Book Launch — Paul Weller: Dancing Through The Fire
Metronome London
Wednesday 10 September 2025
6:30 pm : Doors
Seating
14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+)
Tickets
General admission: £17.50 + booking fee
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Event starts 7 pm prompt
Ends 8.45 pm
Followed by book signing
To celebrate the launch of Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History, please join us for an evening of conversation with author Dan Jennings and special guests.
Taking place the night before publication, this special event marks the release of the definitive book on one of British music’s most iconic figures.
Spanning nearly 50 years of creativity, the book draws on over 250 interviews to explore Paul Weller’s remarkable journey — from The Jam and The Style Council to his ever-evolving solo career.
Join us for behind-the-scenes insights, stories from the book, and a celebration of an extraordinary musical legacy.
Panellists
Andy Macdonald
Founder of Go! Discs and Independiente record labels. Andy signed Paul Weller to Go! Discs, releasing the albums Paul Weller, Wild Wood and Stanley Road, and continued to work with him on Independiente with Days of Speed and Illumination.
Claire Moon
Paul Weller’s trusted manager of nearly 20 years, ensuring the music, the business, and the fans always come first.
Jacko Peake
Saxophonist and flautist, a long-time collaborator with Paul Weller, whose playing has shaped classic albums and live shows.
Malcolm Gerrie
Iconic TV producer behind The Tube, The White Room and The Brits bringing some of Weller’s TV greatest performances to the screen.
John Wilson
Acclaimed broadcaster and journalist. John conducted many in-depth interviews with Weller, including for Radio 4 specials, the Suburban 100 book, the These Three podcast, and documentaries about True Meanings and On Sunset.
Nigel ‘Spanner’ Sweeney
Legendary plugger who helped break The Jam and went on to champion The Style Council and Paul Weller’s solo career.
Accessibility
If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected]. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements.
London location
41 Commercial Rd
London
E1 1LA
Unfortunately, tube strikes are due to occur on the day of the event affecting London Underground services. At the time of writing, there is no disruption on DLR, Elizabeth Line, Overground Lines or bus services.
Here are some nearby transport line alternatives to access the venue:-
Whitechapel – 0.5 miles (Elizabeth Line / Overground)
Shadwell Station – 0.6 miles (DLR / Overground)
Fenchurch Street Station – 0.7 miles (Overground)
Shoreditch High Street – 0.9 (Overground)
Buses
Aldgate East Bus Station (Stop H) – 0.2 miles / 5mins
Commercial Road (Stop A) – 0.2 miles
We advise that you consider extra time in planning your journey. More information and any updates can be found here https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes
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Book Launch — Paul Weller: Dancing Through The Fire
Event starts 7 pm prompt
Ends 8.45 pm
Followed by book signing
To celebrate the launch of Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History, please join us for an evening of conversation with author Dan Jennings and special guests.
Taking place the night before publication, this special event marks the release of the definitive book on one of British music’s most iconic figures.
Spanning nearly 50 years of creativity, the book draws on over 250 interviews to explore Paul Weller’s remarkable journey — from The Jam and The Style Council to his ever-evolving solo career.
Join us for behind-the-scenes insights, stories from the book, and a celebration of an extraordinary musical legacy.
Panellists
Andy Macdonald
Founder of Go! Discs and Independiente record labels. Andy signed Paul Weller to Go! Discs, releasing the albums Paul Weller, Wild Wood and Stanley Road, and continued to work with him on Independiente with Days of Speed and Illumination.
Claire Moon
Paul Weller’s trusted manager of nearly 20 years, ensuring the music, the business, and the fans always come first.
Jacko Peake
Saxophonist and flautist, a long-time collaborator with Paul Weller, whose playing has shaped classic albums and live shows.
Malcolm Gerrie
Iconic TV producer behind The Tube, The White Room and The Brits bringing some of Weller’s TV greatest performances to the screen.
John Wilson
Acclaimed broadcaster and journalist. John conducted many in-depth interviews with Weller, including for Radio 4 specials, the Suburban 100 book, the These Three podcast, and documentaries about True Meanings and On Sunset.
Nigel ‘Spanner’ Sweeney
Legendary plugger who helped break The Jam and went on to champion The Style Council and Paul Weller’s solo career.
Accessibility
If you have any particular requirements or queries, please email us ahead of the event at [email protected]. We will always do our best to accommodate individual requirements.
London location
41 Commercial Rd
London
E1 1LA
Unfortunately, tube strikes are due to occur on the day of the event affecting London Underground services. At the time of writing, there is no disruption on DLR, Elizabeth Line, Overground Lines or bus services.
Here are some nearby transport line alternatives to access the venue:-
Whitechapel – 0.5 miles (Elizabeth Line / Overground)
Shadwell Station – 0.6 miles (DLR / Overground)
Fenchurch Street Station – 0.7 miles (Overground)
Shoreditch High Street – 0.9 (Overground)
Buses
Aldgate East Bus Station (Stop H) – 0.2 miles / 5mins
Commercial Road (Stop A) – 0.2 miles
We advise that you consider extra time in planning your journey. More information and any updates can be found here https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes
