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Pigeon Detectives / May 2008 UK tour
2007-12-04 18:47:00 Clearly fans of the bigger tour, Pigeon Detectives have announced a new UK tour for next May and June around the UK, starting off with two massive nights at Leeds’ Millenium Square for a homecoming of sorts. Tickets go on sale on Thursday (6th December) at 9am, with the exception of the two Leeds dates which ... More About: Music , Tour , 2008
David Gray / March UK Tour
2007-12-04 18:14:00 David Gray has announced a “greatest hits” UK tour next March , stopping at the usual touring haunts around the country. Tickets are on sale this Thursday, 6th December at 9am, with tickets priced at £29.50 for all dates, with the exception of Hammersmith Apollo which is £32.50 a ticket. Monday 3rd March - Edinburgh, Corn Exchange Tuesday 4th ... More About: Tour , David , David Gray
Radiohead / Massive Summer 2008 UK Tour dates
2007-12-04 18:09:00 As you’ve probably heard by now, Radiohead have announced a string of summer 2008 UK outside dates. Tickets for the below dates go on sale on Friday, 7th December at 9am. Saturday 7th June - Dublin Malahide Castle Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June - London Victoria Park Friday 27th June - Glasgow Green Sunday 29th June - Manchester Old ... More About: Music , Summer , Dates , Tour Dates , Tour
Futureheads / UK tour
2007-12-03 21:01:00 The Futureheads have announaced a UK tour of Student Unions around the country in January. The 12 dates will see local unsigned bands take the opening slot. Wednesday 16th January - Union of Brunel Students Thursday 17th January - University of Hertfordshire Students’ Union Friday 18th January - Warwick Students’ Union Saturday 19th January - Loughborough Students’ Union Monday 21st January - Hull University Union Tuesday 22nd January - Liverpool Guild Of Students Stanley Theatre Wednesday 23rd January - Preston 53 Degrees Thursday 24th January - Strathclyde Students’ Union Saturday 26th January - University Of Sheffield Union Of Students Sunday 27th January - Leeds University Union Monday 28th January - Norwich The Waterfront Tuesday 29th January - Bournemouth The Old Fire Station More About: Tour
Monkey Swallows The Universe / Final UK dates
2007-12-03 20:51:00 Sheffield quintet Monkey Swallows the Universe have announced that they’re to go on indefinate hiatus, but before they disband, they’re to play 7 final shows over the coming three months. Tickets are available now for each date from each venue’s box office. Catch them at: Saturday 15th December - Farndale, The Band Room Thursday 20th December - Sheffield, University Friday 11th January - London, Bush Hall Friday 18th January - Sheffield, The Boardwalk Saturday 9th February - Glasgow, The Flying Duck Sunday 10th February - Aberdeen, The Tunnels Monday 11th February - Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire More About: Dates , Final , The Universe
Bands to keep a watch out for in the future: #17: Yoav
2007-12-03 04:04:00 Hundreds of new singer/songwriters emerge every year, and only a few will ever get any whiff of success, usually because theyāre too bland and just like the others to get people properly excited. However, Yoav seems to be different. Very different. Born in Israel, raised in South Africa, lived in New York, currently living in London, Yoav has a distinctly unique style ā out of the window are the emo love songs typically associated with singer-songwriters, and in are beats, blips and down-tempo post-club comedown tunes. The American market didnāt like his blend of Damien Rice and downtempo Depeche Mode, so he came to London, where, understandably, everyone loves him. Following in Newton Faulknerās footsteps of multi-genre bending, Yoav has his first single, āBeautiful Mindā out in the week before Christmas on 18th December. Itās the sort of thing you can imagine Justin Timberlake doing, but just as much Beck, or In Rainbows era Radiohead. It can make you dance or make y... More About: Watch , Future , Bands , The Future
Frank Black / Three UK Shows in February 2008
2007-12-02 01:47:00 Frank Black , legendary frontman of the Pixies, has announced a trio of shows next February supporting his ‘Bluefinger’ album, inspired by the Dutch rocker and painter Herman Brood, which he released in September. Tickets aren’t on sale yet, and I’m not sure when they are, but am sure it will be soon. How helpful of ... More About: Frank , Frank Black , February 2008
The Wombats / NME Awards show
2007-11-29 00:54:00 The Wombats have announced a one off show as part of the NME Shockwaves Awards series of shows. They’ll play London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on Monday 25th February, with tickets on sale on Friday (30th November) at 9am. MP3: The Wombats - Let’s Dance to Joy Division (iTunes / Amazon) More About: Show , The Wombats
Kylie / New UK Tour
