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Thirty Seconds to Mars Electrifies the O2 Arena with Unforgettable Performance!
Thirty Seconds to Mars’ performance at the O2 Arena in London was nothing short of spectacular, delivering an unforgettable night of high-energy rock and emotional depth. The band, fronted by the charismatic Jared Leto, captivated the audience from the moment the show had started which had the band make their way through the audience and shaking hands with fans who they met on their walk to the stage.
The evening kicked off with a thunderous performance of “Up in the Air,” instantly igniting the crowd. The band’s impressive light show and immersive stage design complemented the intensity of their music, creating a visual and auditory feast. Leto, with his magnetic stage presence and boundless energy, commanded the audience’s attention, engaging with fans and ensuring everyone felt a part of the experience.
One of the highlights of the night was the performance of “Kings and Queens.” As the anthemic chorus filled the arena, the audience’s unified voices created a powerful, almost transcendent moment. Leto’s vocal performance was impeccable, showcasing his range and emotional delivery. The song’s crescendo, accompanied by a dazzling light display, left the crowd in awe.
The setlist was a well-curated mix of the band’s hits and newer material. Songs like “This Is War” and “The Kill (Bury Me)” were met with roaring approval, each note resonating with long-time fans.
During the acoustic portion of the show, Jared saw a fan’s sign that had asked if he would chose one of the songs from 3 that were listed. Jared proceeds to play all 3 of the options.
Leto’s interactions with the audience were a standout aspect of the show. At one point, he invited a group of fans onto the stage, (including a member of Jedward) creating an intimate and inclusive atmosphere.
His genuine appreciation for the crowd’s support was evident, adding a personal touch to the grand spectacle. Later on he would run in the audience again, singing and shaking hands with more fans.
Shannon Leto’s drumming was another highlight, providing a solid and dynamic backbone to the performance. His precision and power drove the band’s sound, particularly during tracks like “Walk on Water,” where his skills were on full display.
The concert concluded with a rousing rendition of “Closer to the Edge,” with Jared inviting more fans on stage. The collective energy in the arena was palpable, a testament to the band’s ability to connect deeply with their fans.
Kudos to a band that truly shows their appreication to their fans!
Photography and review by Jo Pinner, Rock The View
LIVE NATION CONCERT WEEK EXPANDS INTO THE UK
WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM £25
Live Nation unveils Concert Week 2024, offering fans the opportunity to access tickets from £25 for some of the biggest shows this year, from pop superstars to legendary rock bands. The week-long event celebrates the incredible range and diversity of shows taking place in the UK this summer and throughout the year.
Following a decade of unparalleled offers during Concert Week in the US, Live Nation has announced its global expansion of Concert Week to over 20 countries this year, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Across the globe, Live Nation will celebrate Concert Week with a variety of special offers, promotions and giveaways for fans.
This will be the first time UK fans can celebrate Concert Week with special offers, promotions, and competition prizes taking place on Live Nation and media partner channels. Over 40,000 tickets will be available across a wide variety of genres including hip-hop, country, R&B, Metal, Pop, Rock and many more. From Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Glass Animals, Giggs, Limp Bizkit, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Shania Twain, Tiesto, Tom Jones and beyond, an impressive lineup will be available within the ticket offer for a limited period. Concert Week offers something for everyone and features venues of all sizes from clubs and theatres to stadiums and arenas.
- How Concert Week Offer Works: From Thursday 2nd May, fans can visit LiveNation.co.uk/ConcertWeek to see the full list of participating events, offering a limited amount of tickets at special prices, including from £25.
- How to Buy Tickets: Tickets for the Concert Week promotion will be available for a strictly limited time, from Thursday 9th May at noon to Friday 10th May at noon, subject to availability and fees.
Participating shows Include:
*Note: Fans should check the Concert Week website to confirm which dates from the below tours are a part of the Concert Week offer.
| Air | JLS | Roni Size |
| Avril Lavigne | Jungle | Rudimental |
| Becky Hill | Kaiser Chiefs | Scooter |
| Bruce Dickinson | Katherine Jenkins | Shania Twain |
| Bryan Adams | Leftfield & Orbital | Simple Minds |
| Busted | Limp Bizkit | Sister Sledge |
| Cian Ducrot | Loyle Carner | The Black Crowes |
| Craig David | Madness | The Cadillac Three |
| Damian Marley | Major League DJz | The Compozers |
| Deacon Blue | Mana | The Corrs |
| Dizzee Rascal | Marcus King | The House & Garage Orchestra |
| DJ Spoony | McFly | The National |
| Doja Cat | Melanie Martinez | The Roots, De La Soul, The Pharcyde |
| Eric Prydz | New Order | The Streets |
| F&S | Nile Rodgers & CHIC | Tiesto |
| Fat Freddy’s Drop | Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds | Tom Jones |
| Future Islands | Ocean Colour Scene | Trippie Redd |
| Giggs | Offset | Underworld |
| Glass Animals | Olly Murs | Van Morrison |
| Grace Jones | Paloma Faith | Wallows |
| Gregory Porter | Paul Heaton | Yussef Dayes Presents Summer Dayes |
| Highways | Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics | ZZ Top |
| Hozier | Placebo | |
| IDLES | Popcaan | |
| Jack Savoretti | Raver Tots | |
| James | Reggae Fest | |
| James Arthur | Richard Ashcroft | |
| Jess Glynne | Rick Astley | |
AND MANY MORE….
To see a full list of shows participating in Live Nation Concert Week,
Please visit, LiveNation.co.uk/concertweek
BILLIE EILISH ANNOUNCES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT OUT ON MAY 17
Billie Eilish has revealed details on her highly anticipated third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT which will see its global release on May 17 via Darkroom/Interscope Records
Her most daring body of work to date, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs, ideally listened to in its entirety from beginning to end. The album does exactly as the title suggests: hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically while bending genres and defying trends along the way. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT journeys through a vast and expansive audio landscape, immersing listeners into a full spectrum of emotions. It’s what the multiple GRAMMY® and Academy Award winner does best, continuing to affirm Billie Eilish as the most exciting songwriter of her time.
Pre-order/add/save HIT ME HARD AND SOFT HERE
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, please visit the official website
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is out everywhere on May 17th!
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ANITTA ANNOUNCES
BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE TOUR
Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated international superstar Anitta announces her long-awaited and highly anticipated tour, the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE. Kicking off on May 18th in Mexico City, Mexico, the 20+ date tour produced by Live Nation, is a unique funk experience in special intimate venues that hits cities around the world, giving fans an authentic taste of the iconic funk parties in Brazil. The tour includes Anitta’s first ever North American leg which will bring her to Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Chicago, Toronto and more. Following the North American leg, Anitta will bring the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE to South America and then Europe including Bogota, Buenos Aires, London, Paris, Ibiza and more. See below for full tour routing.
U.S. TICKETS:
Tickets for U.S. dates will be available starting with Citi and Verizon presales (details below) beginning tomorrow, Tuesday 9th April. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday 12th April at 10am local time at anitta.com.
CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE Tour Citi card members in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday 9th April at 10am local time until Thursday 11th April at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Anitta's BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE Tour in the U.S. through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday 9th April at 10 AM local to Thursday 11th April at 10 PM local. For more details visit Verizon Up.EUROPE + UK TICKETS
Tickets for the Europe dates will go on sale Friday 12th April at 10am local time at anitta.com.SOUTH AMERICA + MEXICO TICKETS
Tickets for the Mexico City and South America dates will go on sale Thursday 11th April at 10am local time at anitta.com.VIP: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages which may include general admission tickets with priority access to the floor, a meet & greet and photo op with Anitta, exclusive VIP merchandise item and more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
While the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE marks Anitta’s first string of North American dates, the GRAMMY-nominated star is no stranger to performing for her North American fans and the world. At the end of 2023, Anitta was a headliner at TikTok In The Mix, the first-of-its-kind live global experience on TikTok, where she performed to a sold out crowd of 17,000 fans at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ and shattered viewing records with over 33.5 million viewers in total watching the broadcast. In 2022, Anitta once again made headlines and broke records as the first female Brazilian solo act to perform at Coachella. Following her performance, Variety proclaimed, she “wowed” the crowd with a set that featured a “mind-boggling mixture of genres, emphasizing the Brazilian and Latin music that rose her to stardom.”
The tour will follow the release of Anitta’s new album, Funk Generation, out April 26th via Republic Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Pre-order/Pre-save Funk Generation HERE. Anitta recently gave fans a preview of what they can expect from the upcoming album, with the fiery lead single “Double Team” (ft. Brray & Bad Gyal) alongside an official music video – listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The single was produced by Botlok and the music video was directed by Sam Hayes.
Funk Generation follows Anitta’s three track bundle, Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story, which was released in 2023 as a precursor to the new album. The three tracks were “Funk Rave,” “Used To be” and “Casi Casi,”which became fan favorites. After the successful release, Anitta began to close out the year with “BELLAKEO”, a joint track with Peso Pluma – watch the official video HERE. “BELLAKEO” went on to become Anitta’s highest-charting entry on the Billboard Hot 100 to date. Anitta released “Joga pra Lua,” in collaboration with producers Pedro Sampaio and DENNIS. as her final single of 2023 to end the year with a bang.
Anitta was also recently announced as the face of BODYARMOR Flash I.V., a rapid rehydration electrolyte drink that will proudly sponsor and hydrate the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE.
BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE Routing
05.18.24 Mexico City, MX Salon LA
05.21.24 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
05.23.24 Miami Beach, FL Filmore
05.26.24 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
05.28.24 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
05.29.24 Toronto, ON HISTORY
06.01.24 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
06.02.24 New York, NY Brooklyn Paramount
06.07.24 Bogota, Columbia Lourdes Music Hall
06.09.24 Lima, Peru CCB
06.14.24 Santiago, Chile Basel
06.16.24 Buenos Aires, Argentina Vorterix
06.25.24 Berlin, Germany Metropol
06.26.24 Amsterdam, Netherlands Melkweg
06.28.24 London, United Kingdom O2 Kentish Town Forum
06.29.24 Paris, France Elysee Montmartre
07.01.24 Ibiza, Spain Pacha
07.03.24 Madrid, Spain Sala La Riviera
07.04.24 Barcelona, Spain Razzmatazz
07.07.24 Milan, Italy Fabrique
07.08.24 Ibiza, Spain Pacha
MADONNA WRAPS MAMMOTH EUROPEAN LEG OF THE CELEBRATION TOUR
[LONDON, U.K. – December 6, 2023] Tonight, Madonna, a cultural icon commuted on the tube to arrive at North Greenwich for London’s The O2 Arena, to wrap the sold-out European leg of her critically praised The Celebration Tour. The continent was brought to a standstill as the tour, spanning eleven countries and twenty-eight shows, delivered an unparalleled experience of powerful presence, infectious energy, and a mesmerizing production.
Launching this past October in London with the first of six sold out shows at The O2, The Celebration Tour, a testament to Madonna’s groundbreaking legacy, spared no detail. The best-selling female artist of all time delivered a non-stop, fearless performance featuring captivating choreography, bold costumes, and her most elaborate stage to date, masterfully designed by Stufish.
Reflecting on her extraordinary career, Madonna took the enraptured audience on an emotional odyssey through her greatest hits, including songs not performed for decades. From her struggling artist days in New York City to meteoric success, personal and professional lows, and spiritual awakening, the show encapsulated Madonna’s past while embracing the future. Directed for the stage by longtime collaborator Jamie King and musically orchestrated by Stuart Price, the setlist featured iconic tracks like “Nothing Really Matters,” “Open Your Heart,” “Like A Prayer,” “Into The Groove,” and “Crazy For You.”
Madonna has also been joined by various special guest judges during “Vogue” including Debi Mazar, Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Diplo and FKA Twigs, to name a few.
The Celebration Tour, spanning four decades of unstoppable hits, featured twenty onstage performers on a colossal 4,400 square ft. stage—the largest in Madonna’s touring history. The stage, inspired by the Manhattan grid, showcased Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, East, and West stages, with a unique three-layered circular stage reminiscent of Madonna’s original VMA performance wedding cake.
