CELEBRATING more than 40 years of remarkable music, 10cc are touring the UK once again.

Originally founded in 1972, the multi-award-winning group has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. They are also considered to be technical pioneers, producing ground-breaking music that pushed the boundaries of what was possible with analogue music technology.

Opening for 10cc, acoustic singer-songwriter Iain Hornal’s soft style and arresting vocals made for a simple but enjoyable set. Combined with his natural chattiness and confidence on stage, his performance was a great start to the night.

10cc entered the stage in grand fashion, back-lit silhouettes accompanied echoing synths and reverberating guitar chords. The audience went wild; a testament to the band’s enduring status and appeal.

Led by original member Graham Gouldman and guitarist Rick Fenn, 10cc led the audience through their catalogue of popular tunes. While the inclusion of several samey, overlong instrumental solos between some of the early numbers did feel somewhat self-indulgent, there’s no denying their musical talents, and the little slices of history around some of the songs were genuinely amusing.

The band weren’t prepared to rest on their laurels either. Classics like Art For Art’s Sake and Dreadlock Holiday got a good amount of applause from the eager crowd, but there were several stand-out moments that raised the bar higher, including an on-screen cameo appearance by former band member Kevin Godley for Somewhere In Hollywood, and an excellent a cappella version of the debut hit Donna.

Still going strong, 10cc put on a good show for their loyal fans with their upbeat, irreverent style and exceptional musicality.