Ed Sheeran Adds Third Glasgow Date To Autumn UK Tour

Ed Sheeran has added a third date at Glasgow's Barrowlands to his ever-expanding Autumn UK tour. Yesterday he confirmed a fifth show at London's Hammersmith Apollo, as well as new shows in Brighton, Swindon and Reading.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 27 January 2012

Sound Of Guns Announce New UK Tour & Details Of New Album

Following the release of new single ‘Silicon', Sound of Guns announce their biggest tour to date in support of new album ‘Angels & Enemies’, which drops on 5th March. Recorded at the Distillery in Bath, the album was produced by Dave Eringa who has previously worked with The Manic Street Preachers and Ocean Colour Scene.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 27 January 2012

Guns N' Roses Announce Dublin Show - UK Dates Coming Soon?

Legendary hard rockers Guns N Roses have announced a show in Dublin for this May – meaning they could be ready to announce a string of UK, Irish or European dates too.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Friday, 27 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Tickets For Brighton, Swindon, Reading & Manchester Dates On UK Tour ONSALE 9AM TODAY

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale Wednesday morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has since added a handful of new shows to his schedule. Yesterday he confirmed a fifth show at London's Hammersmith Apollo, as well as new shows in Brighton, Swindon and Reading. Ed Sheeran Tickets for his Brighton, Swindon, Reading and Manchester dates are ONSALE 9AM TODAY, Friday 27th January.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 27 January 2012

The Icarus Line To Support Killing Joke On Forthcoming UK Tour

The Icarus Line have been confirmed as the main support on Killing Joke's upcoming European tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

I Am The Avalanche European Headline Shows & UK Dates Supporting Brand New

Following the release of their current album ‘Avalanche United’ in October 2011 and a successful run of headline shows in December, the Brooklyn quintet return to the UK in 2012 to tour with their friends and peers, Brand New and label-mates The Xcerts.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson Announces New Album + UK Tour Dates

Rich Robinson, guitarist with The Black Crowes and the brother of vocalist Chris Robinson, has announced the release of his second solo album ‘Through A Crooked Sun’, which is due out on 26th March. The new album follows Robinson’s 2004 debut ‘Paper’, which was released during The Black Crowes’ first hiatus between 2002 and 2005.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

The Rasmus Announce UK Live Return

Finnish rockers The Rasmus have announced their UK live return, confirming a show at London's Islington Academy for 21st May.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

The Wanted & McFly To Play Co-Headline Concert In Blackpool

The Wanted and McFly are to headline an exclusive dual-headline concert on Blackpool’s brand new Tower Festival Headland on Sunday 24th June. The event coincides with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Blackpool on Friday 22nd June.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Newly Reformed Marion Announce Full UK Tour

Following their split in 1999 and a successful comeback gig in Manchester last December, Marion have announced dates for a full UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Leftfield To Headline London War Child Benefit Gig

British dance music icons Leftfield, with the help of Red Bull Studios London, will curate a stellar line-up of artists at the O2 Academy Brixton on 21st April 2012, all in aid of War Child.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Hip-Hop Star Talib Kweli Returns To UK For March Live Dates

One of the most respected names in hip-hop, Talib Kweli returns to the UK this March. The shows will have support from two of the UK’s hottest rappers - Lowkey and Mic Righteous.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Gilbert O'Sullivan Celebrates 45th Anniversary With New 'Best Of' Album & UK Tour

Gilbert O’Sullivan, one of the country’s most revered singers, songwriters and musicians, celebrates an amazing forty-five year recording career with the release of ‘A Singer and His Songs - The Very Best Of Gilbert O’Sullivan’ on 5th March 2012.  The album will also be supported by a full UK tour beginning on 17th March through to 15th April. 

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Further Extends Autumn 2012 UK Tour - London, Brighton, Swindon & Reading Shows Added!

