{ "id": 26977, "url": "https://harment.co.uk/artist-showcase/tom-mulenge/", "name": "Tom mulenge", "tagline": "Afro-gospel from Bolton — songs of peace, hope and resilience.", "pronouns": "He/Him", "signature_color": "#c9a24b", "genre": "Afro-gospel / Afrobeat / Inspirational", "location": "Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK", "founding_date": "2022", "founding_location": "Democratic Republic of Congo", "member_of": "", "active_since": "2022", "short_bio": "Tom Mulenge is a UK-based Afro-gospel artist, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and now based in Bolton. Blending Afrobeat rhythms with faith-driven, inspirational songwriting, his music gives voice to displaced communities and turns lived experience into songs of peace, resilience and hope.", "bio": { "identity": "A Congolese-born, Bolton-based Afro-gospel artist using music as a vehicle for peace, faith and community empowerment.", "craft": "Writes uplifting, melody-led Afrobeat-influenced songs in English, French and Lingala, layering choir-style vocals with contemporary gospel production for listeners who want music that comforts and motivates.", "purpose": "To turn the lived experience of war, displacement and faith into music that empowers communities — and to fund free music education for young people in Bolton through Tom Mulenge Music CIC." }, "highlights": [ "Founder, Tom Mulenge Music CIC (company #14814060)", "Headlined Concert for Peace, Bolton — August 2024", "Released debut single To Bring the Light (2024)", "Runs After-School Music Club 2025 — free music tuition, ages 6–18", "~19.3K subscribers on YouTube (TOM MULENGE MUSIC Official)", "BBC Bolton FM interview with Andrew Dickson (2024)", "Featured in The Bolton News (Congolese community coverage)", "Upcoming single Nothing Is Impossible — 30 June 2026" ], "profile_image": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tom-img-promo-epk.png", "press_photos": [ { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tom-img-2-01-683x1024-1.jpg", "orientation": "portrait", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Tom Mulenge, Afro-gospel artist from Bolton, in a Blue textured jacket against a dark backdrop." }, { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000092913-min-768x1024-1.jpg", "orientation": "portrait", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Close-up portrait of Afro-gospel singer Tom Mulenge looking directly into the camera." }, { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000094957-min-768x1087-1.jpg", "orientation": "portrait", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Tom Mulenge in a three-quarter pose with hand on chest, signature blue-on-black styling." }, { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000109930-min-768x1024-1.jpg", "orientation": "portrait", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Wide editorial photograph of Tom Mulenge against a light backdrop, concert for peace and unity clothing." }, { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1000121767-min-768x512-1.jpg", "orientation": "landscape", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Contemplative portrait of Tom Mulenges backing vocalists." }, { "url": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/mixed-race-young-man-in-hat-and-eyeglasses-playing-2021-09-03-07-42-19-2-utc-1-1.png", "orientation": "portrait", "credit": "Tom Mulenge Music", "alt": "Tom Mulenge's backing Sax player in full signature styling — gold and warm black with sax" } ], "featured_track": { "title": "Nothing Is Impossible", "artwork": "https://harment.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1633.jpeg", "spotify_id": "", "context": "\"A faith-rooted Afrobeat anthem written for anyone facing displacement, doubt or hardship — born out of Tom's journey from Congo to Bolton and his youth work in the community.\"", "apple_url": "", "spotify_url": "", "youtube_url": "", "embed_raw": "Nothing Is Impossible (unreleased, Pre save coming soon 30/06/2026). " }, "live": { "embed": "", "description": "\"Concert for Peace, Bolton — August 2024. A community-led performance bringing together local musicians, youth choirs and speakers in a celebration of unity and non-violence.\"" }, "stats": { "hype": "80", "range": "50", "flow": "60" }, "press_quotes": [ { "quote": "\"At HarmENT, we are incredibly proud to partner with artists who use their platform for genuine social good. Working alongside Tom Mulenge has allowed us to see first-hand the incredible footprint of Tom Mulenge Music CIC. From funding free music education for local youth to delivering vital music therapy in care homes, Tom is the blueprint for how music can drive community healing. We are thrilled to support his journey and amplify an artist who invests so deeply back into the people.\"", "source": "HarmENT", "author": "- The HarmENT Team" }, { "quote": "“We are celebrating 13 years as a fellowship of churches, and praising God that we are strong. We have so much to be thankful for; we are bringing people together, seeing the church grow, helping others, and seeing the impact of God at work in people's lives. It was an incredibly joyful occasion.\"", "source": "theboltonnews.co.uk", "author": "Rosalyn Roden" } ], "production_credits": { "worked_with": [], "styles": [], "tools": [] }, "press_contact": { "name": "Tom Mulenge", "role": "Artist / Founder, Tom Mulenge Music CIC", "email": "info@tommulengemusic.co.uk" }, "socials": { "spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gUuAPQq0UI04cQlb8dJSf?si=aVl3kF38QKmU0qdXij4LRQ", "apple_music": "https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tom-mulenge/1615798690", "youtube": "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyUbC0zJvXDq_0P1ln_1Rg", "instagram": "https://www.instagram.com/tom_mulenge_music/", "tiktok": "https://www.tiktok.com/@tommulengemusic", "website": "https://tommulengemusic.co.uk/" }, "contact": "info@tommulengemusic.co.uk", "merch_url": "", "same_as": [ "https://www.instagram.com/tom_mulenge_music", "https://www.tiktok.com/@tommulengemusic", "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyUbC0zJvXDq_0P1ln_1Rg", "https://www.facebook.com/Dieudanslasimplicite", "https://tommulengemusic.co.uk" ], "downloads": [] }