The Welsh icon is to play the Cambridge venue this summer to boost the pandemic-hit grassroots music scene.
Sir Tom will perform at the 850-seat Junction on September 14th as part of the 'Revive Live Tour', a partnership between The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust that aims to help revive the UK’s grassroots live music sector.
The Welshman said,““Musicians can record in their bedrooms, but they can’t learn to perform in public without a place to play.
"Without that, there is no way you can communicate directly to people. It’ll be tough to hone your skills and you’ll never have the thrill of feeling their feedback.
"Without a grassroots music venue, the neighbourhood won’t have a place where people can come together to discover and support a new talent.
"So support your local pub, club, gym or church or wherever someone has the guts to bring in some entertainment, it makes all the difference both to budding artists and the community.
"I’m delighted to be able to perform a special show as part of The National Lottery’s Revive Live Tour and to be celebrating the return of live music.”
Up to 30,000 tickets - about half of those available - will be gifted to National Lottery players.
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