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale yesterday morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has added a handful of new shows to his schedule. Today he has confirmed a fifth show at London's Hammersmith Apollo, as well as new shows in Brighton, Swindon and Reading.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Biffy Clyro & More Confirmed For Rockness 2012 - Tickets Onsale Now

RockNess 2012 launches today as the first acts of the multi-award winning Scottish festival are announced.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 26 January 2012

Fu Manchu to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of ‘The Action Is Go’ with UK Tour

Californian stoner rockers Fu Manchu will be celebrating the 15th anniversary of their fourth album ‘The Action Is Go’ with a European tour in September, including dates in the UK. On each night of the tour, the band will perform the 1997 album in its entirety. This follows last year’s ‘In Search Of’ tour, when Fu Manchu played all of the tracks from their third album.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

School Of Seven Bells Announce European Live Dates

School of Seven Bells have announced a short run of European shows kicking off on March 8th at The Garage in London. The Brooklyn duo made up of Benajmin Curtis and Alejandra Deheza are set to release third album 'Ghostory' on 27th February with their new single 'Lafaye' due on 20th February.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

The Cranberries Announce Show At London's Hammersmith Apollo

Following the release of forthcoming new album 'Roses', The Cranberries will perform at London's Hammersmith Apollo on 18th June 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Various Cruelties Announce April UK Tour

Various Cruelties have announced April dates for their second tour of 2012, following a handful of live shows earlier this month.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Rewind The 80s Festival Returns To Henley-On-Thames

Rewind The 80s Festival in Henley-on-Thames returns for a fourth successive year from Friday 17th August to Sunday 19th August in the countryside surroundings of Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Adds Further Dates To Autumn UK Tour

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale this morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has added a handful of new shows to his schedule.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Dripback Announced As Support For Biohazard UK Tour

Grindcore metalheads Dripback have been announced as the support act for heavy metal veterans Biohazard when they cross the pond to tour the UK this February.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Jeff Stelling To Present 'Soccer Anyday Live' On UK Arena Tour

After entertaining millions, Jeff Stelling and the Sky Sports gang, namely Matt Le Tissier, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas, plus special guest Chris Kamara, are hitting the road for the first time ever.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Power Metal Edguy Announce February UK Live Dates

German power-metal veterans Edguy will be making a return to the UK this February for three dates in major British cities, in support of the release of their latest album ‘Age of the Joker’, which hit shelves in August last year.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Ed Sheeran Adds New London, Birmingham & Newcastle Shows To Autumn UK Tour

After tickets for his new Autumn tour went onsale this morning, due to phenomenal demand Ed Sheeran has added a handful of new shows to his schedule.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Olly Murs Announces Details Of Outdoor Summer Shows & Tickets

Currently preparing for his February UK arena tour, Olly Murs has today announced two outdoor Summer shows for June and July.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Two Door Cinema Club Return To Headline February NME Awards Tour

Currently in LA with Jacknife Lee to begin recording their follow up album to 'Tourist History' (which has now sold over 250,000 copies), Two Door Cinema Club are to return to the UK in February to headline the NME Awards Tour, kicking off in Glasgow on February 8th and finishing at Brixton Academy on February 25th.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Blood Red Shoes Announce UK Tour & Details Of New Album

To coincide with the release of their new album, Blood Red Shoes have announced a full UK tour for April and May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Canadian Solo Artist Grimes Confirms UK Tour Dates in May

Canadian solo artist Claire Boucher – aka Grimes – recently announced the release of her new album ‘Visions’, which is due out on 12th March. The album is her fourth release in two years and is the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Halifaxa’. The video for new single ‘Genesis’ is available to watch below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Sea of Bees Announce New Album ‘Orangefarben’ + UK Tour Dates

Californian singer-songwriter Julie Baenziger – aka Sea of Bees – has released details of her second album ‘Orangefarben’, which is due out on 9th April. The follow-up to her 2011 debut ‘Songs for the Ravens’ will be preceded by the single ‘Broke’, which is available to listen to below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Tuesday, 24 January 2012