Tim Burgess took to his official Twitter account on August 31st, to deliver the shattering news to fans that Tim’s Twitter Listening Party had come to an end after three years of success.
From Some Friendly to Wham! The Singles.
1,366 albums that we heard together, over 1,213 days from March 23rd 2020. The Twitter @LlSTENlNG_PARTY was a beautiful thing. Thanks to everyone who joined us x x pic.twitter.com/RrZpClawf5— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) August 31, 2023
Tim Burgess, a member of The Charlatans, created this unique listening experience when the UK was plunged into lockdown in March 2020. Realising the loss of live music, he wanted to recreate this experience.
Tim used his Twitter platform to create the incredible show at the end of March 2020. Tim’s Listening Party saw huge success and in March 2023 he took the show to Absolute Radio.
Content Director for Absolute Radio, Paul Sylvester, said “Tim’s Listening Party has become a phenomenon. Giving audiences the chance to listen to the music and conversation while engaging with other fans on social media ties everything together.”
After 3 years of amazing success, at a time when the UK was down on its luck, Tim brought new meaning to live music. Inviting listeners to stream the album and follow along with him, joining other like-minded souls to converse about the songs and albums in real time.
Following on from his recent tweet, Tim reminded fans that there are over 1000 listening parties available to replay on their website.
He also added a further tweet, confirming there would not be a show on Absolute Radio this coming Sunday the 3rd September; however, the former Charlatan member told his listeners that next Sunday the 9th September at 10pm, there would be a special episode and he would be filling that guest spot and the show would be hosted by Danielle Perry.
It is still uncertain, if this will be the final Tim’s Listening Party show or not.
There’s no @LlSTENlNG_PARTY on @absoluteradio tomorrow but back next Sunday at 10pm with a special episode. @danielleperry will be the host, I’m the guest and Tellin’ Stories is the featured album. Join us… pic.twitter.com/q0OV2nRT9U
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) September 2, 2023
Fans and listeners took to Twitter in reply to Tim’s recent news, that it would be the end of Tim’s Listening Party.
One listener tweeted “A sad day if this is how it ends. You made a beautiful thing, Tim. I don’t think any of us who ever took part will ever forget it. A true beacon in dark days. Thanks so much and all at @LlSTENlNG_PARTY.”
A sad day if this is how it ends. You made a beautiful thing, Tim. I don’t think any of us who ever took part will ever forget it. A true beacon in dark days. Thanks so much and all at @LlSTENlNG_PARTY HQ ♥️
— Graham (@GrahamCD272) August 31, 2023
Another fan added to say, “Aye, a wonderful experience! The very best thing to rise from 2020 without a doubt.
Aye, a wonderful experience! The very best thing to rise from 2020 without a doubt.
Congratulations , you should all be very proud
— Alan C (@Konn63) August 31, 2023
No further details have been release by Tim Burgess. at to what those new endeavour’s may be. Only to tune into Absolute Radio next Sunday for that special episode.
