Tom Walker surprises fans with impromptu gig outside Spudman's trailer

Fans couldn't believe their luck

Tom Walker
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 5th Feb 2024

Tom Walker is just released his latest single 'Head Underwater' and while promoting his new song he surprised fans by performing outside Spudman's trailer. Spudman has been going viral TikTok recently as he serves his delicious looks spuds to the hungry public.

In the latest video shared by Tom Walker, he can be seen serving up the spuds to the public, before going on a walk around meeting the fans and performing songs for his fans.

Tom previously told us in an interview he was a fan of Spudman, he said: "Have you seen Spudman? He's my favourite at the minute, the guy that makes jacket potatoes, honestly he's unbelievable. I don't know what it is about him, he just makes baked potatoes all day. I can't stop watching the content."

He went on to say: "He's in Tamworth right, I've seen the other day he's got a queue round the corner. Apparently some days he sells like 3000 baked potatoes! It's nuts! He's got a massive oven, honestly, he just bought another one!"

Fans couldn't believe their luck when the 'Leave The Light On' singer turned up to sing in Tamworth, with many taking to social media. One fan shared some photos and a video of his performance.

When is Tom Walker on tour in the UK?

Tom is set to embark of his 'I Am' tour later this year and tickets are still available to buy for it. Starting in Cardiff on 18th April, Tom's tour continues across the UK, ending in London on 7th May.

Buy tickets now to see Tom Walker on tour from Aloud.com

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Take a look through Tom Walker's amazing career:

Before 2016: Tom Walker's beginnings

Tom Walker graduated from London's College of Contemporary Music (now known as London College of Creative Media). However, before he got his big break in music, he used to busk and he worked as a photo booth attendant, revealing in an interview: "I busked around London for a year, also working as a photo booth attendant, which is like the guy that goes down to events, babysits the drunk people, shows them how to work the photo booth".

2016: Tom Walker collaborated with his housemates

Starting out in the music industry, Tom worked with his housemates which included members of the band Whilk & Misky. In 2016 his song 'Sun Goes Down' was played on a national radio station, leading him to be signed to Relentless not long after.


Later that year he officially released his debut song 'Fly Away with Me'.

2017: Tom Walker released ‘Just You and I’ (acoustic)

An acoustic version of 'Just You and I' was released, and Tom was chosen by an American radio DJ as their artist of the month. Tom also appeared on NBC's Today show, performing his song. 'Just You and I' was later re-released in January 2019, and reached the Top 3 in the UK.


In 2017, Tom also supported a number of well-known singers including George Ezra, Jake Bugg and The Script.

2017: Tom Walker released ‘Leave a Light On’

'Leave a Light On' was Tom's breakthrough song. He had chart success with the song when it reached Number 7 in the UK and Top 10 in a number of other countries. 'Leave a Light On' was included on his 2019 album 'What a Time to Be Alive'.


'Leave a Light On' was co-written and produced by Steve Mac, famous for working with Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, P!nk and many more artists.

2018: Rudimental released ‘Walk Alone’ featuring Tom Walker

Rudimental and Tom Walker released 'Walk Alone' in October 2018. The song's official music video, which was filmed in New Zealand, has now had more than 4.7 million views.
Watch the music video on YouTube

2019: Tom Walker released ‘What a Time to Be Alive’

Tom's debut album 'What a Time to Be Alive' was released on 1st March 2019. The album included his hits 'Leave a Light On', 'Just You and I' and 'Better Half of Me'. The album reached Number 1 in the UK.

2019: Tom Walker won a BRIT Award

Tom won his first BRIT Award for Best Breakthrough Act in 2019. His song 'Leave the Light On' was also nominated for Best British Single.

2020: ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ certified Platinum in the UK

Selling over 300,000 units in the UK, 'What a Time to Be Alive' was certified Platinum in the UK. The album remained in the Top 20 for over 50 weeks and climbed back into the Top 10 after the release of the deluxe edition.

2022: Tom Walker released ‘Serotonin’

Tom released his single 'Serotonin' in April 2022, sharing the music video on the day of release. The beautifully shot video shows a difficult relationship between a father and daughter, interspersed by shots of Tom, accompanied by a stunning backdrop of hot air balloons flying over Mexico City.
Watch the music video for 'Serotonin' on YouTube

2023: Tom Walker released 'Burn'

Tom released the single 'Burn' in September 2023 and celebrated the release with a series of surprise events in Glasgow, Manchester and London.

2023: Tom Walker announces his biggest tour yet

Tom Walker announces his biggest tour yet will take place in 2024, supporting his second album called 'I Am'.

2023: Tom Walker announces his second album 'I Am'

Tom Walker announces his second album, called 'I Am' will be released in September 2024.

2024: Tom Walker announced as special guests on The Script's tour

Tom Walker has been announced as a special guest joining The Script on their 'Satellites' Tour.

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Tom Walker starts his 'I Am' tour in April 2024

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The meanings behind Tom Walker's most popular songs

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