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Pendulum Announce Winter UK Arena Tour & Tickets
Australian drum ’n’ bass outfit and one of the most popular acts of their genre, Pendulum, have revealed details of a December UK arena tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Goo Goo Dolls Confirm November Dates For UK Tour & Tickets
One of the most popular alternative rock bands of the 1990’s, Goo Goo Dolls, have announced a UK tour for November this year.
Europe Announce Balls N' Banners UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Scandanavian rock band Europe will return to the UK next year for their Balls N' Banners 2011 tour. Fresh from their knockout performance at this year's iTunes Festival in London, and leading up to their appearance at this year's Sonisphere Festival, Sweden's biggest hard rock band will undertake a nationwide UK tour in February 2011 (their first since 2010's Last Look At Eden tour).
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 27 July 2010
30 Seconds To Mars Extend UK Tour Due To Phenomenal Demand & Tickets
Fast on their way to becoming one of the world's biggest bands, 30 Seconds To Mars' status in the UK has already been proven with shows this year that include a sold-out arena tour as well as a headline slot on the second stage at Download Festival plus appearances at Oxegen and T in the Park. Their undeniable success continues with the confirmation earlier this month of their biggest UK tour to date which commences at the end of November and due to phenomenal demand three new dates have been added in Cardiff and Newcastle and a second date in Brighton.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 27 July 2010
The Coral Announce November 2010 UK Tour & Tickets
Following their phenomenal return to the UK music scene with their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, 'Butterfly House', The Coral have revealed details of a UK tour in November, which includes a very special show at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Badly Drawn Boy Reveals Autumn UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, has announced details of a UK tour in October, his first in three years. The dates coincide with the new Badly Drawn Boy single and album slated for release this September and October respectively.
Echo & The Bunnymen Add Manchester Date To UK Tour & Ticket Details
Following on from the hugely successful and highly acclaimed 'Ocean Rain' shows in 2008, Echo & The Bunnymen have announced a UK tour for December 2010, including a new date in Manchester on December 7th. These special shows will see the band performing their first two seminal albums "Crocodiles" and "Heaven Up Here" back to back & start to finish.
Athlete Add London Forum Show To Upcoming UK Tour & Tickets
To celebrate the release of their singles collection 'Athlete: The Singles 01:10' due out this September, Athlete have announced the addition of a London HMV Forum show to their 13 date UK tour for November and December. The tour sees Athlete performing all their singles to date from all their acclaimed albums spanning their decade long career.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 26 July 2010
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip announce UK tour and forthcoming single release
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip announce that their new single Cauliflower will be released on the 20th September ahead of their biggest UK tour to date which kicks off on the 14th October and runs through to the 1st November. The single, Cauliflower, which is described as a seductively twisted lullaby includes the Vocals of pop songbird KiD A and promises to be a medley of plucked strings and broken electro beats. The single includes a dance floor re-rub SB mix, an atmospheric Telepathe glitch fest, the filthiest of electro mixes from Does It Offend You, Yeah?, PRDCTV’s haunting dub shuffle and a Balearic prog tinged workout from Mark E.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Saturday, 24 July 2010
The Big Reunion Festival Returns for 10th Anniversary & Tickets
One of the UK's biggest indoor winter music events, The Big Reunion Festival, will return in 2010 for its 10th Birthday and two weekends of music from the UK's brightest new acts. The Big Reunion 2010 see's a stellar lineup of artists on the bill, including The Courteeners, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk and Tinie Tempah, with more acts to be revealed shortly. The opening weekend on 19th - 21st November will see Tinie Tempah (The Big Stage), Tinchy Stryder - Weekend One only - (Twice as Nice stage) and The Courteneers, with DJ sets from the mighty Pendulum and producer supremos Chase & Status.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Friday, 23 July 2010
Electro Funk Pioneers Chromeo Unveil UK Tour Dates & Ticket Details
Chromeo have announced their biggest ever UK tour for this November, in support of their new album "Business Casual". The album will be released this September through Back Yard Recordings. For those still not in the know, Chromeo is childhood friends Pee Thugg and Dave 1 (Pee is the one who looks like a gang member and Dave is the French literature professor).
