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The Backstreet Boys have extended their upcoming Las Vegas Sphere residency – check out the updated list of performance dates below.Last week (February 12), the veteran pop boyband announced their nine-date takeover of the state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas this July. The previously announced dates were locked in for three weekends between July 11 and July 27.Now, however, the band have announced the addition of three more dates due to “popular” demand.

its owners the Electric Group issued an eviction notice in March 2022, which sparked an outcry across the music industry and from gig-goers.Electric Group, a joint venture between Dominic Madden and Jacob Lewis that also owns London’s Electric Brixton, Bristol’s SWX and Newcastle’s NX, bought the site’s freehold in 2017 and shortly afterwards said they had no intention of closing the venue when they ended the current occupiers’ lease.However, the site’s management soon hit back, arguing that they were being “exterminated by the landlord”.The venue’s current tenant, Phil Mills, previously said he intended to “gut” the premises of its current fixtures and fittings – including the dancefloor and stage – if he was forced to vacate the building (via BBC News).But today (February 17), the city council rejected his plans to demolish a toilet block and infill works bordering Suffolk Road which would “return the building to pre-leasing condition”.The planning officer who recommended the proposed demolition be rejected described it as “purposeless” and without public benefit.The planning officer’s report stated: “In the event [the applicant’s] lease is terminated, they wish to return the building complex to the condition it was in prior to the lease being taken up. In this instance the proposal will result in the loss of facilities for a music venue/nightclub with no appreciable public benefits.

Camila Cabello has announced a UK and European tour in the summer – check out full details below.The ‘Yours, C Tour’ comes in support of the singer’s 2024 album ‘C,XOXO’ and kicks off in Spain On June 21 before making its way to the UK and Ireland with a show at London’s Eventim Apollo on July 8 and Dublin’s 3Arena on July 9.Her dates in Spain include headline appearances at Starlite Occident Festival in Marbella, and Alma Occident Festival in Barcelona and Madrid, between June 21 and 25, while in France, she will also headline Les Deferlantes Sud de France on June 28.Tickets for her performances in London, Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam and Hamburg go on general sale at 9am local time on Friday (February 21) and be purchased here and here. Fans who sign up to her mailing list here by tomorrow (February 18) at 6pm local time can also purchase pre-sale tickets at 9am local time on Wednesday (February 19).Tickets for all other shows are on sale now and can be purchased here.

Post Malone has announced new UK and European tour dates. Find all the information below.Announced today (February 17), the dates come as an extension to the Grammy-nominated singer’s biggest international headline tour to date: ‘The Big Ass World Tour’.With the new shows, Post Malone will extend his list of previously-announced North American shows with numerous dates across the pond.

Queens Of The Stone Age are headlining Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus 2025 – find all the details below.Last week, the Josh Homme-fronted band began teasing an upcoming huge gig in Sheffield after they shared a photograph of Ecclesall Road in the Steel City showing a poster for the city’s edition of the Rock N Roll Circus festival.Now, it’s been revealed that they’re set to headline the festival on August 27, which takes place at Don Valley Bowl, as one of only two shows they’ll play in the UK in 2025.Also announced today (February 17), they’ll be joined on the line-up by Viagra Boys, Fat Dog, The Bug Club and So Good.Of Queens Of The Stone Age’s addition to the festival’s line-up, organiser Ali O’Reilly said: “We’re taking Rock N Roll Circus to the next level in 2025. Bringing a band such as Queens of the Stone Age to Sheffield is a huge moment for us and we can’t wait to welcome them to the Big Top in August.“They are the perfect act to open our celebrations and fit everything that our brand is trying to achieve,” she continued.

Shakira has been forced to postpone a show in Lima, Peru on Sunday (February 16) after being hospitalised.The singer was due to play the city’s Estadio Nacional as part of her ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ tour, which kicked off in Rio De Janeiro on Tuesday (February 11).However, she announced on social media on Sunday afternoon that she had to be admitted to ER on Saturday night for an “abdominal issue”, adding that she remained hospitalised for the time being.“The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening,” she added. “I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today.”pic.twitter.com/GLrXYL8BFp— Shakira (@shakira) February 16, 2025pic.twitter.com/W9f7jX68rH— Shakira (@shakira) February 16, 2025“I’ve been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru.

Wireless Festival have announced that Drake will headline all three nights this year for the festival’s 20th anniversary.The event will return to London’s Finsbury Park from July 11 to 13 and to mark the occasion, Drake will become the first artist to headline a festival for three nights with three different setlists.The shows will be the rapper’s first UK performances in six years, and he will be joined across the weekend by artists including Burna Boy, PartyNextDoor, Summer Walker and Vybz Kartel.A pre-sale for Three customers begins at 12pm on Monday (February 17), while you can sign up to the Wireless pre-sale for 12pm on Tuesday (February 18).

