
"A curious but crammed shoebox full of instant delights. A punky violette noir, where the Cocteaus came and met Kate Bush head on" Melody Maker 1986
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Live Shows
3000+ live performances and still counting ... ( slowly )
After 40+ years of non-stop touring - literally all over the world - we have decided to
spend more time on writing, recording and making more crazy music videos.
However we do intend to continue performing local shows as and when they come up -
so please take the opportunity and support us if you can - thank you
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Dorking Westival 2026
SATURDAY 2nd MAY 2026
Kings Arms Stage, West Street, Dorking
On Stage 5pm for a ONE HOUR set
This annual festival over multiple stages from 1-3 May features numerous bands all raising money for charity - which this year is East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service - so please come and support live music and give generously. Thank you
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Brockham Fayre 2026
SATURDAY 11th JULY 2026
Big stage on the green from early evening
More details soon ...
Histoire
OBJAYDA's secret lies in the unlikely songwriting partnership between Tarn Ockenden & Tim Howe following their chance encounter in a recording session back in 1982.
Since then the band have toured continuously through out the UK, Europe & beyond with over 3000 live performances to some half million music lovers along the way - either headlining or supporting various names - especially & unsurprisingly those from the 1980s. They have also written, recorded and released thirteen studio albums selling several thousand physical copies and attracting media coverage from the likes of BBC Radio One and Two, BBC Introducing, Radio Six International, Absolute Radio, French, Australian & Canadian radio stations and BBC and independent television. Their single Skeleton Bob was championed by UK comedian and showbiz celebrity Frank Skinner on his national radio breakfast show and who is reputed to be a fan!
OBJAYDA is completed by drummer John Coombes and also - honorary youngest member Amélie Howe ( Tim's daughter ) on some of their studio projects.
More recently the band has become synonymous with their ever outlandish music videos seeking to push the boundaries in an effort to continue to reach their ever expanding audience around the globe. Please do check out the YouTube channel.


























































































