Backstage and behind the curtain were three traveling mobile gyms, forty-five wardrobe trunks, three physical therapists, and forty pairs of boxing gloves. The production boasted fourteen spotlights for Madonna, over six-hundred intelligent lights illuminating the stage, 8800 lighting cues, 80 tons of production equipment, and a traveling crew of 200+. Notably, the costume department alone comprised 25 crew members, showcasing the scale of the production.
The 79-date tour, produced by Live Nation, now heads to Madonna’s adopted hometown of New York City in December, commencing the North American leg. The celebration will continue across the U.S. and Canada throughout spring 2024, concluding with four sold-out show and a 5th & final date added due to demand in Mexico City next April. The full tour routing is detailed below.
Madonna, The Celebration Tour 2023 – 2024
Wed, Dec 13 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Thu, Dec 14 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Sat, Dec 16 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
Mon, Dec 18 Washington, US Capital One Arena
Tue, Dec 19 Washington, US Capital One Arena
Mon, Jan 8 Boston, MA TD Garden
Tue, Jan 9 Boston, MA TD Garden
Thu, Jan 11 Toronto, CA Scotiabank Arena
Fri, Jan 12 Toronto, CA Scotiabank Arena
Mon, Jan 15 Detroit, US Little Caesars Arena
Thu, Jan 18 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Sat, Jan 20 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Mon, Jan 22 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Tue, Jan 23 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Thu, Jan 25 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Mon, Jan 29 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Thu, Feb 1 Chicago, IL The United Center
Fri, Feb 2 Chicago, IL The United Center
Mon, Feb 5 Pittsburgh, US PPG Paints Arena
Thu, Feb 8 Cleveland, US Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Tue, Feb 13 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Sat, Feb 17 Seattle, US Climate Pledge Arena
Sun, Feb 18 Seattle, US Climate Pledge Arena
Wed, Feb 21 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Sat, Feb 24 Sacramento, US Golden 1 Center
Tue, Feb 27 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
Wed, Feb 28 San Francisco, CA Chase Center
Fri, Mar 1 Las Vegas, US T-Mobile Arena
Sat, Mar 2 Las Vegas, US T-Mobile Arena
Mon, Mar 4 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Tue, Mar 5 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Thu, Mar 7 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Sat, Mar 9 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Mon, Mar 11 Los Angeles, CA Kia Forum
Wed, Mar 13 Palm Desert, US Acrisure Arena
Sat, Mar 16 Phoenix, US Footprint Center
Tue, Mar 19 Denver, US Ball Arena
Sun, Mar 24 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Mon, Mar 24 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Thu, Mar 28 Houston, TX Toyota Centre
Fri, Mar 29 Houston, TX Toyota Centre
Mon, Apr 1 Atlanta, US State Farm Arena
Thu, Apr 4 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Sat, Apr 6 Miami, US Miami-Dade Arena
Sun, Apr 7 Miami, US Miami-Dade Arena
Sun, Apr 14 Austin, TX Moody Center
Mon, Apr 15 Austin, TX Moody Center
Sat, Apr 20 Mexico City, MX Palacio De Los Deportes
Sun, Apr 21 Mexico City, MX Palacio De Los Deportes
Tue, Apr 23 Mexico City, MX Palacio De Los Deportes
Wed, Apr 24 Mexico City, MX Palacio De Los Deportes
Fri. Apr 26 Mexico City, MX Palacio De Los Deportes
Xdinary Heroes ready to rock Europe!
Xdinary Heroes are the latest rock band from Korea to embark on their European leg of their highly anticipated “Break The Brake” World Tour, starting this Saturday in Paris and performing in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, and Warsaw.
Incase you need an introduction to the band, there are 6 members: Gun-il, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon, who can not only sing, but they play their own instruments. Like many other K-pop groups they have a massive fan base worldwide. Their dedicated fans call themselves “Villains”. and their name ‘Xdinary Heroes’ is an abbreviation of “Extra Ordinary Heroes”, meaning “anyone can become a hero”.
The “Break The Brake” World Tour comes in support of Xdinary Heroes’ latest EP, “Livelock,” which was released just last month.
Last night they played in front of a sold out crowd in London, UK for the Korea On Stage Festival and they return back to the capital on Monday to play thier first headline UK show at O2 Academy Islington.
Get your tickets for the shows:
https://www.mymusictaste.com/project/2145f77a68b811ee851f0a58a9feac02/
XDINARY HEROES – “BREAK THE BRAKE” EUROPEAN DATES
11 November – Bataclan, Paris
13 November – O2 Islington Academy, London
15 November – Batschkapp, Frankfurt
17 November – La Sala, Madrid
20 November – Magazzini Generali, Milan
22 November – Progresja, Warsaw
ALUNA LAUNCHES NEW LABEL, NOIR FEVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPIRE
Aluna today announces the launch of her record label, Noir Fever, in partnership with EMPIRE. The label will celebrate Black dance music, with a focus on Black women and LGBTQ+ artists.
The genesis of Noir Fever began following Aluna’s 2020-penned open letter to the dance music industry, rightfully making waves and headlines all over the world, calling out the lack of Black representation across the industry as a whole. Championing Black and queer voices both behind the scenes and on the stage, her latest album, MYCELiUM, saw her collaborate with a cohort of collaborators and allies from around the world, including KOOLDRINK, Roofeeo, Pabllo Vittar, TSHA, Tchami, Kareen Lomax,MNEK and more. The critically acclaimed album saw Aluna notch her first Billboard No. 1 as a solo artist, with the song “Running Blind” (with Tchami and Kareen Lomax) landing the top spot on Billboard’s Dance/Mixshow Airplay Chart.
The first project signed to Noir Fever is Moonshine, a Montreal based collective made up of like-minded musicians, DJs, dancers, and visual artists. Their first single “Pain & Pleasure,” released today, features the Juno Award-nominated, Somali-Canadian artist, Amaal Nuux alongside Portuguese-Angolese artist Vanyfox, and Aluna herself.
Watch the Pain & Pleasure music video here:
MADONNA KICKS OFF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GLOBAL
“THE CELEBRATION TOUR” WITH AN ELECTRIFYING SOLD-OUT FIRST SHOW IN LONDON
All photos: Kevin Mazur (WireImage For Live Nation)
After months of anticipation and buzz, cultural trailblazer Madonna kicked off her massive The Celebration World Tour on October 14th with the first of six sold-out shows in London, at The O2. In a rare reflection of her unparalleled career, Madonna took the captivated audience on an emotional journey through some of her biggest hits, including songs she has not performed on stage in decades. With nods to her beginnings as a struggling artist living in New York City, to her meteoric success, throughpersonal and professional lows to spiritual awakening; the show captures Madonna’s past while looking to the future. Directed by long-time collaborator Jamie King and the musical direction of Stuart Price; songs included “Nothing Really Matters,” “Open Your Heart,” “Like A Prayer,” Into The Groove” and “Crazy For You.”
A Night of Nostalgia and Raw Energy: Busted Rocks the O2 Arena
All photography by Jo Pinner, Rock The View
Review by Charlotte Wilce, Rock The View
Busted’s 20th Anniversary UK tour at the O2 Arena in London was nothing short of a whirlwind of nostalgia and electric energy. The arena was packed to the brim with fans, both old and new, ready to relive the magic that Busted has always been known for.
From the moment the lights dimmed and the first chords rang out, the crowd erupted in cheers and excitement. Busted opened the show with a bang, delivering hit after hit from their extensive discography. It was clear from the outset that the band had perfected the art of engaging their audience, effortlessly blending their signature pop-punk sound with an infectious stage presence.
There was undoubtedly the impeccable chemistry between the band members. Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson demonstrated a remarkable synergy that only comes from years of performing together. Their camaraderie was palpable, and it translated seamlessly into their music. Each member brought their own unique flair to the stage, complementing one another in a way that elevated the entire performance.
The setlist was a carefully curated trip down memory lane, featuring beloved classics like “What I Go to School For”, “Year 3000” and “Air Hostess.” These songs, which defined a generation, were met with a wave of nostalgia that swept over the audience. It was heartwarming to see fans of all ages singing along with the same passion and fervour that they did years ago.
Joining them for 2 of their songs was Hanson with both bands performing Hanson’s 1997 hit MMMBop with an upgraded Busted spin on it. Hanson return the favour performing “Sleeping With The Light On”. If there needs to be a future collaboration, please get Busted and Hanson together!
One of the standout moments of the night was Charlie Simpson announcing to us all, “Is there an Ed here?”. Repeating the question over and over he then announces to the crowd “Please welcome Ed Sheeran!”. Ed joined them for one of Busted’s hits “Who’s David?” much to everyone’s delight. Ed even did a little thank you speech to them at the end of the song about how he was thankful to Busted for his own career and inspiration to pick up a guitar.
In addition to the classics, Busted also showcased tracks from their more recent albums, demonstrating their continued growth as musicians. The newer material seamlessly blended with the old, proving that the band has not lost its touch in evolving with the times.
Busted’s concert at the O2 Arena was a testament to their enduring talent and the indelible mark they have left on the music industry. It was a night filled with infectious energy, sing-along anthems, and a genuine connection between the band and their dedicated fanbase. For anyone looking to relive the glory days of early 2000s pop-punk or discover the timeless appeal of Busted, their concerts are an absolute must-see.
Setlist:
Air Hostess
Meet You There (2.0 Version)
Loser Kid (2.0 Version)
You Said No
Everything I Knew
MMMBop (Hanson cover) (with Hanson) (2.0 Version)
Sleeping With the Light On (with Hanson)
Good One
What I Go to School For (2.0 Version)
Who’s David (with Ed Sheeran)
Falling for You
Thunderbirds Are Go
She Wants to Be Me
3am
Crashed the Wedding
Encore:
Teenage Kicks (The Undertones cover)
Year 3000
USHER TAKES UP RESIDENCY IN PARIS
Following a stunning, record-breaking, run of sold-out shows in Las Vegas, global superstar and eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner Usher is preparing to take Paris – with 8 exclusive new shows at La Seine Musicale.
Kicking off on September 24, Rendez-Vous Á Paris will feature hits including “Yeah!”, “My Boo”, “Love In This Club” and more from Usher‘s 30-year career, with fans experiencing the show with never-before-seen costumes and state-of-the-art lighting and special effects.
THE hottest tickets during Paris Fashion Week, the shows at La Seine Musicale are the sole, exclusive opportunity to experience Usher‘s highly sought after, in demand show in Europe. The venue is special, intimate and situated on an island in the middle of the Seine river, flowing through the City Of Light.
Usher’s ‘My Way, The Las Vegas Residency’ has become the stuff of legend, even in a city built on them. It is his second residency there, originally wowing audiences at the Colosseum from 2021 before transferring to the Park MGM’s Dolby Live theatre in 2022.
The superstar showcases his catalogue from his three decade, 65 million record selling career (3 UK Number 1 singles, 19 Top 10 singles and 3 U.K. Number 1 albums). From global soul and R&B hits, to ballads and dance music that has seen him carve a unique place in music history. From his debut 1997 album ‘My Way’, through the acclaimed ‘Confessions’ and beyond, he has left audiences stunned with his trademark, jaw dropping choreography and legendary vocal talent. Usher is doing Vegas his way, including a deep connection and interaction with his audience.
Evoking timeless inspirations, from Prince to Gene Kelly, Usher is R&B’s touchstone and one of the all time great entertainers. Expect breathtaking showmanship, greatest hits, special guests and a night to remember.
A master at work, Usher is ready to showcase his renaissance in Europe.
Reviews for the Las Vegas show:
“The Vegas residency puts him back in the pocket and allows him to access his greatest gifts….There’s no one you could compare him to, and no one who could outperform him.” – GQ
“My Way residency confirms that Usher’s reign is far from over.” – Complex
“Usher’s Las Vegas residency is a reminder: He’s unmatched.” – Entertainment Weekly
Rendez-Vous Á Paris at La Seine Musicale:
September 24
September 25
September 27
September 28
October 1
October 2
October 4
October 5
Get your tickets HERE.
Blackpink Electrifies British Summer Time Festival with Unforgettable Performance
(Photos by Jo Pinner, Rock The View)
BLACKPINK, one of the biggest Korean girl groups in the world, broke records by becoming the first ever Korean band to headline a major UK festival. This time they performed in front of 65,000 people at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park, London!
Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa took the stage by storm, leaving the audience in awe with their breathtaking performance. The highly anticipated event, held at London’s Hyde Park, showcased the group’s unmatched talent, charisma, and infectious energy, making it a night to remember for all attendees.
From the moment the lights dimmed and the familiar beats of their hit single “Pink Venom” filled the air, the crowd erupted into a frenzy of excitement. BLACKPINK emerged, each member radiating their unique charm, and immediately captivated the audience with their flawless synchronization and powerful vocals.
The production value of the performance was nothing short of spectacular. The stage was adorned with stunning visuals, incorporating vibrant LED screens, dynamic lighting effects, and mesmerizing pyrotechnics. These visual elements enhanced the overall atmosphere, creating a captivating experience that perfectly complemented BLACKPINK’s high-octane performance.
The girls took the time to interact with their fans, expressing gratitude for their support and showering them with love. Their genuine appreciation and infectious smiles further solidified the bond between BLACKPINK and their dedicated Blinks (as their fans are affectionately called).
The setlist was thoughtfully curated, featuring a mix of their chart-topping hits and fan-favorite tracks. Each song transitioned seamlessly into the next, maintaining an exhilarating momentum throughout the entire performance. The infectious energy radiating from Blackpink was contagious, as the crowd danced, sang along, and waved their light sticks in unison.
During the middle of the show, each girl performed a solo song each. (We don’t think we have ever seen a band do this at a show before) it works though as every member of the group got rewarded with a roar of cheers and applause!
BLACKPINK closed the show with ” Forever Young” bringing the festival to a climactic end. The sheer energy, stage presence, and showmanship displayed during this final performance solidified their status to show the rest of the world what K-pop is all about.
Mötley Crüe Surprise Fans with an Incredible Live Show at The Underworld Camden
(Photographer credit: Shapiro Media)
Mötley Crüe put on a mind-blowing live performance for 450 lucky fans at The Underworld Club in London, an incredible rare secret club show from the global icons.
The streets of Camden came alive Friday night with the buzz that Mötley Crüe might be the band on the flyer listed as DÖGS OF WAR, with lines around the block for the most exclusive gig in town.
In a venue where most bands play their first gig, as part of their set, the band (vocalist Vince Neil, bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee and guitarist John 5) performed their iconic anthems Shout At The Devil, Dr. Feelgood, Girls Girls Girls and many more including a premiere of their cover of Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right” as fans couldn’t believe their luck seeing the band perform in such a small venue.
“This wasn’t our first time playing a SECRET club show and it will definitely not be the last. We love doing this, especially before larger shows. We love when we can play these intimate shows for our fans.” – Mötley Crüe
The news of the intimate show first came last week to fans via a cryptic flyer across the band’s Twitter, under the name ‘DÖGS OF WAR’. Tonight this show put an end to all speculation, as the band revealed this is the name of one of several brand new songs that they have recently recorded with Bob Rock in the studio.
London’s Mötley fans have never been closer to the band in the UK, in touching distance of Vince on the mic, Nikki as he commanded the bass, Tommy on drums and John 5 on guitar as the clubs amps blasted out hit after hit with raw intensity. Social media immediately became flooded with live clips by excited fans.
Tomorrow (Saturday 1 July) by contrast, Mötley Crüe will perform at Wembley Stadium in front of 50,000 fans as part of their current European leg of The World Tour with Def Leppard, which ends on 6 July in Glasgow before they head back to the U.S. for more stadium shows in August and the tour continues in Japan and Australia this Fall.
The Underworld Camden – Set List:
Wildside
Shout At The Devil
Too Fast For Love
Live Wire
Looks That Kill
Rock & Roll Part 2
Smokin’
Helter
Anarchy
Blitzkrieg Bop
Fight For Your Right
Dr Feelgood
Girls
Primal Scream
Kickstart
P!nk Delivers a Sensational Performance at the British Summer
Time Festival!
(Photo by Jo Pinner)
P!nk captivated the audience at the British Summer Time Festival in London, from the moment she graced the stage until the final encore, P!nk demonstrated why she is considered one of the greatest performers of our time.
Her energy was infectious from the outset. As she opened with her hit song “Get the Party Started,” suspended high above the stage, the crowd erupted with excitement, instantly transforming the atmosphere into an electric frenzy. Her commanding stage presence and magnetic charisma held everyone’s attention throughout the entire set.
One of the most remarkable aspects of P!nk’s performance was her incredible vocal prowess. Her voice effortlessly soared through Hyde Park, hitting every note with power and precision. Whether she was belting out emotional ballads like “Just Give Me a Reason” or delivering high-octane anthems like “So What,” her vocals were flawless and filled with raw emotion. We were treated to her daughter Willow singing with her mom during “Cover Me in Sunshine”
The production value of the show was nothing short of extraordinary. P!nk is renowned for her acrobatic stunts, and she did not disappoint. From daring aerial displays to gravity-defying choreography, she pushed the boundaries of what is physically possible while maintaining flawless vocal delivery. The stage design and lighting effects perfectly complemented her music, creating a visually stunning spectacle that enhanced the overall experience.
Beyond the jaw-dropping theatrics, P!nk’s genuine connection with her fans was heartwarming. She took moments between songs to share personal stories and messages of empowerment, inspiring the crowd with her authenticity and vulnerability. Her ability to make each audience member feel seen and valued was a testament to her genuine passion for her craft.
The setlist was a well-balanced mix of her greatest hits and newer material, ensuring that both longtime fans and newcomers were thoroughly entertained. The crowd enthusiastically sang along to anthems like “Raise Your Glass” and “Just Like a Pill,” creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration.
The grand finale was nothing short of breathtaking. As P!nk closed her set with “So What” she soared above the crowd, suspended by aerial silks, while landing in front of different areas of the audience.
If there’s a person you need to see perform live, it’s defintely P!nk!
Black Deer Festival: A Weekend Escape into the World of Americana and Country!
(Photo by Lindsay Melbourne)
From the moment we arrived at Eridge Park (set amidst the stunning Kent countryside in Tunbridge Wells) we were greeted by a sea of people wearing cowboy hats, all congregating for one purpose for the next 3 days – Americana and country music!
(Photo by Jo Pinner)
The musical lineup at the Black Deer Festival proved to be an success. Spanning multiple stages, it featured an eclectic mix of established artists and rising talents. From soul-stirring ballads to foot-stomping hoedowns, the music resonated with the crowd, eliciting an electric energy that flowed through the entire festival site.
(Photo by Lindsay Melbourne)
We had the opportunity to discover new artists whilst also enjoying unforgettable performances from renowned acts. The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, The Teskey Brothers & Steve Earle, all leading the way in huge interest and singalongs from the crowds. Damian Lewis released his debut album on Friday and was able to perform it live for all to hear. Far From Saints (Kelly Jones (Stereophonics), Patty Lynn (Austin), Dwight Baker (The Wind and The Wave)) were on top form having released their debut album earlier in the day!
(Photo by Lindsay Melbourne)
The Songwriting Sessions were worth a break from the main stage, these involved a group of artists, playing some of their songs, complete with stories behind them.
(Photo by: Louise Roberts)
Beyond the music, Black Deer Festival offered a plethora of enriching experiences. The workshops and talks provided insights into various aspects of Americana culture, from songwriting and instrument craftsmanship to whiskey tasting and BBQ cooking. The emphasis on promoting local artisans and vendors added an authentic touch to the festival, with a range of handcrafted goods, delicious food, and refreshing beverages available throughout the site.
One aspect that deserves special mention is the sense of community that permeated the festival. Black Deer Festival fostered an environment where strangers became friends, and connections were formed through a shared love for music and the outdoors. The friendly and inclusive atmosphere was contagious, with fellow festival-goers readily engaging in conversations inbetween acts. We spoke to one woman who said she didn’t know much about Americana music, but was impressed by how talented all the artists were and how passionately they performed their music. When asked if she would attend next year, “Absolutely without a doubt!” was her response.
(Photo by Lindsay Melbourne)
Whether you’re a devoted fan of the genre or simply seeking a unique and memorable festival experience, Black Deer Festival is an absolute must-attend event. We cannot recommend it enough, and eagerly look forward to returning again in the future!
Black Deer Festival is returning in 2024! You can buy super early bird tickets now from: https://blackdeerfestival.com/
Taylor Swift Annouces She Is Bringing The Eras Tour To Europe!
Taylor Swift annouces she is bringing her Eras Tour to Europe in 2024! Begining in Paris she will be performing in various cities across Europe and finishing the European tour in London.
To register for tickets, visit http://taylorswift.com/tour
BLACK DEER FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND
It’s June and it’s the return of the Black Deer Festival! This fantastic event that celebrates everything that is great about country and Americana music is held annually in the picturesque setting of Eridge Park, Kent, UK.
Bringing together some of the biggest names in the genre, as well as up-and-coming artists and local talent. The festival offers a fantastic blend of live music, delicious food and drink, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Past headliners over the years have include Iron & Wine,Passenger, Ward Thomas, Kiefer Sutherland (yes that Kiefer Sutherland) Band of Horses, The Shires, The Mavericks, Van Morrison, Wilco, The Waterboys and Imelda May.
The 2023 Lineup is packed with artists such as Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, The Pretenders, Bonnie Raitt, Richard Hawley, Far From Saints (Kelly Jones, Stereophonics) Brandy Clark, Steve Earle, Midlake, Damian Lewis (yes that Damian Lewis) Patty Griffin, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Allison Russell and many more!
Guests can enjoy a range of activities, including workshops,demonstrations, and talks such as the The Songwriter Sessions where select artists will talk about the the stories behind the songs.
Overall, the Black Deer Festival is an incredible experience, having attended the inaugural festival in 2018 and were impressed with the friendly atmosphere and well put together festival. It should not be missed by anyone who loves country and Americana music. With its stunning setting, fantastic lineup of artists, and commitment to sustainability, it is a true gem in the festival calendar. Highly recommended!
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Check out our photos from the Black Deer Festival
FOO FIGHTERS RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO “THE TEACHER”
Released from their new album ‘But Here We Are’ that will be available on June 2nd.
You can pre-order here: https://FooFighters.lnk.to/BHWAID
TINA TURNER, THE QUEEN OF ROCK N ROLL, PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 83
With great sadness, Tina Turner has passed away at the age of 83. Tina was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress who achieved great success in her career.
She rose to fame in the 1960s as part of the duo Ike & Tina Turner, and later gained even greater fame as a solo artist. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards, including 12 Grammy Awards.
Her most popular hits are:
“It’s Gonna Work Out Fine” (Ike & Tina Turner)
“River Deep -Mountain High” (Ike & Tina Turner)
“Proud Mary” (Ike & Tina Turner)
“Nutbush City Limits” (Ike & Tina Turner)
“What’s Love Got to Do with It”
“Better Be Good to Me”
“Private Dancer”
“We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)”
“Typical Male”
“The Best”
“I Don’t Wanna Fight”
“GoldenEye”
She is also known for her role in the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”
Our condolences to her family,friends and the many fans (like ourselves) across the world. To the Queen of Rock N Roll….You Simply Were The Best!
Highways Festival debut at the Royal Albert Hall,London,UK
(Photo credit: Kate Green (Getty Images)
Live Nation Review:
London, UK – The Highways Festival made its unforgettable debut on Saturday night at the Royal Albert Hall, bringing together some of Country and Americana’s brightest stars for an electrifying showcase of talent. Kip Moore, Morgan Wade, Jackson Dean, and Stephen Wilson Jr. delivered captivating performances in the auditorium that left the audience spellbound.
Highways festival provided a unique and immersive experience that showcased a diverse range of talent in every corner of the iconic venue. From the legendary auditorium to carefully curated showcases in the adorning rooms. The festival touched the hearts of both fans and artists alike, bringing a flavour of Country and Americana to the heart of London.
