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Last ever Lack of Afro album & tour – ‘Love Dealer’ LP out Oct 10 + 23 dates across the UK

Heeding the cry that your disco needs you, multi-million streamed producer and soundtrack specialist Lack of Afro rocks the house and captures the bygone glamour of clubbing… Read more »

THE WEDDING PRESENT – On Tour in the UK This Autumn Celebrating 40th Anniversary

David Lewis Gedge and his semi-legendary band celebrate a special anniversary live across Ireland and the United Kingdom this September and October. The Wedding Present was born… Read more »

ESTHER MANITO SLAGBOMB UK TOUR – SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026

UK TOUR: SEPTEMBER 2025 – FEBRUARY 2026 – ON SALE 10AM, 28TH MARCH 2025 – TICKETS Esthermanito.co.uk / Twitter: @esther_manito / Instagram: @esthermanito This Autumn, award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito (as seen on Live… Read more »

MAGIC IS ON ITS WAY WITH SELFRIDGES AND DISNEY.LOOK OUT FOR STARDUST FROM 6 NOVEMBER 2025.

As the 100-day countdown to Christmas begins, Selfridges and Disney announce an unprecedented festive collaboration to excite and enchant visitors from around the world. ‘A Most Magical… Read more »

THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS – Embark Upon UK Tour This October – with Special Guest Anja Huwe

Icons of the original post-punk era The Psychedelic Furs are out on tour this autumn, stopping at beloved venues across the country throughout October. This autumn, The… Read more »

MOGWAI announce extensive February 2026 UK tour

Mogwai today announce a UK tour for February 2026, taking in 11 dates, starting at Paisley Town Hall on 12 February and running through to O2 Apollo in Manchester on 27… Read more »

Matteo Bocelli releases new album – “Falling In Love” | UK tour this November

With his sophomore album, Falling in Love, released on Decca Records, Matteo steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet… Read more »

ALABAMA 3 – Embark Upon Run of UK Tour Dates This Winter – Tickets On Sale Now

This December, Alabama 3 will return to the road for a run of UK dates, concluding with a hometown show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Last… Read more »

The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience 2026 UK tour announced

Tickets On-Sale:Presale: Thursday 11 September, 10amGeneral Sale: Friday 12 September, 10amVia Ticketmaster The legendary and defining funk, soul & disco band Earth, Wind & Fire will be celebrated… Read more »

STEREO MC’S – Embark on ‘True To Life’ UK / IE Tour Dates This November

UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows.  Demand for Stereo MC’s remains at a… Read more »