2007-11-28 19:59:00 Everyone’s favourite comeback queen, Miss Kylie Minogue has announced some new UK dates next summer in the UK. Tickets go on sale for UK shows on Monday December 3rd, priced at £49 a ticket - the same as her previous “Showgirl” tour. Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June 2008 - Belfast Odyssey Arena Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th ... More About: Tour
Gallows / February 2008 UK Tour
2007-11-27 17:44:00 Crazy punk kids Gallows have announced a UK tour next February around the UK. Tickets go on sale for their 11 date tour on Friday (30th November) at 9am. Friday 15th February - Norwich, UEA Saturday 16th February - Birmingham, Academy Monday 18th February - Cardiff, University Tuesday 19th February - Nottingham, Rock City Thursday 21st February - Manchester, Academy 2 Friday ... More About: Tour , February 2008 , 2008
Palladium / UK February 2008 Tour
2007-11-27 05:58:00 Those camp-pop (soon to be) superstars Palladium have announced a new UK tour next February . Expect more dates to be added to their five night tour of the UK soon Tickets are on sale now priced between £7 and £9 each. Sunday 27th January - Bristol Louisiana Saturday 2nd February - Birmingham Bar Academy Sunday 3rd February - Leeds ... More About: Music , Tour , February 2008 , Adium
Reverend and The Makers / February UK Tour
2007-11-27 05:48:00 Arctic Monkeys buddies Reverend and the Makers have announced details of the start of a UK tour next February. They’ve announced six dates, though expect more to be announced very shortly. Tuesday 19th February - Glasgow ABC Wednesday 20th February - Middlesbrough Town Hall Thursday 21st February - Skegness Embassy Centre Saturday 23rd February - Lincoln Engine Shed Sunday 24th February ... More About: Music , Tour , Reverend and the Makers
Lightspeed Champion / Huge February UK tour
2007-11-26 19:24:00 Lightspeed Champion has announced a huge February tour for next year. Tickets are on sale now priced between £6 and £8 each. Friday 1st February - Cambridge, Graduate Saturday 2nd February - Bedford, Esquires Sunday 3rd February - Oxford, Academy 2 Tuesday 5th February - Exeter, Cavern Wednesday 6th February - Bristol, Fleece Thursday 7th February - Cardiff, Barfly Friday 8th February ... More About: Tour , Huge , Lightspeed
Mars Volta / March 2008 UK tour
2007-11-26 17:35:00 The Mars Volta have announced a string of dates next February and March in the UK. I’m not entirely sure why there is such a big gap between dates in February and March, presumably it’s for more UK dates or for a European tour. Tickets for Glasgow are on sale now priced at £17.50 and tickets for ... More About: Tour , Mars Volta , March 2008
Foals / March 2008 Tour
2007-11-26 17:14:00 Love Skins? Then you’ll be incredibly pleased to hear that Foals have just announced a short UK tour next March . They’ll play six dates along the length and breadth of the country next March, which will culminate in their biggest show to date at London’s Astoria on Monday 17th March. Tickets go on sale this Friday, ... More About: Tour , March 2008 , 2008
King Creosote / UK Tour
2007-11-26 03:36:00 King Creosote has announced a UK tour next January and February, in support of his new album, “Bombshell” Tickets are on sale now priced between £5 in Norwich and £14 in London and Glasgow. Saturday 26th January - Gateshead The Sage, Hall 2 Sunday 27th January - York Fibbers Monday 28th January - Chester Telford?s Warehouse Tuesday 29th January - ... More About: Tour , King
Von Bondies / February 2008 UK + Ireland Tour
2007-11-26 03:29:00 Detroit legends The Von Bondi es have announced a string of UK and Ireland dates next year. Tickets are on sale now, priced at £10 for all dates except for London which is £11. Catch them at: Saturday 16th February - Belfast Spring & Airbrake Sunday 17th February - Dublin Village Tuesday 19th February - Manchester Night & Day Thursday ... More About: Tour , February 2008
Dolly Parton / UK Tour
2007-11-26 03:14:00 Plastic fantastic Dolly Parton has announced a string of UK dates next June and July to cater for the UK’s (inexplainable) fascination with her. She’ll play six dates at arenas around the UK next summer, for what are sure to be some of the most entertaining performances outside of the festivals. She may even play Glastonbury, ... More About: Music , Tour , Olly
Santana / UK June 2008 Tour
2007-11-26 02:42:00 He may be getting on a bit, but Santana has announced a new three date UK tour next June . He’ll play three dates around the UK at some of the best known arenas, before continuing for a European Tour . Tickets are priced between £38.08 and £48.08 for each date. I’m not entirely sure of the significance of ... More About: Music , June 2008
Supergrass / Oxford Christmas Shows
2007-11-26 01:26:00 I go away for four days to San Francisco for thanksgiving, and what happens? Only half of the major 2008 tours go on sale that I haven’t covered yet. Great. First up is Supergrass . After having to pull out of the job of opening the new Oxford Academy due to a freak accident, they’re back playing ... More About: Christmas
