A Bolton-based business is once again enjoying the sweet smell of success after being 'signed up' by band Blossoms. Neon Creations gained national attention after appearing on the hit BBC David & Jay Touring Toolshed. Recently it was enlisted by Blossoms to provide a piece of neon artwork for their stage set whilst on tour.
Tony Spink, born and raised in South-East London, has been producing neon signs as a glass bender for over 35 years. He fell in love with neon signs and the process, and quickly realised that there is so much more to neon signs than high street signage, fuelling his passion for wanting to use neon for an art form. (Image: Social media/ Sarah Stephens) He currently runs the business, which is based on Higher Swan Lane in Bolton , alongside his wife, Catherine.
The piece, a sign that reads ‘NIGHT CLUB’ will feature in photos from the stage in their latest UK tour. Tony said: “The Blossoms project came about after they posted on their Instagram asking for someone to recommend where they could get bespoke Neon art made for their tour and a few people recommended us to them, so they called and spoke to me about what they wanted. “Imagine my delight when Joe Donovan, the drummer, from the Blossoms came down personally to collect the finished piece and even had a little go at glass bending himself.
” The sign featured on the Blossoms social media account, in a video shared to their 259k followers. (Image: Instagram) Tony has also produced bespoke pieces .