This was truly a first-of-its-kind festival, and fans were able to experience the magic of the Royal Albert Hall like never before. Live Nation Entertainment and the Royal Albert Hall look forward to bringing Highways back next year. Sign up link for Highways 2024. SIGN UP LINK HERE
Keep updated on the 2024 Highways Fest:
Beyoncé Kicks Off Long-Awaited Global Stadium Tour with Sold-Out First Night in Stockholm
Beyoncé kicked off her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR with a sold-out show in Stockholm, Sweden, at Friends Arena, filling the city with powerful dance music from her wildly successful seventh studio album, RENAISSANCE. The emotional return to the global stage, five years in the making, captivated the 46,000 fans in attendance with songs such as “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA,” “COZY,” and “BREAK MY SOUL,” along with legendary hits from her trailblazing discography like “Flaws And All,” “Crazy In Love,” and “Love On Top” in a nearly 3 hour performance.
Set list:
Dangerously in Love 2
Flaws and All
1+1
I Care
I’m That Girl
Cozy
Alien Superstar/ Sweet Dreams
Lift Off
Cuff It
Energy
Break My Soul
Formation
Diva
Run the World (Girls)
My Power
Black Parade
Savage (Remix)
Partition
Church Girl
Get Me Bodied
Before I Let Go
Rather Die Young
Love On Top/I Want You Back
Crazy in Love
Plastic Off The Sofa
Virgo’s Groove
Naughty Girl
Move
Heated
Thique
All Up in Your Mind
Drunk in Love
America Has a Problem
Pure/Honey
Summer Renaissance
SUM 41 ANNOUCE BAND IS DISBANDING AFTER 27 YEARS!
Sum 41 annouced today that after their release of their final album and worldwide tour, they will be no more.
The band released the following statement:
AEROSMITH ANNOUNCE THEIR FINAL TOUR, PEACE OUT TOUR
After 50 years together, 10 world tours, Aerosmith announce their final tour, the Peace Out Tour. The Black Crowes will be joining them on all dates.
Only US dates have been annouced so far.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 5th https://aerosmith.com/tour
ELI YOUNG BAND ANNOUNCE BREAK UP IN A BAR U.K. TOUR
Eli Young Band have announced their Break Up In A Bar… U.K. tour for this summer, with stops in Manchester, London, and Glasgow. This eagerly anticipated tour comes after their hugely successful 50-date North American tour in support of their most recent album ‘Love Talking’. Tickets go on general sale from Friday 28th April at 10am via LiveNation.co.uk, this is an event not to be missed.
Eli Young Band have come a long way since their formation as college classmates 20 years ago, since becoming the biggest groups in country music. Showcasing their Texas roots with their own songs and playing their own instruments. The foursome—Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson. – amassed 14 Billboard charting singles, including four No. 1 hits via 4x Platinum ‘Crazy Girl’, 2x Platinum ‘Even If It Breaks Your Heart’ and Platinum ‘Love Ain’t’ and ‘Drunk Last Night’. Their incredible success has seen them earn multiple award nominations including GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards as well as being awarded Billboard No.1 Country Song of the Year.
Break Up in a Bar… U.K. TOUR
Monday 28th August Manchester O2 Ritz
Tuesday 29th August London Islington Assembly Hall
Wednesday 30th August Glasgow Old Fruitmarket
Tickets go on general sale Friday 28th April at 10am via livenation.co.uk
SZA EXPANDS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ‘THE S.O.S. TOUR’ INTO EUROPE AND EXTENDS NORTH AMERICA RUN
| Following her incredibly successful 17-city sold out run, Grammy-award-winning music trendsetter and icon SZA will continue her touring trek with ten new dates in Europe, including shows in Manchester, Glasgow, London, and Dublin. As well as twenty-one additional dates across North America due to incredible fan demand. Produced by Live Nation, the European leg of the tour kicks off June 1 in Amsterdam at Ziggo Dome, making stops in Paris, Berlin, London, and more before wrapping up in Dublin at 3Arena on June 21. The S.O.S. Tour will then circle back to North America, kicking off on September 20 in Miami at Kaseya Center, and making stops in Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Phoenix at Footprint Center on October 29. See full routing below WATCH THE TOUR RECAP FROM LEG 1 HERE |
| EUROPEAN TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday 12 April at 10am local time. General on sale will take place on Friday 14 April at 12pm Local Time on szasos.com and LiveNation.co.uk NORTH AMERICA TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Live Nation presale on Thursday, April 13 at 10am local time. The general on sale for The S.O.S. Tour will begin on Friday, April 14 at 12pm Local Time on szasos.com. THE S.O.S. EUROPE TOUR DATES: Thu Jun 1 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome* Mon Jun 5 – Paris, France – Accor Arena* Wed Jun 7 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion* Fri Jun 9 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena* Sun Jun 11 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena Tue Jun 13 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena* Thu Jun 15 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro* Sat Jun 17 – London, UK – The O2* Sun Jun 18 – London, UK – The O2* Wed Jun 21 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena* *With Support from RAYE THE S.O.S. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: Wed Sep 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center Fri Sep 22 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena Sun Sep 24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Tue Sep 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center^ Thu Sep 28 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Sat Sep 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Sun Oct 01 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Wed Oct 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena Fri Oct 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Sat Oct 07 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Tue Oct 10 – Chicago, IL – United Center Wed Oct 11 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Sat Oct 14 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Sun Oct 15 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center Wed Oct 18 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Thu Oct 19 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena Sun Oct 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Mon Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Thu Oct 26 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center Sat Oct 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Sun Oct 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center |
RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE UK & EU “DARKFIGHTER” TOUR
Rival Sons have announced their long-awaited return to the UK & EUROPE this autumn taking their two forthcoming new albums, DARKFIGHTER and LIGHTBRINGER on the road, across Europe for a 30-date run.
DARKFIGHTER, is set to arrive worldwide June 2nd 2023 and is available for pre-order / pre-save now [album art / track-listing below].
The 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated band, known for their electrifying, well-honed live shows, will be kicking the tour off in Camden, London at the Roundhouse on Friday 13th October, just across the road from where they played their first ever European show, 12 years ago. The tour then runs through the UK, including a date at the infamous Barrowlands in Glasgow, then continuing with multiple dates in France, Germany, Poland, and Scandinavia.
Scott Holiday (guitarist) comments: “Dear friends on the other side of the pond, DARKFIGHTER is coming for you! AND LIGHTBRINGER is coming for you too!
We’re finally able to come back to you and bring you NEW music! Music that has been firmly situated in our hearts. Nothing makes me happier than to think about experiencing these albums together and making them into something entirely new and different every night. Let’s make something symbiotic, alive, that we’ll want to remember forever!”
The tour dates will go on public sale here on Friday 14th April and will be accompanied by Meet & Greets where possible (available through the Rival Sons app https://www.rivalsonsapp.com/ ) With pre-sale available Thursday 13th April.
Full UK/ European tour dates below.
Rival Sons DARKFIGHTER / LIGHTBRINGER UK/EU TOUR:
October 13, 2023 – London Roundhouse, UK
October 14, 2023 – NX – Newcastle, UK
October 16, 2023 – Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom, UK
October 17, 2023 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
October 18, 2023 – Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK
October 20, 2023 – Cambridge Corn Exchange – Cambridge, UK
October 21, 2023 – O2 Academy – Bristol, UK
October 22, 2023 – O2 Guildhall – Southampton, UK
October 24, 2023 – La Carrière – Nantes, France
October 25, 2023 – Le Radiant – Lyon, France
October 27, 2023 – L’Olympia – Paris, France
October 28, 2023 – Les Docks – Lausanne, Switzerland
October 29, 2023 – Alcatraz – Milan, Italy
October 31, 2023 – Gasometer – Vienna, Austria
November 1, 2023 – X-TRA – Zurich, Switzerland
November 2, 2023 – Theaterfabrik – Munich, Germany
November 4, 2023 – Lucerna Music Bar – Prague, Czech Republic
November 5, 2023 – Klub Stodola – Warsaw, Poland
November 6, 2023 – Music Club B17 – Poznan, Poland
November 8, 2023 – Huxleys – Berlin, Germany
November 9, 2023 – Melkweg Max – Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 10, 2023 – Kantine – Cologne, Germany
November 12, 2023 – Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, Belgium
November 13, 2023 – Grosse Freiheit 36 – Hamburg, Germany
November 14, 2023 – The Grey Hall – Copenhagen, Denmark
November 16, 2023 – Forum Scene – Bergen, Norway
November 17, 2023 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway
November 18, 2023 – B-K – Stockholm, Sweden
November 20, 2023 – House of Culture – Helsinki, Finland
November 21, 2023 – Tampere Hall – Tampere, Finland
THE BETHS share new single ‘Watching The Credits’
The Beths present their new single, ‘Watching The Credits’, and unveil their incredible Tiny Desk Concert, proving once again that they are “one of the greatest indie-rock bands of their time” (Rolling Stone). ‘Watching The Credits’ is a terrific power pop anthem recorded during the sessions of Expert In A Dying Field, the New Zealand quartet’s acclaimed 2022 album. Born out of songwriter Elizabeth Stokes’ habit of learning everything about movies without actually watching them, ‘Watching The Credits’ is Stokes’ imaginary view from the director’s seat. Their accompanying NPR Tiny Desk performance downsizes their beloved live performance while maintaining their signature thrilling energy.
Expert In A Dying Field, the third studio album from The Beths, was released to a wealth of critical praise, and was named one of 2022’s best releases by the likes of Pitchfork, The Ringer, and Stereogum, who praised it as “another collection of tunes that cements their status as one of the great guitar-pop bands of this present moment.” Surrounding its release, The Beths were profiled by Rolling Stone, Document Journal, The Big Takeover and more, and made their US television debut on CBS Saturday Morning. With a full, almost entirely sold out North American tour already under their belt, and supporting slots for The National, Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service on the horizon, The Beths are undeniably one of the most exciting indie rock bands to emerge in recent memory.
The Beths Tour Dates
Wed. May 24 – Bristol, UK @ SWX
Thu. May 25 – London, UK @ Electric Brixton
Fri. May 26 – Walton-on-Trent, UK @ Bearded Theory Festival
Sat. May 27 – Leeds, UK @ Live at Leeds in the Park
Sun. May 28 – Manchester, UK @ New Century
Tue. May 30 – Glasgow, UK @ The Garage
Wed. May 31 – Dublin, IE @ Whelan’s
Fri. June 2 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Sound Festival
Sat. June 3 – Ellerdorf, DE @ Wilwarin Festival
Sun. June 4 – Berlin, DE @ Frannz Club
Mon. June 5 – Hamburg, DE @ Uebel & Gefählrich
Tue. June 6 – Cologne, DE @ Gebäude 9
Thu. June 8 – Porto, PT @ Primavera Sound Festival
Fri. June 9 – Madrid, ES @ Primavera Sound Festival
Sat. June 10 – Dijon, FR @ VYV Festival
Mon. June 12 – Nantes, FR @ Stereolux
Tue. June 13 – Paris, FR @ Petit Bain
Wed. June 14 – Lille, FR @ Aéronef
Fri. June 16 – Kansas City, MO @ Boulevardia Festival
Sat. June 17 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Sun. June 18 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn
Tue. June 20 – Orlando, FL @ The Beacham
Wed. June 21 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
Thu. June 22 – Gainesville, FL @ High Dive
Fri. July 14 – Utrecht, NL @ Ekko
Sat. July 15 – Rotterdam, NL @ Rotown
Sun. July 16 – Nijmegen, NL @ Valkhof Festival
Tue. July 18 – Liverpool, UK @ Hangar 34
Wed. July 19 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ Boiler Shop
Fri. July 21 – Southwold, UK @ Latitude Festival
Sat. July 22 – Steventon, UK @ Truck Festival
Sun. July 23 – Sheffield, UK @ Tramlines Festival
Fri. July 28 – Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Festival
Sat. July 29 – Omaha, NE @ Maha Festival
Tue. Aug. 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia * [SOLD OUT]
Wed. Aug. 2 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia *
Thu. Aug. 3 – New Haven, CT @ Westville Music Bowl *
Fri. Aug. 4 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Smalls Theatre
Sat. Aug. 5 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern
Mon. Aug. 7 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore *
Tue. Aug. 8 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee *
Wed. Aug. 9 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory *
Fri. Aug. 11 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom * [SOLD OUT]
Sat. Aug. 12 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom *
Tue. Aug. 15 – Nashville, TN @ Ascend Amphitheater *
Wed. Aug. 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Thu. Aug. 17 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
Fri. Aug. 18 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Sat. Aug. 19 – Quincy, MA @ In Between Days Festival
Mon. Aug. 21 – Cincinnati, OH @ Woodward Theater
Tue. Aug. 22 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s Eccentric Cafe
Sun. Aug. 27 – Seattle, WA @ THING
Sat. Sep. 30 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater ^
Sun. Oct. 1 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre ^
Tue. Oct. 3 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre ^ [SOLD OUT]
Wed. Oct. 4 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ^ [SOLD OUT]
Fri. Oct. 6 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena ^ [SOLD OUT]
Sat. Oct. 7 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena ^ [SOLD OUT]
Mon. Oct. 9 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre ^ [SOLD OUT]
Tue. Oct. 10 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre ^ [SOLD OUT]
Wed. Oct. 11 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre ^ [SOLD OUT]
Thu. Oct. 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Fri. Oct. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl ^ [SOLD OUT]
Sat. Oct. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Sun. Oct. 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
Tue. Oct. 17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Wed. Oct. 18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
Thu. Oct. 19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
* w/ The National
^ w/ Death Cab For Cutie & The Postal Service
Check out The Beths: https://thebeths.com/
GLOBAL POP ICONS JONAS BROTHERS ANNOUNCE ONE NIGHT ONLY AT LONDON’S ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Jonas Brothers announce a very special and exclusive one-night-only performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday 14th April 2023. The trio will perform all their greatest hits, as well as a special performance of their eagerly awaited new single “Wings” from their upcoming project The Album.
