Ghost announce UK and European tour for 2022

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIn spite of a new wave of COVID-19, a snow storm and train cancelations, Les Arcs European Film Festival kicked off its 13th edition on Dec. 10 with a festive opening night ceremony highlighted was the presence of Swedish star Noomi Rapace who introduced her film “Lamb” on stage.Vladimar Jóhannsson’s feature debut, “Lamb,” world premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival.

Jack White has announced two London shows as part of his 2022 world tour – find all the details below.The former White Stripes frontman announced two new albums – ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ (out April 8) and ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ (July 22) – last month, having returned with the single ‘Taking Me Back’ in October.Today (December 10) White confirmed an extensive run of headline shows in support of the double record release, dubbed ‘The Supply Chain Issue Tour’.He’ll begin with a string of North American

Bright Eyes have announced that they’ll be heading out on the road for a run of US shows next year.The band – comprised of Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcot – will hit the road for a 13-date tour throughout the midwest, southeast, and east coast, starting in Minnesota on March 23 and ending in Virginia on April 10.Bright Eyes have partnered with Plus1, a nonprofit organisation that helps to unlock funding and building visibility for high-impact social and environmental justice

My Chemical Romance have announced seven new dates in Europe as part of their 2022 reunion tour.Following on from a handful of extra UK dates, the New Jersey band have confirmed additional shows in France, Germany, Hungary and Poland to go alongside their already announced run of rescheduled reunion shows.Tickets for these new shows go on sale Friday (December 10) from here and the additional dates can be seen below:June 202201 – Accord Arena, Paris, France,02 – Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands06 –

If you’re looking for a fun concert to pencil in your 2022 calendar, want to see out the year in style, or are after an awesome Christmas gift for a loved one, the hunt is over.

Tenacious D have announced an upcoming tour of the United States, scheduled for summer 2022.The band first announced the tour via their social media accounts on Wednesday, December 8.

Angelique Jackson Slamdance has announced the full film lineup lineup for its 2022 edition, with a feature film competition that boasts 23 premieres, including 13 world premieres, six North American premieres, and four U.S. debuts.The independent film festival, known for its “by filmmakers, for filmmakers” mentality, will showcase a total of 28 features, 79 shorts, and seven episodes during its 28th edition.

The Snuts have announced their biggest UK shows to date – see all the details below.The Scottish band, who returned recently with the single ‘Burn The Empire’, will hit the road next spring for a trio of headline gigs.They’ll play at Manchester Academy (April 27), Northumbria’s Uni SU (28) and the O2 Academy Brixton in London (30).Tickets go on general sale here at 9am this Friday (December 10).

Elvis Costello And The Imposters have shared details of a UK tour for next year.‘The Boy Named If’ tour, which is in support of the band’s recently announced album of the same name, kicks off at the Brighton Dome on June 5, 2022 before wrapping up at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo on June 23.The Imposters are comprised of Steve Nieve (keyboards), Pete Thomas (drums), Davey Faragher (bass/backing vocals).

The Haim sisters are heading out for a North American tour!

Pete Tong has announced the return of his Ibiza Classics Heritage Orchestra show, which will take him to arenas across the UK in 2022.The show first debuted at The O2 in December 2016 and has returned to huge crowds every year since – with the Heritage Orchestra putting a classical spin on a selection of rave classics.Next November and December, Tong will be joined by the full orchestra, conductor Jules Buckley, and host of guests for reworkings of house hits like ‘Love Can’t Turn Around’ and

Olivia Rodrigo has announced a tour of the UK, Europe and North America for 2022 – see dates below.The shows, which come in support of the singer’s debut album ‘Sour’, will be her first headline tour dates, and will run from April to July next year.Supporting Rodrigo on select dates of the tour, which starts in North America in April before heading to Europe in June and ending in the UK in July, will be Gracie Abrams, Holly Humberstone and Baby Queen.A The Verified Fan pre-sale is currently open

Olivia Rodrigo has announced dates for her first headline tour in 2022, in support of her chart-topping, record-breaking debut album Sour. 

Happy Mondays have announced their first tour in three years – see dates for October and November 2022 shows below.The Manchester band will start the tour at Cambridge’s Corn Exchange on October 7 and conclude it at Glasgow’s Barrowlands on November 27.Frontman Shaun Ryder will be joined by vocalist Rowetta, Paul Ryder (bass), Mark Day (guitar), Gary Whelan (drums), Dan Broad (guitar/keys) and the band’s celebrated percussionist and dancer Mark “Bez” Berry for the shows.Tickets go on general

The Cure have shared details of a 44-date UK and European tour next year, including five arena shows in the UK. Check out full dates and ticket details below.The band will kick the shows off in Riga, Latvia at the city’s arena on October 6, 2022 before wrapping things up at London’s SSE Arena on December 11.Fans will be treated to a 135 minute show, with mention in a press release of a “67 minute” new album that is yet to be announced.

The longlist for this year’s BBC Sound Of poll – now officially known as BBC Radio 1’s Sound Of poll, by the way – has been announced, with artists including PinkPantheress, Central Cee, Wet Leg and Yard Act making the cut.

Sean Paul has shared details of a UK tour next year as he prepares to announce his eighth studio album.The dancehall star will kick off the dates at Edinburgh’s O2 Academy on April 11, 2022 before wrapping things up at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on April 21.Tickets for the shows go on pre-sale here this Wednesday (December 8) at 10am before general sale here this Friday (December 10).It comes as Paul prepares to announce his new album, the follow-up to ‘Live N Livin’, which was released earlier

Little Mix have announced that the group will enter an extended hiatus in 2022, so its members can focus on solo projects.

Kojey Radical has announced that he’ll be heading out on the road for a pair of UK shows next year.The rapper – real name Kwadwo Adu Genfi Amponsah – will perform at Manchester’s Albert Hall on April 6, followed by a gig on April 7 at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.The shows will be in support of his upcoming new album ‘Reasons To Smile’, which is set to be released on March 4 next year via Asylum/Atlantic.

Iron Maiden have announced a new North American tour for 2022 and additional European dates.The ‘Legacy Of The Beast’ tour, which was halted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will kick off September 7, 2022 in Mexico City.Tickets go on sale next Friday (December 10) at 10am local time here.