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Kingfishr are set to embark on an eight-date, UK-wide tour in 2027, which kicks off at O2 Academy, Birmingham on March 13th before ending at London's Alexandra Palace on March 25th.

Kingfishr announce UK tour

Raye picks up the 2026 Mercury Prize for her album This Music May Contain Hope

Seven-time BRIT Award winner RAYE to make BST Hyde Park debut

Korn on stage at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday, October 28. Photo by Jodie Cunnin.

Korn review: ‘Another chapter to their iconic Halloween legacy’

Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK’s #1 musical
tribute to the Shrek film soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass
section, this 9-piece band will have you singing, dancing and partying like it’s still
2001…

How The Ogretones proved “there is mileage in a Shrek tribute band”

Holding the title of Australasia’s Most Streamed Female Country Artist for five consecutive years, Kaylee Bell has amassed more than 100 million catalogue streams and has shared stages with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban and Kane Brown. Her international breakthrough came with ‘Keith’, her viral tribute to Keith Urban, which has now surpassed 30 million Spotify streams and 60 million TikTok views, while in 2023 she became the only New Zealand artist to win a CMA Award, taking home the Jeff Walker Global Country Music Artist Award in Nashville.

Exclusive: Kaylee Bell on why “life evolves & we evolve with it”

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced that Fatboy Slim, Robbie Williams and Kings of Leon will headline the 25th edition of the festival since its revival in 2002.

Isle of Wight Festival announces 2027 headliners

Killers man Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers review: ‘Spellbinding display of musicianship’

Sam Fender will embark on a nine-date, all-stadium tour next summer with the run of shows kicking off with a two-night residency at St James’ Park.

Sam Fender's massive stadium tour - how to get tickets

Bon Jovi will headline BST Hyde Park on June 24, 2027, their only scheduled UK show so far

Bon Jovi BST Hyde Park tickets on sale

Bon Jovi will headline BST Hyde Park in June 2027 in a UK-exclusive performance.

Bon Jovi to headline BST Hyde Park 2027 in UK exclusive

Courtney Barnett played Rock City on Friday night. Photo: Submitted

Courtney Barnett Manchester review: ‘A good-old fashioned rock show’

Simple Plan in Glasgow. Picture from: Facebook/ Chady Awad

Simple Plan review: ‘Remarkably consistent in more ways than one’

Tenille Townes brought her living room to Manchester's Stoller Hall as she continued 'The Acrobat' tour on Thursday night. Townes will perform in Glasgow this evening.

Tenille Townes review: Highly entertaining with unique twists added in

Freya Ridings. Photo: Submitted

Freya Ridings on the “emotional experience” of Lost Without You

Roni Size Reprazent will hit the road for a limited number of performances in 2027.

Roni Size Reprazent to embark on UK-wide tour in 2027

Pop legends N-Dubz have announced a new tour

N-Dubz announce 2027 UK arena tour

Freya Ridings is in Nottingham on her new tour. Photo: Submitted

Freya Ridings review: ‘A masterclass in minimalism and intimacy’
Freya Ridings treated a sold-out Bridgewater Hall to a masterclass in minimalism and intimacy as she brought the ‘Mother of Pearl’ tour to Manchester on Wednesday evening.
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Dylan Gossett will head across the Atlantic in 2027 for shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, which will follow the release of 'Ramblin'.

Dylan Gossett ‘Ramblin’ review: ‘The peace of coming home’

Tenille Townes is set to return to the UK this month for a four-date run that will see her perform in Cardiff, London, Manchester and Glasgow with a different support act on each night.

Tenille Townes on how The Acrobat “healed me in a lot of ways”

Liam Fender will make his Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre debut in September.

Liam Fender on the “romanticism of string sections and horns”

Amble will be kicking off their seven-date UK run this week at The Octagon in Sheffield on September 26th.

Globally acclaimed Irish folk trio set to kick off tour this week

Riley Green's That's Just Me album reviewed

Evanescence brought the 'Sanctuary' World Tour to Manchester's Co-op Live on Thursday evening, treating the 20,000+ in attendance to a performance blending material from their sixth studio album 'Sanctuary' and their biggest hits.

Evanescence Co-op Live review: 'Everything you could possibly want'

Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi review: ‘A glorious victory lap to end a triumphant chapter’

Katseye perform onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Katseye review: ‘A dazzling and flawlessly crafted performance’

Jay-Z held his first solo show in the UK since 2013's Magna Carta tour on Friday night as he brought the Jay-Z-30 tour to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, treating a sold-out audience to a hip-hop masterclass.

