KU Stockton to host intimate Ordinary Boys gig

They will take the stage at KU in Stockton at 7pm on May 22 for an show ahead of a summer of big outdoor gigs.

Fans can expect a mix of old favourites and new material, including their latest single Peer Pressure.

The band, a three-piece from Worthing, rose to fame in the early 2000s and are best known for their single Boys Will Be Boys and other hits like Nine2Five and Talk Talk Talk.

Their debut album, Over The Counter Culture, was released in 2004, followed by Brassbound in 2005 and their third album, How To Get Everything You Ever Wanted In Ten Easy Steps, in 2006, which leaned more towards commercial pop.

The Ordinary Boys toured extensively during their early years, supporting major artists such as Morrissey, Paul Weller, and The Who.

They also appeared on iconic music programmes including Later… with Jools Holland and one of the final episodes of Top of the Pops before their split in 2008.

Frontman Samuel Preston went on to write songs for artists including Olly Murs, Kylie Minogue, and Enrique Iglesias before the band reunited in 2015.

Their return saw the release of a self-titled album on their own label, Treat Yourself.

More recently, the band released a collaborative single with Olly Murs titled Christmas Starts Tonight in December 2025, followed by Peer Pressure in April 2026.

The Stockton show will feature support from Bishop Auckland-based indie singer-songwriter Frankie Dobson.

KU, located on Prince Regent Street, is a well-known venue in the Teesside live music scene and has previously hosted acts such as Wolf Alice, The 1975, and Arctic Monkeys.

Tickets are priced at £16 plus booking fees and are available via fatsoma.com.

The event is open to ages 14 and over, with under-18s requiring adult supervision.