Soul & Jazz Singer George Benson Announces Summer UK Tour

Soulful jazz singer George Benson has revealed he will be visiting the UK this summer for a short tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Mystery Jets Announce Spring UK Tour Supporting New Album 'Radlands'

Indie outfit Mystery Jets have confirmed they will be embarking on a UK tour in Spring with the London band announcing a string of shows for March and April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Blur To Headline BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert - 12th August Hyde Park

Blur - winners of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award at the Brit Awards 2012, were today announced as the headline act for the BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park, a special concert celebrating the climax of the city’s celebrations for the London Olympic Games.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Irish Indie-Rockers The Coronas Announce May UK Tour

Irish indie-rockers The Coronas have announced plans for a UK tour in May, supporting latest album 'Closer To You'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

The Rolling Stones Concert Tour Dates for 2012 Surface On Dutch Website

A Dutch internet site known as ’Artiesten Nieuws’, which roughly translates as 'Artists News', has claimed that The Rolling Stones have ‘announced’ some dates as part of an up-and-coming concert tour, however, Stereoboard believes these dates to be fake.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Bellowhead Confirm Dates For Winter 2012 UK Tour

Euphoric eleven-piece folk band Bellowhead have announced dates for a new Winter UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

The Sunshine Underground Announce Spring UK Tour

Described by themselves as simply 'a party band', Leeds band The Sunshine Underground have announced dates for a UK tour this Spring.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

The Enemy Announce New UK Tour Dates & Release New Single 'Gimme The Sign' As Free Download

Following the first play on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 show at 7.30pm yesterday evening, The Enemy have released their new single ‘Gimme The Sign’ as a free download to fans through their Official Facebook Page and website.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Jay-Z & Kanye West Announce 'Watch The Throne' UK Tour Dates

Hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z and Kanye West have announced the European leg of their Watch The Throne world tour, which includes three UK dates - London, Manchester and Birmingham.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Blur To Headline Olympics Closing Ceremony Concert At London's Hyde Park

Blur have just confirmed details of a massive Summer show headlining the Olympics' Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park on 12th August. The Specials and New Order have been confirmed as Special Guests for the concert.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Ellen and the Escapades Announce Debut Album and UK Tour Dates

Leeds-based alt-folk quartet Ellen and the Escapades have announced details of their debut album ‘All the Crooked Scenes’, which is due for release on 16th April. The album was funded through the band’s recent Pledge Music campaign, the target of which was reached in just eight days. See below for a live performance of the band’s song ‘Coming Back Home’.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Sir Paul McCartney Added To Royal Albert Hall Teenage Cancer Trust Line-Up 2012

The line-up for the Teenage Cancer Trust's twelfth annual music and comedy gigs at the Royal Albert Hall has been confirmed and this evening Sir Paul McCartney has been added to the series of special live performances taking place between March 29th and April 3rd.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Rosanne Cash To Perform Rare London Show

American singer-songwriter and author Rosanne Cash has announced a rare one-off London show at Islington's Union Chapel for Friday 30th March. The show, her first for six years, will be a duo with her husband and musical collaborator, the Grammy award winning musician, producer and engineer, John Leventhal. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

The Straits Bring 'The Sound Of Dire Straits' To UK & Ireland

After a hugely successful 14-date UK and European tour in 2011, and having just returned from playing at the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, The Straits will be heading out on an 18-date European tour during March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Jodie Marie Announces New Welsh Dates & Album Launch Show

After playing venues such as XOYO, Camden’s Jazz Café and The Barfly, Jodie Marie has announced three shows over the coming months, including a low-key album launch show for Jodie's debut album 'Mountain Echo'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Blur To Make "Live" Announcement At Midnight Tonight

Blur look set to make a huge “live” announcement tonight with rumours circulating that the Britpop icons will headline London's Hyde Park this Summer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Guns N Roses To Play Manchester Arena In May - More UK Dates To Follow?

Following Guns N' Roses previously confirmed Dublin show which Stereoboard reported late last month, it appears the band will also make a trip to Manchester for an arena show on Tuesday 29th May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

DJ Fresh Confirms Dates For May UK Tour

Proving to be the game changer for crossover Drum & Bass and Dubstep in the UK, DJ Fresh (aka Dan Stein) has announced a UK tour for May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

The Charlatans Announce Manchester 'Tellin' Stories' Concert & Tickets

The Charlatans have announced another special concert that will see the band performing their celebrated Number One album 'Tellin' Stories' live in its entirety at Manchester's O2 Apollo on Friday 1st June. The show is part of a series of 'Tellin' Stories' concerts The Charlatans have lined-up for June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Train Reveal Details Of New Album & May UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Following their comeback after a three-year hiatus, San Francisco rockers Train are to return to the UK later this year announcing a UK tour for May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

The Used Confirm April UK Live Dates & Tickets

American rockers The Used have announced live dates for a UK visit in April.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Announces June UK Solo Shows

Following the release of his acoustic ‘Songbook’ album, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell has announce dates for a run of live solo shows in the UK in June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

Example, Pulp, Jessie J & Florence + The Machine & More Confirmed For Teenage Cancer Trust Shows

The line-up for the Teenage Cancer Trust's twelfth annual music and comedy gigs at the Royal Albert Hall has been confirmed with the special live performances taking place between March 30th and April 3rd. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 20 February 2012

We Are Augustines Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio We Are Augustines have announced details of several UK dates ahead of the official release of their debut album ‘Rise Ye Sunken Ships’, which is due out on 5th March. The album was recently named iTunes’ Alternative Album of 2011 in the US. See below for tour dates and tickets.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 19 February 2012

Mark Stewart Announces UK Tour Dates and ‘Autonomia’ Remixes

Post-punk legend Mark Stewart has announced a trio of UK tour dates next month to coincide with the release of his new solo album ‘The Politics of Envy’, which is due out on 26th March. He has also released a couple of remixes of his new single ‘Autonomia’ via his http://soundcloud.com/mark-stewart-music SoundCloud page. See below for tour dates.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Sunday, 19 February 2012

Black Sabbath Cancel All Summer Dates Except Download Festival

Black Sabbath have confirmed via their Official Website that they have cancelled all of their Summer live dates, except the UK's Download Festival, due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma cancer.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 18 February 2012

Saint Etienne Announce May UK Tour

Pop trio Saint Etienne have announced dates for a short UK tour in May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 February 2012

Norah Jones Confirms Second Show At London's Royal Festival Hall

American singer-songwriter Norah Jones has just confirmed a second live show at London's Royal Festival Hall for Saturday 2nd June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 February 2012

McFly Guitarist Dislocates Shoulder Ahead Of UK Tour

McFly’s highly-anticipated sping-time comeback tour has been put into jeopardy this week – after guitarist Tom Fletcher dislocated his shoulder training with the Saracens rugby team.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 17 February 2012

Download Festival Adds Further Bands To 2012 Line-Up - Day Tickets Onsale Now!

With less than 4 months until the Download gates open up for another year, day tickets to Download 2012 have now been released and are onsale now!

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 17 February 2012