Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.
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Fontaines D.C. have added more shows to their 2024 ‘Romance’ UK and Ireland tour – find all the details below.The Dublin band will hit the road this November in support of their fourth album ‘Romance’, which is due for release on August 23 via XL Recordings (pre-order/pre-save here).Now, Fontaines D.C.
have confirmed three more dates for the upcoming trek due to demand. They’ll play a second gig at Alexandra Palace in London on November 23 after performing at the same venue the previous evening (22).The group have also added two extra shows at Aviva Studios in Manchester on November 30 and December 1 – bringing their total number of concerts in the city to three.Tickets for the full tour go on general sale at 10am BST tomorrow (April 26) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.NOVEMBER
20 – The Halls, Wolverhampton
22 – Alexandra Palace, London
23 – Alexandra Palace, London (new date)
24 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
26 – Pavilions, Plymouth
27 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
29 – Aviva Studios, Manchester
30 – Aviva Studios, Manchester (new date)DECEMBER
01 – Aviva Studios, Manchester (new date)
03 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
04 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
06 – 3Arena, Dublin In addition to their headline tour, Fontaines D.C.
are scheduled to make appearances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Pukkelpop and Sziget among other festivals across the season.Produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Depeche Mode), the forthcoming ‘Romance’ has already been previewed by the single ‘Starbuster’. In a glowing five-star review of the track, NME noted how Fontaines D.C.
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.
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Bruce Springsteen kicked off his UK and European tour last night (May 5) in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium – read on for the full setlist and footage from the gig.The Boss played his first show in Wales for 11 years at the start of a three-month string of dates that will take him up to two climactic shows at London’s Wembley Stadium on 25 and 27 July.The three-hour, 29-song setlist opened with a deep cut in the form of ‘So Young And In Love’, an outtake from the 1974 recording sessions for ‘Born To Run’ that finally saw a release as part of the 1998 box set ‘Tracks’. It was the song’s first performance since 2013.SO YOUNG AND IN LOVE OPENS CARDIFF! Thank you @mightyfraz Jason Farrelly via Spring-Nut Facebook Page! @springsteen #SpringsteenTour2024 #Springsteen #estreetband pic.twitter.com/HN6H93rTvD— Spring-Nuts (@SpringNuts_) May 5, 2024“It’s great to be in Cardiff, it’s good to be in Wales,” Springsteen said to introduce the show.
AURORA has added two extra shows in Dublin and Edinburgh to her upcoming UK and European tour – see all the dates below. The Norwegian alt-pop singer is preparing to release her new album ‘What Happened To The Heart?’ in June, after which she will be playing a string of shows around the continent in September and October.
critically acclaimed debut album, Sprints have shared two new singles and announced a huge run of tour dates. Find ticket details below.The pair of tracks arrived under the banner of the ‘Black Box Sessions’, and are particularly angsty singles titled ‘Drones’ and ‘Help Me, I’m Spiralling’.Both were recorded during the sessions for Spirits’ breakthrough debut album, ‘Letter To Self’, which arrived at the start of the year to critical acclaim, and has already been tipped by many as ready to become a contender for album of the year in 2024.‘Drones’ is a reimagining of a past track and comes in at just shy of three-minutes long – bursting to life with high-energy riffs, distorted guitars and a brash vocal melody.
Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall have dropped a new single as part of THE WAEVE, titled ‘City Lights’. Check it out below.Shared this morning (May 2), the new track follows on from the release of their hit breakthrough album ‘THE WAEVE’ last year.Capturing the same charm as in the critically-acclaimed debut, the new single sees Coxon and Dougall hone in on their already-signature sound, and capture a bold, sultry chorus.“Now your soul belongs to me/ It’ll be alright/ Out in the darkness, free to fly/ We’ll get some sleep tomorrow,” they sing at the beginning amid a high-energy riff and distorted guitars.The track is written by the duo and produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Foals).
Fontaines D.C. have announced a surprise intimate gig in New York set to take place next week.The Dublin band – comprised of Grian Chatten, Tom Coll, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Carlos O’Connell – took to their official social media to announce their one-night-only gig on May 8 at Brooklyn’s Warsaw venue.
Cradle Of Faith have announced a UK and Ireland tour for later this year, conveniently taking place around Halloween.The 11-date ‘By Order Of The Dragon’ run will lick off on October 27 at Bristol’s O2 Academy and they will be stopping by London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on All Hallows Eve itself. The tour also includes a show at Manchester’s Damnation Festival and a few shows later, the metal band will later sign off on November 8 at Newcastle’s NX.They will be supported by Butcher Babies and High Parasite.You can see the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.OCTOBER27 – Bristol, O2 Academy28 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy29 – Birmingham, O2 Institute31 – London, O2 Forum Kentish TownNOVEMBER1 – Swansea, Patti Pavilion2 – Manchester, Damnation Festival3 – Nottingham, Rock City5 – Belfast, Limelight6 – Dublin, Academy7 – Glasgow, SWG38 – Newcastle, NXEarlier this year, Cradle Of Faith gave fans an update on when to expect the release of their long-awaited collaboration with Ed Sheeran.The collaboration was first revealed in 2021, when the band’s frontman Dani Filth revealed that he had been in touch with the pop star and that Sheeran had invited him “up to his place”.Work on the track was progressing in 2022 according to Filth, with work then halted due to Sheeran becoming a father.
Frank Turner has announced the details of his 3000th gig, which will be held at London’s Alexandra Palace – find out more below.The musician took to social media to share the incredible achievement, writing: “Holy cow. It’s actually happening.”Carter’s 3000th show will take place on February 22, 2025, where Ally Pally will host over 10,000 potential concertgoers.To access pre-sale tickets, you can pre-order an album in any format from Turner’s web store until May 1, 11:59pm BST.
Fontaines D.C. have announced a 2024 European ‘ROMANCE’ tour.
Sea Girls have announced a run of UK and Ireland dates for later this year.The band will be playing a run of shows across in support of their forthcoming album ‘Midnight Butterflies’ in the autumn, which includes a huge show at Brixton Academy.The London indie rockers will be making stops in Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Portsmouth, Norwich, Birmingham, Liverpool, Dublin and Belfast.Tickets will go on sale next Friday (May 3) – you can see the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.SEPTEMBER26 – Sheffield, Octagon27 – Newcastle, City Hall28 – Manchester, O2 Apollo29 – Glasgow, O2 AcademyOCTOBER1 – Nottingham, Rock City3 – London, O2 Academy Brixton4 – Cardiff, Tramshed6 – Portsmouth, Guildhall7 – Norwich, LCR8 – Birmingham, O2 Academy9 – Liverpool, Mountford Hall11 – Dublin, Academy12 – Belfast, Limelight‘Midnight Butterflies’ will be released on June 14 via their new independent label Alt. Records and is described in a press release as being centred around “melodic joy” and “pop perfection”.
Christian Nodal has made a noteworthy contribution to Mexican regional music by crossing borders with his music. He is experiencing great professional fulfillment and has seamlessly blended his personal life with his music career.
The National have added a massive Cardiff Castle show to their summer 2024 UK and Ireland tour plans.The American quintet – comprised of Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf and Scott Devendorf – are set to perform at the iconic Wales establishment on July 3.They will be joined by special guests, New Zealand psychedelic rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra, who will serve as the opening act for the night. Tickets for the Cardiff Castle gig are available to purchase here.The National are also set to perform at a variety of festivals this summer including taking over the Other Stage at this year’s edition of Glastonbury.
The Cult have added an extra London show to their upcoming anniversary tour. Check out ticket details below.The announcement comes just days after the rock icons announced details of an upcoming UK tour for the end of 2024 – which will see them celebrate 40 years as a band.Upcoming shows will be held in 10 cities across the country, and mark the milestone anniversary of Ian Astbury and co.
The Cannes Film Festival has added 13 new titles to the selection for its 77th edition, including new films by Oliver Stone, Lou Ye and Arnaud Desplechin as Special Screenings.
Nas has announced details of a new UK and European tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic album ‘Illmatic’. Find ticket details below.The dates will see the hip-hop legend embark on a number of shows across the continent later this year to mark 30 years since he dropped his iconic debut album.Set to run throughout October and November, 15 shows are lined up, and each live date will see the American rapper and East Coast legend perform the breakthrough album in its entirety.The dates kick off with the run of European shows, starting at the House Of Culture venue in Helsinki on October 22.
Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a huge UK and Ireland tour, set to kick off later this year.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Amazon’s free-of charge, ad-supported streaming platform that is only available in India, miniTV, is expanding its reach within the country. It is adding 200 shows for regional audiences and speakers of Tamil and Telugu. The new line-up of dubbed titles includes marquee and fan-favourite Hindi originals including “Hunter- Tootega Nahi Todega,” “Physics Wallah,” action-packed patriotic series “Rakshak- India’s Braves,” and young romance series “Highway Love.” Hollywood titles dubbed into Tamil and Telugu will include library titles “Twilight,” “Now You See Me,” the “Hunger Games” series, the “Step Up” franchise films and “Red.” miniTV will also upload Korean, Turkish and Mandarin shows dubbed in Tamil and Telugu languages.
Since rising to fame back in 2002, Alison Hammond has won the hearts of viewers at home. Following her time in the iconic Big Brother house, the TV personality has gone on to present a whole host of popular shows including This Morning and The Great British Bake Off. She has also worn her heart on her sleeve and appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2020 in an attempt to find ‘the one’.
Fontaines D.C. have shared their pummelling new single ‘Starburster‘ and announced details of their fourth album ‘ROMANCE’.