Pre-order* The Album, by 5 pm on Tuesday 14th March to qualify for early ticket access to Jonas Brothers’ show at Royal Albert Hall. The pre-sale will start at 10 am (UK time) Wednesday 15th March. You will be emailed your pre-sale code & ticket link to the email address used to pre-order the album before 7 pm (UK time) Tuesday 14th March
General tickets will go on sale at 10 am (UK time) Friday 17th March.
General sale begins on Friday 17th March at 10am via LiveNation.co.uk
ASHNIKKO ANNOUNCES WORLD TOUR DATES AND DEBUT ALBUM OUT 2ND JUNE 2023
Today sees pop disruptor Ashnikko (she/they) announced her hotly anticipated world tour and debut album WEEDKILLER, released June 2nd via Parlophone Records. Alongside the album announcement, Ashnikko has also released further details about her upcoming UK tour dates. Tickets to the WEEDKILLER World Tour are available at ashnikko.com on 10th March 10am local time. Fans who pre-order WEEDKILLER from Ashnikko’s official store before 10am on Wednesday, March 8 will get first access to their upcoming UK and European show dates before general sale on Friday, March 10th. Full tour routing below.
Later this year will see Ashnikko will take WEEDKILLER on the road as she embarks on her biggest tour to date. To mark the end of DEMIDEVIL era will hit Japan next month before heading to Australia and New Zealand. After a run of festivals this summer The WEEDKILLER tour will hit the US, Europe and the UK including her biggest UK headline show to date at the historic London venue Alexandra Palace before heading to Birmingham and Leeds. Her live performances are notoriously riotous – with Ashnikko writhing, jumping and thrashing around the stage whilst the crowd follow suit – and in previous years they’ve packed out tents and stages across the world.
Speaking on the announcement Ashnikko states “My bioluminescent heart is glowing. My post-apocalyptic fae world is here for you to journey into. My wings have been ripped out, but I’ve built them anew using WEEDKILLER machine parts. I am the one sent here to eliminate you, WEEDKILLER.”
Since asserting herself within the music industry with the acclaimed 2021 mixtape DEMIDEVIL, Ashnikko has made her name as one of today’s most innovative alt-pop artists and the announcement of their debut album is sure to set fans’ minds racing. The 13-track album sees fears and anxieties whether personal or tyrannical, blown up and then broken down.
ASHNIKKO LIVE
JAPAN & AUS
March 24, 2023 – Osaka, Japan – Club Quattro
March 27, 2023 – Tokyo, Japan – Liquid Room
March 29, 2023 – Seoul, South Korea – Watcha Hall
April 01, 2023 – Melbourne, Australia – Northcote Theatre (All Ages early show & 18+ late show)
April 03, 2023 – Adelaide, Australia – Hindley Street Music Hall
April 04, 2023 – Brisbane, Australia – Fortitude Music Hall
April 06, 2023 – Sydney, Australia – Big Top
April 08, 2023 – Auckland, New Zealand – Town Hall
WEEDKILLER TOUR 2023
US LEG
September 15, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
September 16, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
September 18, 2023 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live!
September 19, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
September 21, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Rebel
September 22, 2023 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
September 23, 2023 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
September 25, 2023 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
September 26, 2023 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Mirage
September 28, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at The Mann
September 29, 2023 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
September 30, 2023 – Richmond, VA – The National
October 02, 2023 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
October 03, 2023 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
October 05, 2023 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
October 06, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live at the Backyard
October 07, 2023 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
October 10, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
October 11, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
October 13, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
October 14, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
October 16, 2023 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
October 17, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex Rockwell
October 19, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
October 20, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
October 21, 2023 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
October 24, 2023 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
October 27, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
EU & UK LEG
November 19, 2023 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
November 21, 2023 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
November 22, 2023 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys
November 24, 2023 – Paris, France – Elysee Montmartre
November 25, 2023 – Cologne, Germany – Carlswerk Victoria
November 26, 2023 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg
November 30, 2023 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace
December 01, 2023 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse
December 03, 2023 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute
December 05, 2023 – Nottingham, UK – Rock City
December 06, 2023 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
December 08, 2023 – Leeds, UK – O2 Academy
December 09, 2023 – Bristol, UK – Marble Factory
December 11, 2023 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas annouce 2023 dates for World Tour
Today, Hip Hop icons Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced the 2023 co-headline run of their N.Y. State of Mind Tour, which will be hitting multiple continents this year. Produced by Live Nation, the 32-date global tour kicks off on Tuesday, May 9th in Auckland, New Zealand at Spark Arena, with additional stops across New Zealand, Australia, North America and Europe before wrapping up on Sunday, October 22nd at Yaamava Theatre in Highland, CA.
The 2023 tour comes on the heels of the sold out 2022 N.Y. State of Mind Tour run that hit 25+ cities last year, including an iconic show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The tour was also recently nominated for Pollstar’s 2022 Hip Hop Tour of The Year – watch the 2022 N.Y. State of Mind Tour recap HERE.
NORTH AMERICA TICKETS: Tickets will be available beginning with American Express® Early Access on Tuesday, February 28th in select North American markets. Additional presales will be available throughout the week before the general onsale starting Friday, March 3rd at 9am local time on livenation.com.
- AMEX PRESALE: American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets in select North American markets before the general public beginning Tuesday, February 28th at 10am local time through Thursday, March 2nd at 10pm local time.
EUROPE TICKETS: Tickets will be available beginning with an artist presale on Tuesday, February 28th at 9am local time. Additional presales will be available throughout the week before the general onsale starts Friday, March 3rd at 9am local time on livenation.co.uk.
NEW ZEALAND TICKETS: Tickets will be available beginning with a Vodafone presale on Wednesday, March 1st at 10am local time on vodafone.co.nz/music. Additional presales will be available throughout the week before the general onsale starts Monday, March 6th at 12pm local time on livenation.co.nz.
AUSTRALIA TICKETS: Tickets will be available via presales beginning Friday, March 3rd at 11am local time. The general onsale begins Monday, March 6th at 12pm local time on livenation.com.au.
VIP NATION: Fans in North America can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the VIP Lounge, a limited edition numbered tour poster, specially designed VIP gift items, and more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
2023 N.Y. STATE OF MIND TOUR DATES:
AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND
Tue May 9 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
Fri May 12 – Brisbane, AU – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat May 13 – Sydney, AU – Qudos Bank Arena
Sun May 14 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
EUROPE
Fri June 2 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
Sat June 3 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
Mon June 5 – Berlin, DE – Parkbuhne Wuhlheide
Tues June 6 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Wed June 7 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
Fri June 9 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Mon June 12 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Tue June 13 – London, UK – The O2
NORTH AMERICA
Wed Sep 20 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Fri Sep 22 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Sat Sep 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sun Sep 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^
Tue Sep 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Wed Sep 27 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri Sep 29 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Sun Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Mon Oct 02 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Wed Oct 04 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
Sat Oct 07 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
Sun Oct 08 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Tue Oct 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
Fri Oct 13 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
Sat Oct 14 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Mon Oct 16 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Tue Oct 17 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Wed Oct 18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sat Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sun Oct 22 – Highland, CA – Yaamava Theatre*
^ Daytime Pool Party Performance
*On-sale: Monday, March 6th at 10am local
Peter Gabriel announces an extra date on upcoming UK Tour
Peter Gabriel announces an extra date at the Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on the 20th June 2023 for his 2023 tour across the UK & Europe. The tour marks his first solo shows outside of North America since 2014’s Back to Front Tour celebrating the era-defining album So. Produced by Live Nation, the tour in Europe will kick off in Krakow, Poland on 18 May 2023, with dates in Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and the UK and Ireland. The tour will then continue in North America in the late summer/fall with dates and ticket information to follow.
TICKETS: LiveNation.co.uk
The Moldy Peaches Announce First US Headline Show in 20 Yrs
NYC anti-folk heroes The Moldy Peaches are making their triumphant return to the live stage in a big way with their first US headline show in 20 years, a date at Brooklyn Steel in NYC on Thursday, August 10.
Tickets for the show will be available via AmEx presale on Wednesday, February 15 at 10 AM EST, and general on-sale will take place Friday, February 17 at 10 AM EST
The Moldy Peaches previously announced their first European shows in 20 years, as well, kicking off with a date at London‘s Roundhouse (May 29) and performances at Primavera Sound Barcelona (June 2) and Madrid (June 9).
Tour Dates:
May 29 – London, UK – Roundhouse
June 2 – Barcelona, ESP – Primavera Sound
June 9 – Madrid, ESP – Primavera Sound
August 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Announce East Coast Tour Dates. To Support P!NK On Select Summer Dates.
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced more dates to their 2023 North American headlining tour. Starting on April 12 in Port Chester, NY, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will embark on 8 east coast dates before joining P!NK on select dates for her Summer Carnival Stadium Tour in July.
General on-sale for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo’s April tour dates begins Friday, February 10 at 10am local. For more information and tickets, please visit www.benatargiraldo.com/tour.
On March 9, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will be joining an all-star lineup of rock, blues and soul music including James Taylor, John Mayer Trio, Sheryl Crow, Mavis Staples, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, St. Vincent, Rufus Wainwright, Jim James, Stephen Marley, Gary Clark Jr., Allison Russell, The War and Treaty, Bernie Williams and more for a very special evening to celebrate the seventh annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver live from the historic Beacon Theatre. For tickets: https://www.msg.com/calendar/
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
03/09/23 – New York, NY – Love Rocks NYC Benefit – The Beacon Theatre
04/12/23 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre^
04/13/23 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount^
04/16/23 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey^
04/21/23 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center^
04/24/23 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall^
04/26/23 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre^
04/27/23 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall^
04/29/23 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood^
07/31/23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
08/01/23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
08/07/23 – Washington DC – Nationals Park*
08/10/23 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field*
08/12/23 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field*
08/14/23 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field*
10/05 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium*
^headlining
* with P!NK
Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour
Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour 40 Shows Across North America and Europe, her first tour in 6 years!
RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR DATES:
EUROPE
May 10, 2023 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena
May 14, 2023 – Brussels, BE – King Baudouin Stadium
May 17, 2023 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff Principality Stadium
May 20, 2023 – Edinburgh, UK – BT Murray Field Stadium
May 23, 2023 – Sunderland, UK – Stadium of Light
May 26, 2023 – Paris, FR – Stade de France
May 29, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
May 30, 2023 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
June 08, 2023 – Barcelona, ES – Olympic Stadium
June 11, 2023 – Marseille, FR – Orange Velodrome
June 15, 2023 – Cologne, DE – Rhein Energie Stadion
June 17, 2023 – Amsterdam, NL – Johan Crujff Arena
June 21, 2023 – Hamburg, DE – Volksparkstadion
June 24, 2023 – Frankfurt, DE – Deutsche Bank Park
June 27, 2023 – Warsaw, PL – PGE Narodowy
NORTH AMERICA
July 8, 2023 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
July 12, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
July 15, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
July 17, 2023 – Louisville, KY – L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
July 20, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – Huntington Bank Stadium
July 22, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Stadium
July 26, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
July 29, 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Aug. 01, 2023 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
Aug. 03, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
Aug. 05, 2023 – Washington, DC – FEDEX Field
Aug. 09, 2023 – Charlotte, SC – Bank of America Stadium
Aug. 11, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Aug. 16, 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
Aug. 18, 2023 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Aug. 21, 2023 – St. Louis, MO – Dome at America’s Center
Aug. 24, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
Aug. 26, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
Aug. 30, 2023 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
Sept. 02, 2023 – Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium
Sept. 11, 2023 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
Sept. 13, 2023 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
Sept. 18, 2023 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
Sept. 21, 2023 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
Sept. 23, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
Sept. 27, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome
TICKET INFORMATION
On sale dates:
- North American Dates: Verified Fan Registration is open now and closes at different times based on city. Visit beyonce.livenation.com for the exact details as ticketing on sale timelines vary by city.
https://beyonce.livenation.com/ - European Dates: Go to https://tour.beyonce.com/ for more information!
Pre sale dates:
- Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan: Citi is the official credit card of RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. After the Verified Fan process, Citi cardmembers may have the opportunity to access the special Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan for tour dates in the United States. For those who are not existing Citi cardmembers, consumers can apply for the Citi Custom Cash Card online. If approved, new cardmembers may request instant access to their card for the Citi Presale powered by Verified Fan.* For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com and for details on Custom Cash instant access visit www.citientertainment.com/faq.
- Verizon Up Presale: Verizon Up customers can access this presale by visiting Verizon Up. Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR in the U.S through the customer loyalty program Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows.
Madonna annouces The Celebration Tour
Today, Madonna announced Madonna: The Celebration Tour, in an iconic viral video with a wink to her groundbreaking film Truth or Dare. The video (https://youtu.be/FBUpN99s1Hg) features notable names such as Diplo, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Bob The Drag Queen, Kate Berlant, Larry Owens, Meg Stalter, Eric Andre and culminates with Amy Schumer daring the global superstar to go on tour and perform her four decades of mega hits. Madonna, the best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, rises to the challenge announcing The Celebration Tour which will be highlighting her unmatched catalog of music from the past 40 plus years.
Produced by Live Nation, the 35-city global tour will kick off in North America on Saturday, July 15th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC with stops in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and more before making its way to Europe where she will hit 11 cities throughout the fall, including London on Saturday 24th October, continuing onto, Barcelona, Paris, and Stockholm, among others. The Celebration Tour will wrap in Amsterdam, NL on Friday, December 1st at Ziggo Dome.
The Celebration Tour will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” states Madonna.
The Celebration Tour will offer a one-of-a-kind experience with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue across all dates on the global tour.
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Friday, January 20th at 10am local time at madonna.com/tour
New albums released today from:
| Belle and Sebastian | Late Developers |
| Billy Nomates | Cacti |
| Circa Waves | Never Going Under |
| Gabrielle Aplin | Phosphorescent |
| Gaz Coombes | Turn the Car Around |
| Margo Price | Strays |
| Obituary | Dying of Everything |
| Rozi Plain | Prize |
| VV | Neon Noir |
ENTER SHIKARI announce new album ‘A Kiss For The Whole World’
Enter Shikari are today announcing that their highly anticipated new album, A Kiss For The Whole World, will be released on 21st April via SO Recordings / Ambush Reality. The band are also sharing the album’s lead single ‘(pls) set me on fire’ as well as news of some very special monthly residency shows in the UK this Spring.
Hear ‘(pls) set me on fire’ on streaming services here and share on YouTube below.
Pre-order A Kiss For The Whole World here.
Limited formats of the new album come packaged with the Live From Alexandra Palace 3 album & DVD, recorded live in December 2021 at the band’s sold out 10,000 capacity London show.
Hammock release new double-single “It’s In This Lie” B/W “It’s Ok To Be Afraid Of The Universe”
Nashville atmospheric, post-rock duo, Hammock have released their latest double single “It’s in This Lie” w/ “It’s OK to Be Afraid of the Universe” today, off their upcoming 12th studio album Love in the Void, due out on January 27 via their own Hammock Music thru Secretly Distribution. Pre-order Love In The Void here.
New albums released today (January 6th 2023)
It hasn’t even been 2023 for a whole week yet, but the first new albums of 2023 have been released and we are off to a flying start with these:
Anti-Flag– Lies They Tell Our Children
Iggy Pop–Every Loser
RuPaul–Black Butta
YoungBoy Never Broke Again–I Rest My Case
Marcus Mumford at Pryzm, Kingston, London Dec 1st 2022
Many thanks to one of our Rock The Viewers, Sophie who sent us these photos of Marcus Mumford (Mumford and Sons) performing at Pryzm in Kingston on December 1st.
If you have been to a gig recently, show us your photos! E-mail us info@rocktheview.com or you can visit our Twitter page @rocktheview or Instagram @rocktheview and tag us in them!
Taylor Hawkins Tribute, Wembley Stadium, London
We were very lucky to attend the Taylor Hawkins Tribute at Wembley Stadium, London. 6 hours of music from a variety of talented musicians, each of them a major artist in their own right. For the whole 6 hours each band/artist performed three songs, these consisted of songs that were favorites of Taylor or songs that were a tribute to him. For the final hour, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters led into what could be described as a mini Foo Fighters gig. It was their first ever time playing without Taylor on drums since he joined the band in 1997. For every 2 songs they played, they invited a guest drummer on to play along to a Foo Fighters track. One of these drummers was Taylor’s son Shane, who performed “My Hero” with the band and made every single one of us 80,000 people there amazed at his incredible drumming ability and knowing this could be the start of seeing Shane Hawkins drumming in the future.
Dave (Grohl) ended the show by saying “I hope that you guys felt all the love from all of us and all of the performers, because we felt it from you for Taylor tonight,” Yes Dave you and the rest of the Foo Fighters defintley did their brother Taylor proud.
Maroon 5 annouce UK/Europe Tour in 2023!
GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum powerhouse Maroon 5, have announced their UK/European headline and festival run for 2023. The European stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Tuesday 13th June at Lisbon’s Passeio Maritimo De Alges, before heading to Spain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, and France, before wrapping up at The O2 in London, UK on Monday 3rd July.
The tour announcement also features multiple festival appearances in Europe including Prague Rocks in the Czech Republic, Tinderbox in Denmark, and Main Square Festival in France.
Maroon 5 stands out as not only one of pop music’s most enduring artists, but also one of the 21st century’s biggest acts. The band won over fans and critics alike with the hybrid rock/R&B sound they introduced on their debut album, Songs About Jane. To date, the universally renowned Los Angeles band have achieved three GRAMMY® Awards, over 90 million in album sales, 550 million singles worldwide and earned gold and platinum certifications in more than 35 countries.
Released in the summer of 2021, Maroon 5‘s current studio album, JORDI (222/ Interscope), features the band’s latest hit single “Beautiful Mistakes” featuring Megan Thee Stallion. “Beautiful Mistakes” was #1 most added at Top 40 and Hot AC when it impacted radio, and charted in the Top 20 on the HOT 100, Top 40 and Hot AC charts. JORDI also includes the band’s recent hits “Nobody’s Love” and “Memories,” which has surpassed a groundbreaking 1 billion Spotify streams and amassed over 700 million YouTube views.
Maroon 5‘s last studio album, Red Pill Blues featured the global hit single “Girls Like You” which reached #1 at Top 40, #1 at Adult Pop, #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks. The track accumulated over 1.2 billion Spotify streams and almost 3 billion YouTube/ VEVO views; notably becoming the most-watched video on VEVO in 2018. Most recently, the music video for the band’s hit “One More Night” became Maroon 5’s third visual to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, alongside “Sugar” and “Girls Like You.”
Maroon 5 has over 45 million monthly Spotify listeners and have played over 120 concerts in 30+ countries selling over 7,500,000 tickets worldwide.
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting on Friday, 18 November at 10AM local time at LiveNation.co.uk.
MAROON 5 2023 TOUR DATES:
13 June 2023 Lisbon, Portugal Passeio Maritimo De Alges
15 June 2023 Madrid, Spain Wizink Center
16 June 2023 Barcelona, Spain Palau Sant Jordi
21 June 2023 Prague, Czech Republic Prague Rocks
23 June 2023 Odense, Denmark Tinderbox
25 June 2023 Nijmegen, Netherlands Goffertpark
27 June 2023 Berlin, Germany Waldbühne
29 June 2023 Paris, France Paris La Défense Arena
30 June 2023 Arras, France Main Square Festival
03 July 2023 London, UK The O2
Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going global in 2023 with their co-headline ‘The World Tour’!
Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world’s most iconic and celebrated rock legends Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are going global in 2023 with their co-headline ‘The World Tour’!
Produced by Live Nation, the world tour kicks off on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at Foro Sol in Mexico City. Both bands will bring their electrifying stage shows across the globe with stops throughout Latin America before heading to Europe in May 2023 – which includes a stop at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 – then wrapping up in Glasgow, UK at Hampden Park Stadium on July 6th, 2023. Stay tuned for additional 2023 shows to be announced soon.
“After finally getting back on the road and having a monumental summer tour in the US & Canada this year, we’re beyond thrilled to be bringing this massive stadium tour to major cities all over the world, and kicking off Europe in Sheffield where it all started for us 45 years ago. We’re looking forward to seeing you out there, somewhere soon!” said Joe Elliott of Def Leppard.
“We had an incredible time playing The Stadium Tour in North America this summer and we truly can’t wait to take the show around the globe with The WORLD Tour in 2023. Crüeheads in Latin America and Europe: Get ready! We’re coming for you next and can’t wait to finally see all of you out there again next year!” Mötley Crüe said in a joint statement.
TICKETS: Check local listings for complete details including VIP offerings, on sale times vary. To purchase tickets please visit motley.com & defleppard.com.
BLINK 182 ARE BACK, TOM DELONGE REJOINS BAND
Multi-platinum, award-winning group blink-182 have announced their biggest tour ever, a colossal global outing with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. Produced by Live Nation, the worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America along with stops in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand starting March 2023 through February 2024.
The band will also drop their new single “Edging” on Friday, October 14, marking the first time in a decade that Mark, Tom and Travis have been in the studio together.
The tour announcement also features multiple festival appearances in Latin America and the US, including Lollapalooza alongside co-headliners Billie Eilish and Drake and the 2023 edition of When We Were Young with Green Day among others.
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale starting Monday, October 17 at 10am local time on blink182.com
BLINK-182 2023 TOUR DATES:
LATIN AMERICA
+With Support from Wallows
March 11 – Tijuana, MX – Imperial GNP (Festival)
March 14 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos+
March 17-19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina (Festival)
March 17-19 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile (Festival)
March 21-22 – Asuncion, Paraguay – Venue TBA
March 23-26 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estereo Picnic (Festival)
March 24-26 – São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brasil (Festival)
March 28 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes+
April 1-2 – Monterrey, MX – Venue TBA
NORTH AMERICA
*With Support from Turnstile
May 4 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center*
May 6 – Chicago, IL – United Center*
May 9 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*
May 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena*
May 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre*
May 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse*
May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena*
May 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden*
May 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena*
May 21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden*
May 23 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*
May 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center*
May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena*
May 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium*
May 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Adjacent Music Festival
Jun 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center*
Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Bank of California Stadium*
Jun 20 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena*
Jun 22 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center*
Jun 23 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center*
Jun 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
Jun 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
Jun 39 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place*
Jun 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome*
Jul 3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena*
Jul 5 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center*
Jul 7 – Austin, TX – Moody Center*
Jul 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*
Jul 10 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena*
Jul 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FLA Live Arena*
Jul 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena*
Jul 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center*
Jul 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena*
EUROPE
^With Support from The Story So Far
Sep 2 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro^
Sep 4 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena^
Sep 5 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena^
Sep 8 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis^
Sep 9 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena^
Sep 12 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena^
Sep 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena^
Sep 14 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum^
Sep 16 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena^
Sep 17 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena^
Sep 19 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena^
Sep 20 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle^
Oct 2– Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena^
Oct 3 – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Centre^
Oct 4 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi^
Oct 6 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena^
Oct 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome^
Oct 9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena^
Oct 11 – London, UK – The O2^
Oct 14 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena^
Oct 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena^
Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival
BLINK-182 2024 TOUR DATES:
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
!With Support from Rise Against
Feb 9 – Perth, Western Australia – RAC Arena!
