The Human League have announced the support acts for their 2024 UK headline tour – find all the details below.The synth-pop group are due to hit the road for a run of arena shows next December, with dates scheduled in Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London.You can find any remaining tickets for the forthcoming concerts here.In a recent post on social media, The Humann League said they were “very pleased” to confirm “two wonderful artists” who will be opening for them on the tour.Sophie Ellis-Bextor and T’Pau are both set to appear at the gigs as “very special guests”. Check out the announcement post below.pic.twitter.com/QVlS2boxkG— The Human League (@humanleagueHQ) November 10, 2023The Human League’s 2024 UK tour dates are as follows: DECEMBER 05 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 06 – AO Arena, Manchester 07 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 09 – Brighton Centre, Brighton 10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth 12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow 13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds 14 – OVO Arena Wembley, LondonThe band formed in Sheffield in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won a BRIT Award for Breakthrough Artist in 1982.Lead singer Philip Oakey has been the group’s consistent member since 1977 while keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band to form Heaven 17.
Premier League announce Manchester United's schedule for Christmas period
26.10.2023 - 13:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's festive schedule has been announced by the Premier League and multiple games will be shown live on TV.
United will begin the month with a visit to St. James' Park to face Newcastle on December 2 and there has been a minor change to the home game against Chelsea on Wednesday, December 6, with that game now set for an 8.15pm kick-off time.
That match will be shown on Amazon Prime Video, but the following league game against Bournemouth on Saturday, December 9 has not been selected for broadcast and will kick off in the traditional 3pm slot.
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United will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League after that and a visit to Anfield to face fierce rivals Liverpool will come next on Sunday, December 17, a fixture that has been pencilled in for a 4.30pm kick-off time.
Erik ten Hag's side were humiliated at Anfield last season and the Dutchman will be desperate for his side to make amends.
United will then play West Ham away from home, which comes two days before Christmas, on Saturday, December 23 and that clash against David Moyes' side at the London Stadium will kick-off at 12.30pm.
The Reds will also play on Boxing Day against Aston Villa and that match will be shown on Amazon for an 8pm kick-off. United's final game of 2023 will be at Nottingham Forest's City Ground, with Sky Sports showing that match at 5.30pm.
Finally, it's also been confirmed United will play Tottenham at Old Trafford in the league on Sunday 14 January at 4.30pm.
United will play in the FA Cup third round in the New Year in between playing Nottingham Forest and Spurs.
United's December fixtures (Premier League):
January update:
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