Frank Carter and Sex Pistols members reveal support acts for ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ UK tour

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Frank Carter and members of Sex Pistols have revealed the support acts for their upcoming ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’ tour.Following on the heels of their Shepherd’s Bush Hall shows to help save the venue, Carter and the Pistols have announced a full UK tour playing the seminal album in its entirety.Stopping off in Glasgow, Manchester, London and more, the band have now revealed the support acts for the tour, which will kick off tomorrow (September 20) in Nottingham.London indie rockers The Molotovs will be joining them in Nottingham and Birmingham, whilst Manchester duo Dirty Blonde will support Carter and the Pistols in Glasgow.Meanwhile, Liverpudlians The Kairos are due to open on the Manchester date, with GIRLBAND!

finishing the list of supports by playing in London.Find a full list of dates and support acts below and get any remaining tickets here:SEPTEMBER20 – Nottingham – Rock City (with The Molotovs)21 – Birmingham – O2 Academy (with The Molotovs)22 – Glasgow – O2 Academy (with Dirty Blonde)24 – Manchester – Academy (with The Kairos)26 – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town (with GIRLBAND!)Carter revealed how the collaboration came to be speaking to NME earlier this year. “I first met Steve [Jones, guitarist] back in Los Angeles in 2007 and we had a long chat about punk rock and what it means to be kicking against the pricks,” he said. “Then I eventually met all of them throughout the years.

But when I got the call up for this, it was a very special moment. It’s still one that I’m cherishing and I feel very grateful for.”“I think Paul [Cook, drummer] wanted to do something to support Bush Hall for quite a while now,” he continued. “Obviously, the venue has had some troubles, and like all small venues, it’s been.