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 23 July 2010
Gorillaz Rearrange UK Tour To Coincide with 'Plastic Beach' World Tour & Tickets
Gorillaz are set to take their Plastic Beach around the world later this year. The band have today confirmed they will play 20 shows in North America (including their first ever show at Madison Square Garden), 10 nights across Europe including 2 nights at London's 02 Arena before heading to Asia and down under for 7 shows. This is Gorillaz first world tour. The previously announced UK tour will now become part of the "Escape to Plastic Beach" World Tour, with the live shows moving from September into November to include an additional show at the Brighton Centre on November 18th. The Glasgow and Newcastle shows have been cancelled.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 22 July 2010
Les Savy Fav Announce London Cargo Gig & Tickets
Les Savy Fav have revealed details of a new London show at Cargo on September 10th, just prior to the highly anticipated release of their forthcoming 'Root To Ruin' album on Wichita Records. Since their emergence from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1996, Les Savy Fav have been building a passionate following among musicians, fans, and critics the old fashioned way: by earning it.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Lissie To Release 'Cuckoo' + Support The Script's September UK Tour & Tickets
Hot on the heels of the release of her critically acclaimed debut album 'Catching A Tiger' Lissie returns with a new single 'Cuckoo' on August 30th through Columbia Records. Already fast becoming a live favourite, 'Cuckoo' looks set to continue what has already been an action packed year for her. She has also recently announced full details of her first full headline tour this autumn, and as a series of dates as special guests to The Script in September.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Keane Side Project Mt. Desolation Announce Debut UK Tour & Ticket Details
Mt. Desolation have announced details of their debut tour of the UK and Ireland for the Autumn. The new side project of Keane's Tim Rice-Oxley and Jesse Quin will head out across the UK and Ireland in September, kicking off in Belfast on the 9th September and concluding in Brighton at The Ballroom on the 28th September.
Cherry Ghost Unveil Biggest Headline Tour To Date & Tickets
In support of their critically heralded new album 'Beneath This Burning Shoreline', Cherry Ghost are to embark on a headline tour this autumn which encompasses dates right across the UK. As well as releasing a new single, 'Black Fang' on August 23rd, the band have appeared at key festivals this summer, including touring duties with Doves and The Coral. This string of shows in the Autumn however will be their largest to date.
John Hiatt Announces O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Gig & Tickets
Legendary songwriter John Hiatt hits the UK in November with his band, fresh from a string of critically acclaimed US and European live shows in support of his current album 'The Open Road'. John Hiatt & The Combo will play a one off UK show in London at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on 15th November.
We Are Scientists Support New Album With UK Winter Tour & Tickets
Alternative pop-rock band, We Are Scientists, have announced details of an extensive winter trek across the UK this November.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Israeli's No.1 Rock Band Monotonix Unveil UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Tel Aviv's Monotonix return to the UK for a headline show at London's CAMP (the city arts and music project) on Tuesday 7th September, along with a series of shows across the UK. Monotonix are singer Ami Shalev, guitarist Yonatan Gat and drummer Haggai Fershtman, They hail from Tel Aviv, a city not necessarily famous for its rock'n'roll scene.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2010
US Chart-Toppers Lady Antebellum Announce Debut UK London Show & Ticket Details
Lady Antebellum, fresh from their Top Ten UK album and hit single 'Need You Now', have announced their very first UK show. The US chart-toppers will play O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on August 11th in support of their brand new single 'I Run To You', which is released on August 9th.
US Rockers Circa Survive Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Circa Survive are set to release 'Imaginary Enemy' on September 20 through Atlantic Records. It's the second single to be taken from their brand new album 'Blue Sky Noise', which is out on July 26. The band have also announced a UK tour which kicks off at London's Scala on September 15. The band have just wrapped up a UK tour which included a rapturously received sold out show at London's Underworld last week, this marked their second UK visit this year having been over in April to play two exclusive shows (at Manchester's Roadhouse and London's Flowerpot), which received a fantastic 4K review in Kerrang! Magazine.
