THE Brook in Southampton plays host to BAFTA nominated and Ivor Novello award winning songwriter Jem Godfrey's band Frost* on Thursday ( April 6).

The progressive rock band was formed by Jem in 2005 after five years of writing million selling number 1 records for the likes of Holly Valance, Atomic Kitten and X-Factor. The band quickly gained attention with the release of their debut album “Milliontown in 2006 which remains an oft cited influence to this day with many up and coming bands.

Jem also mixed and co-produced four songs with Gary Barlow for the soundtrack album of the Broadway Musical "Finding Neverland" for Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez and Trey Songz, Nick Jonas and Kiesza. Godfrey again worked with Barlow on four songs for the album "Fly" inspired by the new Eddie The Eagle film for Holly Johnson, Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman, Paul Young and Tony Hadley. He also composes the jingles for BBC Radio 2

To date Frost* have released two studio albums and a live album, with a new album released in 2016.

A Review of their first gig of 2016 at Sub89, Reading stated: "They needn’t have worried. Not only are they in good mood, they are also in exceptional form, delivering a pulsating and hugely energetic set which, from start to finish, is a sustained display of vibrant and spirited virtuosity. The musicianship is delightfully intricate, the timing in the interplay between the instruments is immaculate and from the outset there is an irresistible vitality and momentum which gathers you up, sweeps you along and leaves you completely breathless”. Rob Fisher, The Progressive Aspect

Frost* play The Brook on Thursday April 6, 466 Portswood Rd. Southampton, SO17 3SD.

Doors: 8pm Tickets: £15(adv) £17(doors) Venue: 023 8055 5366