Drake Confirms Dates For 2012 'Club Paradise' UK Arena Tour

Grammy-nominated, recording artist Drake has announced dates for his 2012 'Club Paradise' UK arena tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Spector Announce Second Date At London's 100 Club

Tickets for Spector's London 100 Club show in March went on sale last Thursday and sold out by lunchtime so the band have today added an additional 100 club show for March 7th. Spector Tickets for the show go on sale tomorrow morning at 9am, support comes from Gabriel Bruce.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Wombats To Headline Summer 2012 Delamere Forestry Commission Concert

Liverpudlian indie-pop band The Wombats are to headline a special, one night only concert in the woodland location of Delamere Forest as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Maccabees Announce Special MTV Show & Further Live Dates For March 2012 UK Tour

The Maccabees are to headline one of the MTV Brand New for 2012 Showcases at Koko in London on January 24th with nominees Lana Del Ray and Charlie XCX.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Jake Morley Announces Spring 2012 UK Tour Dates

London singer-songwriter and unique guitarist Jake Morley is to return to the UK in February and March 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Jay Brannan Announces Return To UK In April 2012

New York singer-songwriter Jay Brannan has confirmed his return to the UK and Ireland in April 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Red Hot Chili Peppers Add Further Dates To 2012 US Tour

Newly announced 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Red Hot Chili Peppers, have announced more dates for the North American leg of their 'I'm With You' World tour. Tickets for four more shows go on sale on December 17th. The 2012 arena tour is the band's first full-scale tour of the U.S. since 2007 when they hit the road in support of 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium'.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Horrors Confirm May 2012 UK Tour

The Horrors are to follow their March support shows with Florence And The Machine with their own headline tour in May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Subways Announce Spring 2012 UK Tour

Following a successful Autumn UK tour, Indie-rockers The Subways have confirmed a new UK tour for April 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

John Bishop Adds Two Further Liverpool Shows To 2012 Arena Tour

Liverpudlian funny-man John Bishop has added two further Liverpool shows to his new Autumn 2012 'Stand Up Comedian' arena tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Farm Announce Details Of 20th Anniversary London Show

Liverpool-based band The Farm have announced a 20 year anniversary show, performing their classic album ‘Spartacus’, for Saturday 19th May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

The Smashing Pumpkins Will Never Be A 'Nostalgia Act', Says Frontman

American alternative rockers The Smashing Pumpkins have dashed fans’ hopes of a new tour by stating that they don’t want to become known as a ‘nostalgia act’ who continuously tour the same songs over and over again.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Monday, 12 December 2011

Multi-Grammy Winner Bruce Hornsby Announces UK Tour Dates & Tickets

US solo artist Bruce Hornsby, known best for his 1986 hit ‘The Way It Is’, has announced two UK tour dates for January 2012. The singer-songwriter will perform at London’s Shepherds Bush O2 Empire on Saturday 28th January, followed by a date at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 30th January as part of the city’s Celtic Connections festival.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Wu-Tang Clan's GZA Adds Further Shows To 2012 UK Tour

Rapper GZA has announced further dates to his early 2012 UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Laura Marling Confirms 'The Wisdom Of Spring' 2012 UK Tour

Laura Marling has announced a new tour for Spring 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

The Jezabels Announce NME Awards Show & Tickets

Australian indie quartet The Jezabels are one of the latest acts to announce a headlining date at the NME Awards Shows in February. The band will perform at London’s Koko on Wednesday 22nd February, ahead of the release of their debut album ‘Prisoner’ in March. The Jezabels will release their new single ‘Trycolour’ on Monday 12th December – watch the video below.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011

Carly Connor Announces 2012 Headline UK Tour

Atlantic Records’ new protégé Carly Connor has announced a UK headline tour in February 2012, in response to her sold out shows in December.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Lindsey Buckingham Forced To Cancel December UK Shows

Songwriter, singer and guitarist of Fleetwood Mac – Lindsey Buckingham has today been forced to cancel his forthcoming UK shows.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Talib Kweli Announces UK Shows & Presale Ticket Details

Hip Hop star Talib Kweli has confirmed two UK shows for Spring 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Pearl Jam Announce 2012 European Tour & Festival Shows

Pearl Jam have announced details of a 2012 European tour, including headline performances at three European festivals.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Jamaican Artist Mavado Forced To Postpone UK Tour

Jamaican musician, DJ and producer David Brooks, a.k.a Mavado, has been forced to cancel a UK tour this week after UK border control refused him a VISA.

Written by: Elliott Batte | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Announce First UK Shows In 18 Years

Pop singer Frankie Valli, complete with his Four Seasons, has announced their first UK shows in 18 years.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Dutch Symphonic Metallers Delain Confirm May 2012 UK Tour

Dutch symphonic metal band Delain have announced a handful of dates for a visit to the UK in May 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

One Direction Add Bournemouth Matinee Show To 2012 UK Tour

X-Factor boy-band One Direction have added a Matinee show to their forthcoming UK tour.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

The Cribs Announce Early 2012 Short Tour

The Cribs have announced a short tour for 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Leftfield & Friends To Play Brixton O2 Academy In Aid Of War Child

Icons of British dance music Leftfield, with the help of Red Bull Studios London, will curate a special show for a concert at London's Brixton O2 Academy on 21st April 2012, all in aid of War Child.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 08 December 2011

Franz Ferdinand, Metronomy and The Vaccines Confirmed for Field Day 2012

Franz Ferdinand, Metronomy, The Vaccines and Beirut are among the first additions to the line-up for next year’s Field Day festival in London. Organisers have also announced that the 2012 event has been brought forward to Saturday 2nd June due to the London Olympic Games and will now take place during the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Written by: Rob Sleigh | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Touche Amore Announce UK Tour Dates & Tickets

Touche Amore will be hitting the UK at the end of February and March 2012 with support from Basement and Pianos Become The Teeth.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Alfie Boe Confirms Two Scottish Summer Shows For July 2012

Superstar Opera singer Alfie Boe has announced two Scottish shows for Summer 2012.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Curtis Stigers Extends March 2012 UK Tour

Platinum-selling singer, songwriter Curtis Stigers has extended his run of 2012 UK shows.

Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2011