Feb 11 – Adelaide, South Australia – Entertainment Centre!
Feb 13 – Melbourne, Victoria – Rod Laver Arena!
Feb 16 – Sydney, New South Wales – Qudos Bank Arena!
Feb 19 – Brisbane, Queensland – Entertainment Centre!
Feb 23 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena!
Feb 26 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Arena!
IRON MAIDEN ANNOUNCE FIRST SHOWS OF 2023’s THE FUTURE PAST TOUR
IRON MAIDEN will be bringing a new tour to Europe in the Summer of 2023 including arena shows in the UK & Ireland. THE FUTURE PAST TOUR will feature previously unperformed songs from the band’s most recent studio album, Senjutsu along with a focus on 1986’s iconic Somewhere In Time record, plus other classic cuts.
Dates are as below. Tickets go on sale from Friday 14th October at 9am via LiveNation.co.uk As always there will be an exclusive pre-sale for IRON MAIDEN fanclub members.
Says founder member and bassist Steve Harris,
“Following the release of our latest album, Senjutsu, we updated the current Legacy of the Beast Tour a little by opening the show with the first 3 songs from it, with the Japanese Palace stage set. As it doesn’t make a lot of sense to repeat this for a Senjutsu album tour, we thought about other options and we’ve decided to revisit Somewhere In Time as that tour didn’t feature in the various retrospective history tours we’ve played over the years. They were based on our 80’s concert videos and sadly we did not film that tour (blame the manager!!). We have had lots of requests from fans over the years for many tracks on it so we are now going to play them, plus of course a few others we know you will like! It will also be particularly satisfying to finally get to play some of the more epic tracks on Senjutsu, it’s been a long wait! 2023 is going to be an exciting time and we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone again in the UK, Ireland and around Europe”.
Manager, Rod Smallwood adds,
“This combination of the two albums we feel is very exciting. We know fans want to hear those epic cuts on Senjutsu for the first time live and we think that by combining it with an iconic album like Somewhere In Time it will make for another really special tour for fans old and new! Of course, for a new album tour in Europe and the UK we will go back largely to the relative intimacy of arenas and we know fans will be very happy about that too!”
The band are currently in North America in the final stages of their spectacular Legacy Of The Beast World Tour, interrupted for two years by Covid with many shows rescheduled twice. The tour actually started in Tallin, Estonia in May 2018, the first of 139 shows in 33 countries. By the last show in Tampa, Florida on Oct 27 this year the band will have played to over THREE MILLION fans on this epic world tour.
Support on the UK & Ireland tour will be announced at a later date. The shows are:
JUN 24 3 ARENA, DUBLIN IRELAND
JUN 26 OVO HYDRO, GLASGOW SCOTLAND
JUN 28 FIRST DIRECT ARENA, LEEDS ENGLAND
JUN 30 AO ARENA, MANCHESTER ENGLAND
JUL 03 MOTORPOINT ARENA, NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND
JUL 04 UTILITA ARENA, BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND
JUL 07 O2 ARENA, LONDON ENGLAND
Other European shows also announced today are:
JUN 13 TAURON ARENA, KRAKOW POLAND
JUN 19 HALLENSTADION, ZURICH SWITZERLAND
JUL 11 ZIGGO DOME, AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS
JUL 13 SPORTPALEIS, ANTWERP BELGIUM
JUL 15 THE RETURN OF THE GODS FESTIVAL, MILAN ITALY
A previously announced headline performance at the August 2023 W.O.A Festival in Wacken, Germany sold out in record time.
Further dates for THE FUTURE PAST TOUR will be announced later. Keep up to date here www.ironmaiden.com
As in previous years there will be the opportunity to enjoy the Trooper VIP experience at many of the venues. Watch out for local details.
Depeche Mode Announce First Live Shows In Five Years
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees Depeche Mode announced today at a special event in Berlin that they will be releasing a new album and embarking on a world tour in 2023. The Memento Mori Tour will support the band’s forthcoming 15th studio album, Memento Mori, due out in Spring 2023.
In a break from tradition, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore revealed today that the Live Nation-presented tour will begin with a special, limited series of North American arena dates starting March 23rd, before the band heads to Europe for their summer stadium tour. These limited North American dates will feature stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Chicago’s United Center, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, among others. The band will then begin their European stadium tour on May 16th, with noted stops including the Stade de France in Paris, Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, Milan’s San Siro Stadium, and London’s Twickenham Stadium. For further information on the tour routing and ticket on-sale dates, please go to depechemode.com. Tickets go on general sale this Friday 7th October at 10am at https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-depeche-mode-3848
Lizzo annouces European tour!
Lizzo has announced the European leg of The Special Tour, kicking off February 17, 2023 in Oslo, Norway at Spektrum before concluding in the U.K. Coming off her recent win for ‘Video for Good Award’ at the 2022 VMA’s for About Damn Time, along with the same track reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and the top 10 in 12 other countries, she will be hitting 15 European cities including Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London, following her North American leg this fall. Her most recent album Special peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming the highest-charting album by a female artist in 2022, while its release week also became the largest week earned among all albums released by a woman this year.
Produced by Live Nation, the 15-date European leg of the tour continues on through Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and more before wrapping up at O2 Arena in London, UK on March 15 2023. Full routing is available below, along with North American dates. Public on sale for the European dates will begin Friday, October 7th at 12pm local time via lizzomusic.com & LiveNation.co.uk
Singer Songwritter, Joy Crookes will support Lizzo on the U.K. leg of The Special Tour. The three-time BRIT nominated rising star has fast cemented herself as an important, influential voice in British music, as well as one of the U.K.’s most exciting new talents. Her unique approach to storytelling within her songs, partnered with her infectious charisma has seen her become a treasured and trusted new voice. Joy uses her creativity as a tool to understand her own identity, her place in the world and her relationships within it.
American Express® Card Members in Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and the UK can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday 4th October at 12pm local time. Lizzo has been a longtime partner of American Express, celebrating Pride with the brand in June 2019 and closing out the 2021 season of American Express UNSTAGED with an epic performance for Card Members in Miami last December. From early ticket access to exclusive artist merch to innovations like wearable payment technology at music festivals, American Express is always focused on making your experience with music better #withAmex.
The Special Tour
Europe 2023
February 17 – Oslo, NO – Spektrum
February 18 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
February 20 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
February 23 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
February 24 – Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
February 27 – Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena
February 28 – Berlin, DE– Mercedes-Benz Arena
March 2 – Milan, IT – Mediolanum Forum
March 3 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
March 5 – Paris, FR– Accor Arena
March 8 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena ~
March 9 – Birmingham, UK – Utilitia Arena ~
March 11 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena ~
March 13 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena ~
March 15 – London, UK – The O2 ~
The Special Tour
North America 2022
October 3 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden^
October 6 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*
October 7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena^
October 11 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center^
October 14 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center^
October 16 – Chicago, IL – United Center^
October 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse*
October 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center^
October 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena^
October 23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena^
October 25 – Austin, TX – Moody Center^
October 26 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center*
October 28 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center^
October 31 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena^
November 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena^
November 4 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
November 7 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena^
November 9 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena^
November 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center^
November 12 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center^
November 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^
November 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^
*With Support From Latto and Saucy Santana
+With Support From Saucy Santana
^With Support From Latto
~ With Support From Joy Crookes
August 30th 2022
Fresh from dominating the main stages at Reading & Leeds festivals over the weekend, Enter Shikari are today sharing the video for their latest single, ‘The Void Stares Back’ feat. Wargasm. The song became the subject of much conversation over the weekend as the band brought Wargasm themselves out on stage with them for a first live airing.
Lead vocalist / producer Rou Reynolds previously described the song as being about “the forward march of social progress” and today the stunning official visual for the song is unveiled, directed by Elliot Gonzo.
Watch the video below.
Enter Shikari are also announcing that they will headline the 2023 edition of Slam Dunk Festival. Reynolds comments on the booking:
“I’ve been intoxicated by the idea of headlining Slam Dunk again ever since our Take To The Skies celebration headline set back in 2017. It’s such a great festival, always nails its bills, and has the added bonus that us lads can actually cycle to the Southern date, being that Hatfield is a neighbouring town to us!
In fact, essentially, this will be our biggest “hometown” show ever, now that the festival has grown even more. I cannot wait. In fact, I will not wait. I demand we play this tomorrow!
I think playing outdoors is my favourite thing to do in life. Just being able to look up and see the sky, with the expanse of people underneath it, all sharing the same emotions and experience, it’s just such a raw, beautiful, and reifying thing.
Slam Dunk is a festival I try to attend every year regardless of whether we’re playing it. I love both the sites, and it’s always full of mates and has such a convivial vibe. (That’s my word of the week).
We’re already thinking about stage production ideas, we’re going to do everything we can to make this our biggest show yet.”
August 17th 2022
Foo Fighters annouce they have teamed up with Paramount to show the September 3rd Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium in London,worldwide.
Live coverage across Paramount+ (domestically), Pluto TV (internationally) and MTV Brand YouTube Channels (globally) beginning Saturday, September 3rd (11:30 AM EDT / 4:30 PM BST).
● On-demand access globally via Paramount+ on Saturday, September 3rd and on Pluto TV and MTV TV VOD starting the week of September 5th.
Special editions of the concert will air in prime time across Paramount’s broadcast and cable channels globally:
● CBS Television Network will broadcast an hour-long rendering of the tribute concert on Saturday, September 3rd (9:00-10:00 PM EDT).*
● MTV will also air the one-hour special across its channels around the world starting in Latin America on Saturday, September 3 and other international territories on Sunday, September 4th, followed by an extended two-hour special that will air globally in September.
Ticket and merchandise sales will benefit charities chosen by the Hawkins family: Music Support and MusiCares
July 18th 2022
Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Last night, Academy Award, Golden Globe and 13-time Grammy-winner Lady Gaga kicked off her The Chromatica Ball summer stadium tour with a sold-out show in Düsseldorf, Germany at Merkur Spiel- Arena.
The tour kickoff marks the first ever public live performance of her #1 selling, critically acclaimed, and GRAMMY-winning 2020 album, Chromatica, Gaga’s 6th consecutive #1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. The show included fan favorites from the latest album including “Rain on Me”, “Stupid Love”, and “Alice” as well as hits from her massive and iconic discography such as “Bad Romance”, “Poker Face”, and “Shallow”
The highly successful Live Nation-produced tour continues across Europe, Asia, and North America for 19 more shows with stadium stops in Sweden, France, the Netherlands, England, Canada, the U.S. and Japan, see full routing below. Fans can also access VIP Packages, including premium tickets, VIP parking and exclusive access to a pre-show lounge, special entry, and more. For VIP Package information, visit www.vipnation.com.
