The Black Keys announce 2024 UK shows – including Brixton Academy dates

Melanie Martinez has announced a UK and European arena tour for later this year – find all the details below.The New York singer-songwriter is due to bring ‘The Trilogy Tour’ to these shores in the autumn when she’ll play headline shows in Dublin (September 18), Birmingham (20), Manchester (21), Glasgow (23), Cardiff (24) and London (26).Martinez will then head to Europe for concerts in Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Madrid, Cologne, Frankfurt and other locations throughout October.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT/11am CET next Thursday (March 28), except Barcelona and Madrid, which go on sale at the same time on Wednesday (27). Fans who sign up to Martinez’s mailing list can access a pre-sale on Monday (25).You’ll be able to purchase tickets here (UK and Ireland) and here (Europe).“Putting my all into this show, can’t wait to share this experience with you,” Martinez wrote on social media while announcing the upcoming dates.Elita will appear as the support act for the entire UK and European leg, with Men I Trust joining for the London and European dates only.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced she's embarking on a world tour and will appear in Glasgow this year.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Midge Ure has announced details of a 2024 UK headline tour – you can find all the details below.The soloist and former Ultravox frontman is due to head out on the road with his ‘Catalogue: The Hits’ trek later this year. He’ll play tracks from his extensive career at the forthcoming shows.“I performed live long before I was ever allowed anywhere near a recording studio and as much as I love spending time writing and recording, live music remains my first love,” Ure said in a statement.“This ‘Catalogue’ tour will allow me to not only play a wide selection of hits from my past but perform some of the most requested favourites.

Janelle Monáe has announced plans to play London’s O2 Academy in Brixton and a three night residency in Manchester.The singer will perform at the London venue, which recently announced its re-opening, having been closed since December 2022, on June 29.Tickets go on sale this Thursday (March 21) at 10am GMT and a pre-sale will take place from 10am GMT tomorrow (March 19) until 9am on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased here.The venue will be re-opening next month with opening shows from Nirvana UK (a tribute to Nirvana), The Smyths (a tribute to The Smiths), Definitely Mightbe (a tribute to Oasis) and UK Foo Fighters (a tribute to Foo Fighters).Beyond that, Editors have also announced a show at the iconic London venue on Thursday May 2, with The Black Keys set to play a two night residency on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 May.Monáe will also play a trio of shows at Aviva Studios from July 2-4 in Manchester with tickets going on sale for Factory International members at 10am GMT on Wednesday (March 20) before tickets go on general sale the following day.

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds have today (March 15) announced details of a UK and European tour – check out the full dates below.The tour will take place this autumn and follows on from the recent announcement that the band will release a new album this summer, ‘Wild God’. The band will kick off their tour on September 24 in Oberhausen, Germany, and will end in Paris, France on November 17.

Bleachers have announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off this autumn. Find ticket details below.Announced today (March 14), the new run of live shows will see Jack Antonoff and co.

Alex Edelman’s upcoming comedy special, “Alex Edelman: Just for Us.” The special, which was recorded live at the Hudson Theatre in New York, will debut on HBO and be available to stream on Max April 6 at 10 p.m. ET/ PT. “Just for Us,” chronicles Edelman’s life as a Jewish man living on the east coast and revolves around how he once attended a meeting of White Nationalists after receiving antisemitic threats online.

William Earl administrator It’d be easy enough for The Black Keys — singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney — to remain in rock star mode at this point in their career. After all, they’ve reached the top of their craft: radio hits, arena tours, festival headlining slots, and twelve albums.

From the basement of dingy jam sessions in Akron, Ohio, to arena rock success, a multiplatinum career, and multiple Grammy wins, “This is a Film About The Black Keys” tracks the unlikely rise of one of rock’s biggest duos. Directed by Jeff Dupre (“Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History,” “Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present”), the largely conventional rock doc doesn’t break the mold but engages, nonetheless, telling a captivating story of brotherhood, slow-grinding perseverance, weathering many personal storms, and the heavy tolls that success enacts.

The Black Keys have added two extra shows in Cardiff and Dublin to their 2024 UK and Ireland tour.The blues rock duo last week announced a show in Manchester and two at London’s Brixton Academy this spring.They’ve now added a new pair of dates, which will see them perform at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on April 30 and Dublin’s 3Arena on May 3. Circa Waves have also been announced as support across all dates.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale this Friday (March 15) at 10am GMT from here.