Kele To Release New Single & Announces London Headline Gig
Bloc Party frontman, gone solo, Kele Okereke has announced details of his new single, 'Everything You Wanted', along with a headline show at the Electric Ballroom in London on November 19th. Kele has emerged fighting fit with his incredible, critically acclaimed debut album 'The Boxer', a joyous mixture of bouncing electronic dancefloor beats and songwriting that's both celebratory and sensitively confessional. It has completely turned ghettoised indie-boy pre-conceptions of who Kele is and what he represents on their head.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Irish Trio The Script Confirm UK Tour This Autumn & Tickets
Three-piece Irish pop-rockers The Script have announced a September tour of the UK, supporting the release of their long-awaited second album ‘Science & Faith’.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Belle & Sebastian Announce First UK Tour In Four Years & Tickets
Fresh from their headline show at last weekend’s Latitude Festival, scottish indie-pop giants Belle & Sebastian have revealed a string of UK dates for a tour this December.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 July 2010
Vampire Weekend Confirm Winter UK Tour & Tickets
New Yorkers Vampire Weekend have announced details of a huge UK tour this winter, which will see the band play some of the biggest venues of their career.
Seth Lakeman Releases New Album 'Hearts and Minds' & Reveals UK Tour Dates
Seth Lakeman, widely regarded as the UK's foremost folk singer songwriter, who makes his eagerly awaited return with new studio album 'Hearts & Minds' today, has announced a UK tour for November 2010. The follow up to 2008's Top 10, critically acclaimed 'Poor Man's Heaven', 'Hearts & Minds' encompasses traditional and modern themes of love, loss and human struggle and represents a further leap forward in both songwriting and sonics.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Monday, 19 July 2010
Radiohead's Philip Selway To Release Solo Album - Announces London Show
Radiohead's Philip Selway will play a headline show in London this September to promote his upcoming solo album "Familial". With his solo debut album due for release on August 30th, Radiohead drummer has also revealed a string of dates supporting his mates Wilco along with festival appearances at Isle of Wight's Bestival and End Of The Road Festival this September.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Monday, 19 July 2010
John Butler Trio Forced To Cancel Upcoming UK Tour Dates
John Butler Trio have been forced to cancel their scheduled October UK & Ireland tour dates due to logistical reasons. The Australian roots band were set to play gigs in Liverpool, Bournemouth and Dublin this October, but we now have confirmation that these events have been cancelled along with a show in Germany.
The Mummers To Embark On First Ever UK Tour & Tickets
The Mummers is the brainchild of Raissa Khan-Panni, and together with her troupe of musicians, they have revealed their first ever UK tour. Born out of their treehouse studio in Brighton, The Mummers' critically acclaimed album "Tale to Tell" is a unique sound-clash of carnival and marching bands, tumbling in a haze of colourful orchestration akin to Want-era Rufus Wainwright.
One Night Only Confirm 10 Date Autumn UK Tour
One Night Only have confirmed a 10 date UK tour for October and November ahead of the release their widely anticipated self titled second album is due to be released in August 2010. The album is preceded by the release of the first single Say You Don't Want It on the 16th August.
Architects Announce Headline Tour Dates & Tickets
Having finished a phenomenal tour of the UK as main support to A Day To Remember, Architects are already looking to lay waste to UK stages again later this year with a headlining tour.
Reunited Take That Release More UK Tour Details
It’s only been a few days since superstar Robbie Williams sent the pop world into hysteria by confirming his reunion with Take That. Now there’s more exciting news to report with the band revealing details of an ambitious UK tour, taking in some of the biggest stadiums in the country.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 18 July 2010
Angus & Julia Stone Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Hoping to follow on from their success during this year’s spring tour, which ended in front of a sell out crowd at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Angus & Julia Stone have announced a UK tour in December which will include a visit to the Royal Festival Hall on the 9th. The Indie-Folk duo from Australia continue to grow in popularity, following critical acclaim from the media and a huge following across Europe, with huge sales of their album Down The Way and their single Big Jet Plane a huge success in France.
Written by: Adam Simpson | Date: Sunday, 18 July 2010
LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip Announce Co-Headline UK Autumn Tour & Tickets
Two of the most popular electronic acts, LCD Soundsystem and Hot Chip, have announced they will play a series of special co-headline shows this autumn.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 17 July 2010
Josh Ritter Reveals UK Tour Dates To Support Brand New Album
Reknowned American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter will release his new album 'So Runs The World Away' on August 23rd with a run of UK tour dates in September to promote the release. This is the fifth full-length recording from Ritter, who has been widely heralded by critics and fans alike. Of the Idaho-native, Paste magazine declares, "Put simply, Ritter is the most gifted interpreter of Americana, as an arranger and a lyricist, working today."