Jay-Z review: ‘An unforgettable spectacle from a musical savant’

Sam Smith Albert Hall review: ‘A stunning reinvention’

Jay-Z appears at a press conference at Roc Nation HQ in 2019 (AP)

Jay-Z at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - everything you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Jay-Z’s hotly anticipated London shows.
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Alejandra, Daniela and Paulina Villarreal Vélez are three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico, who formed The Warning back in 2013. 'Everything's Failing' marks their fifth studio album and comes after the supported Yungblud on his UK tour earlier this year.

The Warning review: ‘Their best and most dynamic work to date’

Twenty One Pilots brought the curtain down on All Points East with a thrilling performance on Sunday, August 30th.

Twenty One Pilots deliver 'flawlessly crafted show'

Pulp brought the curtain down over their 2026 tour, performing their last big show at Manchester's Wythenshawe Park to mark the end of the 'More' era for the Sheffield band.

Pulp Wythenshawe Park review: ‘A magnificent final hurrah for now’

Dylan Gossett will head across the Atlantic in 2027 for shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, which will follow the release of 'Ramblin'.

Dylan Gossett drops new single “Clothesline”

Riley Green releases new single 'That's Just Me'

Deftones on stage at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Deftones review: ‘Adding to their status as a legendary live band’

James Johnston performed a sold-out show at Manchester Academy 2 on Friday, August 14th, wrapping up his run of headlining shows in the UK this summer.

James Johnston review: ‘The face leading Australian country music’

Randy Houser performed in Manchester for the first time in his career on Saturday night, performing in front of a 450-capacity crowd at Manchester Academy 3. He'll perform at Country Calling in Chelmsford today.

Randy Houser review: ‘Big arena-energy on the most intimate stage’

US country singer Luke Combs is going to perform at Wembley Stadium again on Saturday

Luke Combs review: ‘A crowning moment for a worldwide superstar’

The Cure returned to Manchester for the first time in a decade on Friday, August 21st, treating a 35,000-strong audience to an epic display of musicianship on what was their fifth UK show since their Songs of The Lost World album was released.

The Cure review: ‘Everything you could possibly want and more’

Dexter and The Moonrocks are set to release Friends That I Don’t Like on October 2nd and comes after a hectic year that has seen them support Shinedown.

Dexter and The Moonrocks announce release of new full-length album

Bon Jovi are set for two UK dates only as the band hit the road once again, coupled with four nights at Madison Square Garden before their return to our shores.

Every word Jon Bon Jovi said at his Wembley Stadium press conference

Dylan Gossett will head across the Atlantic in 2027 for shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham, which will follow the release of 'Ramblin'.

Dylan Gossett announces UK tour and release date for 'Ramblin' album

The Guest List will release their debut album 'Something Real' on August 28th.

Cai Alty from The Guest List - “We're ambitious in how we write”

Tucker Wetmore releases latest single 'Crazy to Yourself' today

Riley Green to release latest single 'Imagine That'

Chevelle joined Breaking Benjamin at Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse on Thursday, July 17th.

Exclusive: Chevelle’s Sam Loeffler on Horror themes & self-producing

Chevelle joined Breaking Benjamin at Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse on Thursday, July 17th.

Breaking Benjamin & Chevelle review: A cathartic hard-rock experience

Gracie Abrams Daughter From Hell review: ‘Stunningly introspective’

Johnny Marr performed his biggest ever headlining show at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on Thursday, July 9th.

Johnny Marr Manchester review: ‘Something truly wonderful’

Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performing at Glastonbury festival 2025. The band delivered a breezy run through hits from both albums in Norwich (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Wet Leg Manchester review: ‘Tight musicianship and effortless swagger’

Def Leppard's homecoming gig in Sheffield

Def Leppard review: ‘A high-energy celebration of classic arena rock’

Mumford & Sons deliver triumphant London set with surprise appearances

Lewis Capaldi headlined Roundhay Festival on Saturday, July 4th, delivering an unforgettable show. He'll continue his UK shows next week with back-to-back dates at BST Hyde Park.

Lewis Capaldi Roundhay Park review: ‘A moment to savour’

– Maroon 5

Maroon 5 BST Hyde Park review: 'The chance to flex their rock muscles’

If you're seeing Metallica in Glasgow, here are all of the road closures and restrictions in place around Hampden Park.

Metallica urge British fanbase to “step up” and donate blood

Vanderwolf's 'Songs You'll Never Hear' album explores themes of the collapse of the global order and the devaluation of American democracy

Max Vanderwolf on the battle for his brain & Songs You’ll Never Hear

Royel Otis at The Piece Hall

Royel Otis Anfield review: ‘Impossible not to be impressed’

The Foo Fighters performed 'Hey, Johnny Park' on night two of their two-night residency at Anfield Stadium on Saturday night. They brought their short run to a close with a joyous performance.

Foo Fighters review: ‘A joyous & spectacular display of musicianship’

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