Art Brut / New 2008 UK Tour
2007-11-22 16:37:00 Art Brut have announced details of a 9 date UK Tour next February. Tickets are on sale now, priced at Ā£10, with the exception of London which is Ā£11. Tuesday 29th January - Tamworth, The Palace Friday 1st February - Bristol, Trinity Centre Sunday 3rd February - Brighton, Concorde 2 Tuesday 5 + Wednesday 6th February - London, ULU Thursday 7th February - Oxford, Carling Academy Saturday 9th February - Hartlepool, Escobar Monday 18th February - Hull, The Welly Club Tuesday 19th February - Stoke, Sugarmill Photo taken from mediaeater’s flickr stream. More About: 2008
Girls Aloud / UK Arena Tour
2007-11-21 18:34:00 Girls Aloud have announced details of a full UK Arena tour next May. They’ll play the length and breadth of the UK in the 12 date tour. Tickets for the below dates go on sale on Friday (23rd November) at 9am. Wednesday 7th May - Glasgow SECC Sunday 11th May - Bournemouth International Centre Tuesday 13th May - Brighton Centre Saturday 17th May - London 02 Arena Sunday 18th May - Cardiff International Arena Tuesday 20th May - Nottingham Arena Wednesday 21st May - Sheffield Arena Friday 23rd May - Birmingham NIA Sunday 25th May - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena Tuesday 27th May - Aberdeen ECC Friday 30th May - Liverpool Arena Saturday 31st May - Manchester Evening News Arena MP3: Girls Aloud - Something Kinda Ooooh (iTunes / Amazon) More About: Girls , Girls Aloud , Tour
Simian Mobile Disco
2007-11-21 18:24:00 Dance Superstars Simian Mobile Disco have announced details of a February 2008 UK live Tour. All dates will be live, and not DJ Dates. Catch them at the below dates. Tickets are on sale now I believe - Oxford’s are Ā£10 each. Thursday 31st January - Oxford Academy Friday 1st February - Sheffield Plug Saturday 2nd February - Bristol Thekla Wednesday 6th February - Leeds Cockpit Thursday 7th February - Manchester Academy Friday 8th February - Newcastle Digital Saturday 9th February - Glasgow Arches Tuesday 12th February - Brighton Digital MP3: Simian Mobile Disco - Hustler (iTunes / Amazon)
British Sea Power / UK January 2008 Tour
2007-11-20 17:50:00 Everyone’s favourite British Sea Power (remember them? They have greenery and stuff on stage) have announced a full UK tour for January next year. Their tour is in support of their new album, “Do You Like Rock Music ”, which is released just after the tour on February 12. Tickets are on sale for the below dates, ... More About: Tour
Iron Maiden / Summer 2008 Twickenham date
2007-11-20 17:44:00 Heavy rockers Iron Maiden have announced details of a UK stadium show for next summer as part of an extensive world tour. They’ll play London’s Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 5th July next year. Apparently the tour will be one of a kind: the “Somewhere Back In Time - World Tour 08″ will focus almost entirely on ... More About: Summer , 2008
Jesus and Mary Chain / Two new London shows
2007-11-20 17:32:00 90’s stars Jesus and Mary Chain have announced details of a duo of dates in London next year. They’ll play London’s Roundhouse on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th March next year. Tickets are on sale now, but are going fast - they’re £25 each. More About: New London
The Courteeners / Winter 2008 UK Tour
2007-11-20 06:44:00 Manchester’s The Courteeners have announced details for a full UK tour early next year, playing 20 dates around the UK over a month. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, 22nd November, at 9am from the usual sources. Wednesday 16th January - Preston 53 Degrees Thursday 17th January - Hull Welly Club Friday 18th January - Warrington Parr Hall Monday ... More About: Winter , Tour , 2008
KT Tunstall / UK Tour April 2008
2007-11-20 06:30:00 Scottish Stunner KT Tunstall has announced a full UK tour next April . She’ll stop at all the usual haunts as well as some smaller venues off the beaten path. Tickets go on sale on Friday, 23rd November at 9am. Sunday 6th April - Cambridge Corn Exchange Monday 7th April - Southampton Guildhall Tuesday 8th April - Ipswich Regent ... More About: Tour , 2008 , April 2
Bjork / New UK Tour
2007-11-19 18:46:00 Crazy Icelandic superstar Bjork has asnnounced details of a quick UK tour next April and May. Tickets go on sale at 9am this Thursday, 22nd November from the usual sources. Tickets are £36 with the exception of London which is £40. However, an exclusive pre-sale will start from Bjork.com at 9am this Tuesday. Catch her ... More About: Tour
A Fine Frenzy / New London dates
More articles from this author:2007-11-19 18:17:00 New EMI signing from Los Angeles, A Fine Frenzy has announced three London dates this coming weekend, two of which are in support of Jamie Scott & the Town. Sounding like a mix between Gemma Hayes and Imogen Heap, Alison Sudol, otherwise known as A Fine Frenzy , is already acheiving moderate success stateside with musical ... More About: Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |




