Tom is an entrepreneur, podcaster, singer songwriter and musician, and fashion designer. Tom's first book, MILLION DOLLAR ADDICT, will be released in November 2023. This is a a guide to giving up alcohol but never giving up on your dreams. All Tom's ventures are independent, family run and managed by his beautiful fiancée and business partner, Deborah.
Tom hosts the Greatest Music of All Time Podcast. Guests have included Annie Lennox, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chick Corea, Smokey Robinson, Chance the Rapper, Dionne Warwick, Kevin Bacon, Seal, David Guetta, Dizzee Rascal, Christina Hendricks, Rose McGowan, Michael Imperioli, The Temptations, Kool & the Gang, Tears For Fears, Brooks & Dunn, Gloria Estefan, Sean Paul, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Toto, UB40, Chris Rea, The Pointer Sisters, Johnny Marr, Yes, London Grammar, David Crosby, Rachel Bilson, Don McLean, Counting Crows, The Hollies, Steve Perry, Shaggy, The Charlatans, Stewart Copeland, Sir Cliff Richard and Kool & the Gang.
Tom is a fashion designer. His founded his eponymous clothing business with a £6,000 government start-up loan upon his graduation from University. He encourages his customers to treasure their garments, backing each one with a lifetime guarantee. An early supporter of Tom's brand and his longstanding favourite customer is legendary Elton John drummer, Nigel Olsson.
Tom's Elton Tribute showcases extraordinary attention to detail in recreating Elton John's music live in concert, both solo and with band, as well as Tom’s unparalleled love of rhinestone encrusted tailoring and wearing sunglasses at night.
The Tom Cridland Agency provides marketing and communications services for brands, businesses and individuals. Tom and his team have worked on public relations, social media, full-service creative, Web3, music and influencer marketing for the likes of Rubik’s, Sweaty Betty, Henry Poole & Co, Castore, Craghoppers, Build-A-Bear, Cornerstone, Hometree, Teemill, Keela and Drumeo, helping execute collaborations with the likes of Range Rover, Aston Martin, Coutts and Adidas. The Tom Cridland Agency specialises in creating and developing campaigns for clients who are looking to be truly authentic and original.
Disclaimer: Tom Cridland wrote this bio himself. A more comprehensive account of his life so far would have encompassed more detail on his many years of binge drinking in karaoke bars.