Presence were a British rock band formed in 1990, best known for its associations with the Cure.

[1] The band's lineup was eventually completed with bassist Roberto Soave, guitarist Rob Steen, keyboardist Chris Youdell (formerly of Then Jericho), and drummer Alan Burgess.

[2] This lineup first released the single "In Wonder", followed by the album Inside in 1992, which despite some favorable reviews was not successful.

[1] A second album titled Closer (produced by John Porter) was recorded during this period,[3] but was not released because Tolhurst decided to end the band for personal reasons.

Roberto Soave occasionally filled in for Cure bassist Simon Gallup in the mid-1990s.