Air have announced a North American leg of their 2024 25th Anniversary ‘Moon Safari’ tour in celebration of their seminal album.The French duo – comprised of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel – will kick off the US tour at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on September 25. From there, Air will make their way across the US, making stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., New York City and Dallas before wrapping up the tour at the Moody Amphitheatre in Austin on October 30.A ticket pre-sale will be available starting today (March 7) for fans who use the access code KEY.

Girl In Red has announced a brief UK headline tour for later this year – find all the details below.The Norwegian singer-songwriter/producer – real name Marie Ulven Ringheim – will hit the road this summer in support of her second album ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’, due for release on April 12 via Columbia (pre-order here).Girl In Red is scheduled to perform at the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on August 29 before making stop-offs at the O2 Apollo in Manchester (September 1) and the OVO Arena Wembley in London (3).Tickets go on general sale at 10am next Friday (March 15) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, fans can access a pre-sale at the same time on Wednesday (13) by pre-ordering ‘I’m Doing It Again Baby!’ before 10am on Tuesday (12).AUGUST29 – Barrowland Ballroom, GlasgowSEPTEMBER01 – O2 Apollo, Manchester03 – OVO Arena Wembley, LondonLast month saw Girl In Red share the single ‘Too Much’ from her forthcoming album.

Killer Mike has announced a string of UK and European headline shows in 2024. Find all the details below.The Run The Jewels rapper and will perform his biggest ever solo shows in the UK this August, for which he’ll be joined by The Mighty Midnight Revival choir.The ‘Down By Law Tour’ will kick off at Paradiso, in Amsterdam on August 19, followed by a performance at National Stadium in Dublin on August 22.From there, the tour will continue onto the UK with shows at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on August 23, London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on August 23 and a third at the Albert Hall in Manchester on August 27.Killer Mike will then head back to Europe for a gig at the Bataclan in Paris on August 29, before rounding on August 30 at Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne.

Chappell Roan has announced a 2024 UK and European tour.The former NME cover star is currently on the road with Olivia Rodrigo, serving as one of the opening acts on the ‘Brutal’ singer’s ‘Guts’ world tour. While on the road, Roan has announced a handful of live dates within the UK and Europe taking place this Autumn.Her string of gigs will kick off at the Le Bataclan in Paris on September 3.

December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people dead.The O2 venue has been shuttered since the tragic incident that occurred at an Asake concert, which resulted in the deaths of Gabrielle Hutchinson, aged 23, and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo. A third was left in a critical condition.The future of the iconic London venue had been uncertain since then, before it was announced in December that the venue was allowed to retain its licence and re-open if it can meet “robust” safety rules.

Editors have announced a headline show at the re-opened O2 Academy Brixton this May. Find ticket details below.The band will perform at the South London venue on May 2, which will mark one of the first performances at the venue since its closure in December 2022 following a fatal crowd crush.Special guests are also set to be announced for the performance at a later date.Tickets will go on general sale this Friday (March 8) at 10am GMT, which you’ll be able to purchase from here.A post shared by EDITORS (@editorsofficial)“We’re extremely excited to return to @o2academybrix in London on May 2nd!” the band wrote on social media today (March 4).The newly announced show follows Editors’ 2024 UK tour, which wrapped up yesterday (March 3), and sees them join The Black Keys in being among the first acts to perform at the re-opened space this year.The venue announced its re-opening today, after being shuttered since the tragic incident that occurred at an Asake concert.

Crunchyroll Anime Awards are set to take place this weekend (March 2) in Tokyo, but how can viewers around the world watch the ceremony? Read on to find out.This year’s awards show is the eighth annual edition of the event, and is being held at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in the Japanese capital, and will be hosted by J-pop singer Sally Amaki and TV personality Jon Kabira.Presenters at the ceremony will include Megan Thee Stallion, as well as Canadian actress Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel, The Marvels) and J-pop star LiSA.In total, awards will be handed out in 32 categories, which will for the first time include Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction.Anime fans around the world will be able to live stream the awards show via Crunchyroll’s own official YouTube and Twitch channels.The show is set to start at 6pm local time on March 2.

Catfish & The Bottlemen have added an extra date to their 2024 UK tour – you can find all the details below.The Van McCann-fronted band returned with the single ‘Showtime’ last week, marking their first new music in five years. It’ll feature on Catfish’s yet-to-be-announced fourth album, which will follow 2019’s ‘The Balance’.C&TB also confirmed that they’d be playing a headline show at Cardiff Castle on July 19, and Edinburgh Summer Sessions on August 24 in addition to their bill-topping sets at Reading & Leeds 2024.Now, the group has added another date in Cardiff on July 20 due to “phenomenal demand”.