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Friday, 16 July 2010
Nashville Sensation Caitlin Rose Announces UK Tour To Support New Album
Caitlin Rose - "a Nashville country sensation with a voice so wry and heart-breaking it seems no coincidence she shares a birthplace with Jack Daniels whiskey." (The Independent) - has announced details of a UK tour to support the release of her stunning new album 'Own Side Now' which is released on the 9th August.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Friday, 16 July 2010
Roxy Music Announce Details Of First Tour In Over A Decade & Tickets
The one and only Roxy Music have announced their first tour in over a decade which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the hugely influential band.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 July 2010
Bono "Feeling Strong" About Forthcoming European Tour
The countdown for U2’s live return has begun, with Bono’s back injury behind him – no pun intended - the singer has revealed he is now ready to go and “feeling strong”.
David Gilmour To Join Roger Waters On 'The Wall' Tour
Feuding Pink Floyd pair Roger Waters and David Gilmour WILL reunite live on stage again following their triumphant charity performance in Oxford last week.
Tinie Tempah Reveals October UK Tour Dates & Ticket Details
UK grime/rap sensation Tinie Tempah has announced his first ever headline UK tour for October with support from Chiddy Bang, including a show at London Koko on Wednesday October 27th. In less than six months Tinie Tempah has gone from underground buzz artist to bona fide pop phenomenon. His no. 1 debut single 'Pass Out' is the biggest-selling single this year by any British artist, and its follow up 'Frisky' has been another massive hit taking Tinie Tempah's single sales past 750,000 copies in the UK alone.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 15 July 2010
UB40 To Play 'Signing Off' 30th Anniversary UK Tour & Tickets
Reggae act UB40 are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut seminal album ‘Signing Off’ this year. Announcing an extensive list of UK tour dates, the group will perform the whole album live during the tour of intimate venues.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Train Confirm Initial Four Dates Of UK Tour & Tickets
American “adult” rock trio Train have announced four initial dates for a UK tour this October.
U2 Reschedule North American Tour For 2011
Following the cancellation of their North American earlier this year, U2 have now confirmed, through a message on their official website, that they will be rescheduling all of their postponed North American shows for next year.
Gogol Bordello Confirm More Dates For Winter UK Tour & Tickets
Fresh from their recent support slot at the Rage Against The Machine free show, playing to over 50,000 wild, rocking comrades, Gogol Bordello have announced a series of dates for a return to the UK this Winter.
Owl City Cancel UK Tour Due To "Scheduling Conflicts"
Overnight sensation Owl City, otherwise known as Adam Young, has cancelled his upcoming UK & European tours which were announced last month. The 'Fireflies' singer was set to perform at seven UK & Ireland venues in November, but plans have been shelved.
Written by: Nigel Sachdev | Date: Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Motion City Soundtrack Announce Festival Warm-Up Gig in Camden & Tickets
Following the release of their storming fourth album 'My Dinosaur Life' earlier this year, Motion City Soundtrack will return to the UK this summer. The Minnesota rockers, fronted by Justin Pierre, will play an intimate warm-up show at London's Camden Underworld on Thursday August 26th, before their appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
Goldfrapp Annouce First UK Tour in Over Two Years & Tickets
Goldfrapp have announced their first major UK tour in two years, taking place in November 2010. The tour announcement comes as the band embark on several major festival performances this summer, taking their brand new 'Head First' album on the road for the first time.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Hawkwind Ready For December 2010 UK Tour & Hawkfest Returns
Legendary space rockers Hawkwind will embark on a major UK tour in December 2010 in support of their new studio album 'Blood of the Earth'. The nationwide 'Blood of the Earth' tour consists of 13 dates across England and Scotland, which kick off at the Holmfirth Picturedome on Friday Decemeber 3rd.
Avenged Sevenfold & Stone Sour Reveal Co-Headline UK Tour Dates & Tickets
Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour, will be joining forces for a co-headline UK tour this autumn, has revealed by Stereoboard.com last week. Southern California's Avenged Sevenfold last played in the UK to sold out crowds in 2008, when they also picked up a Kerrang! award for Best Album. They made memorable appearances at the Sonisphere Festival, Download festival as well as playing with Iron Maiden at their landmark Twickenham show. Guitarist Zacky Vengeance commented "We will be returning to the UK this fall. You have been warned".
Corinne Bailey Rae Announces UK Autumn Tour & Tickets
British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae has announced details of a UK tour for later this year, playing nine dates in nine cities this October.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 July 2010
