Iggy Pop announces support acts for 2025 London Alexandra Palace show: “The two most exciting bands in the world today”

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Iggy Pop has announced the support acts for his forthcoming show in London – find all the details below.The punk icon is due to play a “landmark”, career-spanning set at Alexandra Palace in the capital on May 28, before heading to Glasgow on June 3 to play the city’s O2 Academy.When confirming the pair of gigs last November, Iggy promised that he’d be joined by some “special guests” and a band of “celebrated collaborators”.

He later added a Manchester concert on May 31, following “phenomenal demand” for tickets.Now, it’s been confirmed that London punk duo Bob Vylan will be supporting Iggy at Ally Pally along with Joe & The Shitboys.

The latter band, who are from the Faroe Islands, are also set to open the dates in Manchester and Glasgow.In an announcement video, Iggy said: “Hello, London.

I’m coming to Ally Pally [on] May 28th. Bob Vylan and Joe & The Shitboys are gonna be there. The two most exciting bands in the world today, other than my own.“We’re gonna kick out the jams – come on out.