls.

Following health issues, Bruce Foxton retired from touring after his final performance with the band in August 2025. Today, Russell Hastings continues to lead From The Jam alongside Mike Randon (drums), Gary Simmons (bass), and Andy Fairclough (keyboards), keeping alive the legacy of The Jam while also performing material from the band’s studio albums.