Paul Spong

Quick Facts

Paul Spong
  • Name
    Paul Spong
  • Role
    Trumpeter and Session Musician
  • Date of Birth
    1 Dec 1961 (64 years old)

    • Summary

    Paul Spong is a British trumpeter and session musician born in December 1961. He performed with Robbie Williams from 1999 to 2003 and has recorded with Wham!, Elton John, George Michael, and Kate Bush. His credits span pop, film soundtracks, and orchestral work, including appearances in Live at Knebworth and Give My Regards to Broad Street.

    Biography

    Personal Life

    Paul Spong was born in December 1961 in the United Kingdom. He began his career as a trumpet player with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain and the European Youth Jazz Orchestra. Over the following decades, he became a sought-after session musician, performing across pop, jazz, classical, and film genres. He is the director of The London Session Orchestra and continues to work in live performance, studio recording, and music supervision.

    The Robbie Williams Band

    Paul Spong was a member of the Robbie Williams Live Band from 1999 until 2003. He played trumpet as part of the brass section, contributing to live arrangements during Robbie's Sing When You're Winning and Escapology eras. He performed at major concerts including the 2003 Live at Knebworth shows and appeared in televised specials such as The Robbie Williams Show.

    Spong's ensemble work added depth to Robbie's live sound, particularly during large-scale productions featuring full horn sections. He was part of a lineup that included Neil Sidwell, Simon Gardner, Chris White, and Dave Bishop.

    Other Projects and Appearances

    Outside of his work with Robbie Williams, Paul Spong has toured and recorded with Wham!, Elton John, George Michael, Wet Wet Wet, Charlie Watts, Chris Rea, and Pete Townshend. He played trumpet on Wham!'s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and Elton John's Ice on Fire album, and appeared at Live Aid with Elton and George Michael.

    Spong has contributed to film soundtracks including Give My Regards to Broad Street, Tomorrow Never Dies, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, and Love's Labour's Lost. He also worked as music supervisor on films such as Shoreditch and American Daylight. His television credits include The Voice UK, Frankenstein's Wedding, and Katherine Jenkins Christmas Spectacular.

    For Kate Bush, he played trumpet on “Rubberband Girl,” “Constellation of the Heart,” “Eat the Music,” and “Why Should I Love You?” His career reflects a blend of technical skill, ensemble strength, and long-term collaboration across pop, orchestral, and cinematic music.