The Band of Holy Joy

Band of Holy Joy
Band of Holy Joy
Band of Holy Joy
Background information
Also known asHoly Joy
OriginNew Cross, London
GenresUrban Folk music, Alternative pop, Post punk
Years active1984–1993, 2002–2003, 2007–present
LabelsTiny Global Productions, Rough Trade, Flim Flam, Cherry Red, Exotic Pylon Records, Moloko Plus, Stereogram Recordings, Radio Joy
Members
  • Johny Brown
  • James Stephen Finn
  • Peter Smith
  • Inga Tillere
  • Mark Beazley
Past members
  • Andy Astle
  • Chris Brierley
  • Alf Thomas
  • Karel van Bergen
  • John Jenkins
  • Brett Turnbull
  • Max Davies
  • Steve Hands
  • Mat Eric Hart
  • Adrian Bailey
  • Howard Jacques
  • Emrys Baird
  • William Lewington
  • Conor Harrington
  • Mark Cavener
  • Wendy Dunleavy
  • Gus Ferguson
  • Robert "Hacker" Jessett
  • Jub Jenkins
  • Hilary Jeffery
  • Louise Kleboe
  • Oscar Khan
  • Robert Lee
  • Paul O'Donnell
  • Franny Armstrong
  • Martine Thoquenne
  • Kacper Ziemianin
  • George Lovell
  • David Coulter
  • Howard Rickard
  • Paul Sampson
  • Tom Smith
  • Neil Starr
  • Leo Fernadez
  • Daryl Holley
  • Brenno Balbino
Websitewww.bandofholyjoy.co.uk

The Band of Holy Joy are an English band formed in New Cross, London, and initially active between 1984 and 1993, releasing several albums. In 1992, they abbreviated their name to Holy Joy. They reformed in 2002, under their original name, releasing a new album called Love Never Fails. They concentrated on other musical projects during 2003 to 2006. The band began performing live again in 2007 and since 2017 have released a number of albums on Tiny Global Productions, including Funambulist We Love You, Neon Primitives, Dreams Take Flight, and their latest critically acclaimed release Fated Beautiful Mistakes in 2023.