For complete tour and ticketing information visit: www.livenation.com and www.ladygaga.com
LADY GAGA THE CHROMATICA BALL TOUR DATES:
7/21 – Stockholm, SW – Friends Arena
7/24 – Paris, FR – Stade de France
7/26 – Arnhem, NL – GelreDome
7/29 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
7/30 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
8/06 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
8/08 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park
8/11 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
8/15 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field
8/19 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
8/23 – Dallas, TX – Globe Life Field
8/26 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park
8/28 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
9/2 – Tokyo, JP – Belluna Dome
9/3 –Tokyo, JP – Belluna Dome
9/8 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park
9/10 – Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium
9/13 – Houston, TX – Minute Maid Park
9/17 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
July 12th 2022
Following the release of his new double A-Side single, ‘Missing You’ / ‘Something About Your Love’, London-based singer-songwriter, producer and DJ, SG Lewis, today announces a new run of North American Tour dates. The 20-date tour will kick off October 6 in Boston, making stops in Brooklyn, Washington DC, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Seattle and more, before concluding in Portland, OR on November 12.
Speaking about getting back out on the road, SG Lewis reveals, “After years of tentative touring and cautious planning, I’m unbelievably excited to finally announce my first full US tour since 2019. I’m buzzing to be playing in some cities I’ve wanted to visit for so long, and so excited to bring you a completely new live show.”
The local presale begins tomorrow, Wednesday July 13 at 10 AM, through Thursday July 14 at 10 PM local time, followed by an exclusive Spotify Presale on Thursday, 10 AM – 10 PM local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, July 15 at 10 AM local time. For a full list of upcoming live dates and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sglewismusic.com.
June 30th 2022
Today, internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning British musician YUNGBLUD has released his energetic new single ‘Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today.’ The high- octane track, written by Dominic Harrison (aka YUNGBLUD) and Matt Schwartz, exec produced by Chris Greatti, offers a taste of what’s to come from his highly anticipated third album ‘YUNGBLUD’, set for global release on September 2nd via LOCOMOTION/Geffen Records. Pre-order/add/save YUNGBLUD HERE.
Listen to ‘Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today’ HERE.
The release of ‘Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today‘ follows the filming of the track’s accompanying video last week (Monday, June 20th) which caused chaos on London’s Southbank as YUNGBLUD invited fans down to be involved. The video, directed by Tom Pallant and YUNGBLUD, showcases the artist and his fans getting chaotic in true YUNGBLUD style, drenching themselves during water fights, as he performs the song on a flatbed truck adorned in slogans. With a mass of fans taking over the location, armed with posters and water pistols, the wet-and-wild scene was subsequently deemed as overcrowding and shut down by the Metropolitan police authorities.
Watch the performance video for ‘Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today’ HERE.
Speaking about the inspiration and meaning of the track, YUNGBLUD reveals, “I wrote this song on a morning when I didn’t even want to get out of bed. I sat and looked at the ceiling, head full of so much shit, reading what the internet was saying about me that day, and I just didn’t feel like feeling sad. I wrote these words to help me stand up. To me this song is what happiness feels like. Happiness with a bite. A defiant sort of happiness. Looking at yourself in the mirror and telling the sadness to fuck off and come back another day. I wanted this song to be a little part of someone’s day, no matter what they’re going through they can put this on and feel a bit stronger today. That’s the vision, that’s the dream… That’s why when we made the video. It needed to replicate that idea. My manager asked me ‘what can we do, that no one else does?’ And the concept came to us. All over the world I meet my fans in the streets, to feel a connection. To look into another person’s eyes and see that they’re going through the same things as me. It’s kind of become a ritual of ours. Put it this way, the fucking police all over the world know when we’re town! So I said let’s roll some cameras, pull up a truck, no permits, no permission, tell people to meet me at a location and have a massive water fight. Sing, scream, and feel together. Imperfect, raw, real … happy.”
Last weekend, YUNGBLUD hit the iconic John Peel Stage at Glastonbury 2022 for an explosive debut performance. Playing to a packed-out tent, YUNGBLUD’s set included fan-favorites such as ‘Memories’, ‘parents‘, and ‘The Funeral’ alongside brand new, unreleased tracks ‘Tissues’ and ‘I cry 2′, taken from his upcoming self-titled album. The raucous performance saw the crowd chanting for an encore, whilst sending Twitter into a frenzy with YUNGBLUD trending at no.6 on UK Twitter and subsequently sending his past two Albums 21th Century Liability and Weird straight back into the top 15 on the UK album chart. Check out the full Glastonbury performance here. Over the weekend, YUNGBLUD also joined Chris Difford (Squeeze) on stage at The Acoustic Tent for a special performance of ‘Up The Junction’.
In July, he will head to Australia, New Zealand, and Japan to complete his ‘LIFE ON MARS” tour, followed by a return to North American shores this fall for select dates, including festival appearances at Austin City Limits, Louder Than Life, Riot Fest, and Firefly Music Festival. For a full list of tour dates go to: www.yungbludofficial.com/tour
Rarely does an artist come along such as YUNGBLUD, who has undeniably become Gen-Z’s rock n’ roll poster child. Fearlessly advocating for the weirdos, freaks and the marginalized in the world, from the ground up, YUNGBLUD has amassed legions of dedicated fans from all over the world, who flock to his sold-out shows each night and scream every word to his songs as if their lives depend on it. With co-signs from rock legends such as Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Jones, and Dave Grohl, YUNGBLUD’Strajectory is looking brighter and more exciting than ever.
Last month, YUNGBLUD released his latest single ‘Memories’ ft. WILLOW [LISTEN HERE]. The track, which surpassed 1 million streams in its first week, was accompanied by an official music video directed by Colin Tilley [WATCH HERE]. Speaking on the song, YUNGBLUD revealed: “This song is about letting go of past traumas you may have experienced and voicing them to the world. There’s something freeing about turning painful memories from your past into lessons for your future – I want people to scream this song out and it be cathartic. It’s about coming together and shedding pain, turning it into positive energy and sharing the burden with each other.”
In March, YUNGBLUD released ‘The Funeral’ alongside a music video featuring Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne [WATCH HERE}. ‘The Funeral‘ has accumulated more than 25 million combined video and global streams and continues to grow. He performed the song on CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden [WATCH HERE].
More exciting news and detail on his forthcoming album to come.
‘Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today’ is available everywhere now.
Watch the performance video HERE.
June 22nd 2022
Djo, the solo project of musician / producer / actor Joe Keery, is back with new music. Today, Djo announces his new album DECIDE out September 16th. Late last week, the Djo hotline went up allowing fans to dial (928)-8-DECIDE to hear a trippy 8-bit audio teaser. Today, he has released the first single from the forthcoming record – “Change.” “Change” is a psych-funk journey with heavy synths and influences as wide reaching as Parliament Funkadelic and the 70’s glam of T. Rex.
Listen to “Change” on streaming services here or share on YouTube below.
Djo’s new album, DECIDE will be released on September 16th and is the follow up to TWENTY TWENTY, his 2019 critically acclaimed guitar-forward record and his first solo-effort since departing his band, the Chicago psych rock outfit Post Animal. Keery –who is of course also known far and wide for his acclaimed acting roles in such blockbuster projects as Stranger Things – has been making music since his teens, spending over two years with Post Animal before making his solo debut as Djo. DECIDE was created with musician / engineer Adam Thein throughout the pandemic with final recording taking place at Sound Factory in Los Angeles. DECIDE serves as a sort of aural history of Keery’s late 20’s. It features reflections on growth, relationships and navigating it all in a world filled with technology at its center. It’s his sonic ambitions however that take these introspections and melt them into a warped reality with each layered synth pulling the listener’s emotional strings.
From the release of TWENTY TWENTY and subsequent singles, Djo’s music has had an enormous amount of success. #Djo has racked up nearly 42 million hits on TikTok , has over 100 million global Spotify and Apple streams and over 133,000 Shazams. Keery self-releases all his music through AWAL.
Djo has been performing live throughout 2022, road-testing the songs from Decide and making appearances so far this year at Shaky Knees, Boston Calling and Bottle Rock festivals. Fans can catch him this summer and fall at Lollapalooza, Sea Hear Now and Austin City Limits Festival.
Djo – “Change” single artwork | Download image here
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Djo – the critically acclaimed brainchild of multi-talented musician/actor Joe Keery – makes its long awaited return with the game-changing new album, DECIDE. A spellbinding collage of snaky pop hooks, neon melodies, and deeply personal singer-songwriter lyricism, the album melds high-tech songcraft with quick wit, irrepressible spirit, and an impressive breadth of vision that showcases glowing synths and big beats over the trippy guitars that defined 2019’s acclaimed debut, TWENTY TWENTY. Blissed-out bops like “Change” see Keery delving deep into a broad spectrum of eclectic influences, deconstructing hyperpop, euphoric psychedelia, spiky new wave, and symphonic 70’s rock into something utterly unique via dauntless melodies and technical innovation.
DECIDE is out everywhere Sept 16.
June 13th 2022
(Photo credit: Frances Carter)
The Beths announce their new album, Expert In A Dying Field, out September 16th on Carpark Records, and share the new single/video, “Silence Is Golden.” On Expert In A Dying Field, Elizabeth Stokes’ songwriting positions her somewhere between being a novelist and a documentarian. The songs collected here are autobiographical, but they’re also character sketches of relationships – platonic, familial, romantic – and more importantly, their aftermaths. The shapes and ghosts left in absences. The question that hangs in the air: what do you do with how intimately versed you’ve become in a person, once they’re gone from your life?
The third LP from the New Zealand quartet houses 12 jewels of tight, guitar-heavy songs that worm their way into your head, an incandescent collision of power-pop and skuzz. With Expert, The Beths wanted to make an album meant to be experienced live, for both the listeners and themselves. They wanted it to be fun – to hear, to play – in spite of the prickling anxiety throughout the lyrics, the fear of change and struggle to cope. Expert is an extension of the same sonic palette the band has built across their catalog, pop hooks embedded in incisive indie rock.
Most of Expert was recorded at guitarist Jonathan Pearce’s studio on Karangahape Road in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand) – and sometimes in the building’s cavernous stairwell at 1AM – toward the end of 2021, until they were interrupted by a four-month national lockdown. They traded notes remotely for months, songwriting from afar and fleshing out the arrangements alone, the first time they’d written together in such a way. The following February, The Beths left the country for the first time in more than two years to tour across the US, and simultaneously finish mixing the album on the road. That latter half felt more collaborative, with everyone on-hand to trade notes in real time, until it all culminated in a chaotic three-day studio mad-dash in Los Angeles. There, Expert finally became the record they were hearing in their heads.
The result is a capsule of The Beths’ most electrifying and exciting output, a sonic spectrum. “Silence is Golden,” with its propulsive drum line and stop-start staccato of a guitar line winding up and down, is one of the band’s sharpest and most driving. “The song is about stress and anxiety manifesting as an intolerance to noise,” says Stokes. “Where each new sound makes you more and more stressed.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks, SZA, and Flume will all be headlining the Austin City Limits Festival!
Zilker Park, Austin, Texas, Oct 7-9th & 14-16th
May 11th 2022
Tickets: http://aclfestival.com
May 9th 2022
Arcade Fire annouce tour in North America and Europe! Feist (Europe) and Beck (North America) will also be performing!
Tickets will be on sale on May 13th on arcadefire.com
April 26th 2022
Lollapalooza Stockholm announce the final lineup! Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Alesso, Maneskin, Anitta, Post Malone, Veronica Maggio, Pearl Jam, Lorde and many more, will all be performing July 1st-3rd! Tickets: http://Lollastockholm.com
Float Festival is back this year! It will be held on July 23rd and 24th in Gonzalez, Texas! Headliners include Vampire Weekend, deadmau5, Chance the Rapper, Kaytranada, Quinn XCII, 100 gecs, Cage the Elephant, Marshmello, Lord Huron, CHVRCHES, Pusha T, Tove Lo and more!
Mysteryland 2022 lineup annouced!!! Over 300 artists going including, DJ Snake, ACRAZE, Alan Walker, Oliver Heldens, Carl Cox, and Dom Dolla!
🌍 Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands 🇳🇱
📅 26th-28th August 2022
🎟️ Tickets: https://mysteryland.nl
New month, new tours coming from:
- Shawn Mendes
- Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
- Khruangbin
- 311
- Animal Collective
- Coldplay
- Rina Sawayama
- Perfume Genius
- Kesha
- Bleachers
- Dawn Richard
- Charli XCX
- Bon Iver
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