The WAEVE have announced their latest EP ‘Eternal’ and have shared its lead anti-Valentine’s single ‘Love Is All Pain’.Produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Blur), the three-track EP is set for release on March 14 via Transgressive and can be pre-ordered / pre-saved here. The first taster of the project comes in the form of ‘Love Is All Pain’.“Oh! Love is all pain / Thought I’d escaped it / But I need it again / It’s hard, it’s hard / It’s harder than hell,” sing the duo – comprised of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and The Pipettes member Rose Elinor Dougall – in the chours, describing the reaitlies of Love over throbbing electro synths.Directed by Simon Leeder, the song’s accompanying music video was shot entirely on black & white 8mm film in a nod to the post-punk synth-era aesthetic of the late 1980s.

Beyoncé‘s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour go on sale today – find out how much they cost below.The singer is due to head out on the road this spring in support of her Grammy award-winning latest album. She’ll play in stadiums across the US, UK and Europe.

Queens Of The Stone Age appear to be teasing a huge show in Sheffield – find all the details below.Last night (February 13), the Josh Homme-fronted band shared a photograph of Ecclesall Road in the Steel City. It shows a poster for the Sheffield edition of the Rock N Roll Circus festival, which is due to take place at Don Valley Bowl this August.The name of the upcoming event is displayed above the title of QOTSA’s classic 2002 single ‘No One Knows’, which is intertwined with a red snake.

As per The Standard, the Met have objected to the jazz bar, which is planned to open in Covent Garden, over fears that “vulnerable” club-goers could become victims of crime.The planned venue would seat 350 in the basement of St Martins Lane hotel, open to 1am from Monday to Friday. It was planned as a spin-off of the famous Blue Note Jazz Cafe in New York City which opened in 1981 and is widely considered to be the most famous jazz club in the world.However, the Met have objected to the venue’s bid to be allowed to stay open until 1am serving alcohol, saying that it “could add to crime, disorder and public nuisance” in the West End.At a hearing on Thursday (February 12), members of The Met told Westminster City Council the venue’s late running hours would “expose more people to crime and disorder in the immediate area” and that gig goers “leaving the venue late at night” may become a target for phone snatchers as well as illegal taxis who “prey on vulnerable, intoxicated lone females”.Nearby residents also objected to the proposed running hours, urging councillors to limit the venue’s closing time to 11pm.One resident wrote: “It is suggested that it is extremely likely that some of the dispersing jazz lovers may be inebriated to a greater or lesser extent or perhaps slightly disorientated by their emergence into the cool night air.

Fountains Of Wayne have shared the details of their first gigs since the passing of bassist Adam Schlesinger.Schlesinger, a founding member of the band, movie and TV composer and Emmy and Grammy-award winner, passed away back in 2020 at the age of 52 from complications related to COVID-19.Now, five years after his passing, Fountains Of Wayne have announced that they will be reuniting to play at Milwaukee’s Summerfest on July 4 and Ocean City’s Oceans Calling on September 26. Eve 6’s Max Collins will be filling in Schlesinger’s spot on bass.Visit here to purchase tickets for Oceans Calling and here to purchase tickets for Summerfest.

Scowl have shared a ferocious new single called ‘B.A.B.E’ and have announced details of a 2025 UK and European tour – check out full details of the tour below.The Santa Cruz hardcore band and recent NME cover stars announced details of their new album ‘Are We All Angels’ last month and now preview it with latest single ‘B.A.B.E’. A press release says of the track – which stands for ‘Burned At Both Ends’ – that it’s “equal parts relentless hardcore and infectious hooks” and “leans into the band’s distinctive blend of raw aggression and undeniable catchiness.”Together with the single release, the band also shared behind the scenes footage of their life touring in a new visualiser, which you can watch below.Speaking about the track, the band said: “Burned At Both Ends is another explosion of emotions stemming from both overwhelm and excitement.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have added two extra dates to their ‘Grand National’ 2025 stadium tour. Check out the details below.The news of the new stadium dates arrived earlier this week, just hours after the Compton rapper took to the stage as the performer for the massive Super Bowl Halftime show, and was joined by SZA for two tracks.Dubbed the ‘Grand National Tour’, the upcoming shows arrive on the heels of their North American tour, and initially included four stops in the UK.

Ezra Furman has announced her 10th studio album ‘Goodbye Small Head’ with new single ‘Grand Mal’, as well as sharing details of a UK and North American tour. Find all the details below.The Chicago-born singer-songwriter is due to release the 12-track record on May 16 via Bella Union, following on from 2022’s ‘All Of Us Flames’.

Sam Fender has announced more massive UK shows to his tour for summer 2025. Find the details below.It comes as the Geordie singer-songwriter confirmed details of his biggest stadium gigs to date at the end of last year – announcing a stop at the 75,000-capacity London Stadium on June 6, his first stadium headline date outside of Newcastle – and a run of shows at Newcastle’s St.

it was confirmed that Father John Misty, Caribou, Self Esteem and Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory would all be headlining.Other names on the initial bill included Mount Kimbie, Black Country, New Road, Goat and former Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep.Today (February 13), organisers have shared an extensive list of new additions for across the weekend. These include The National frontman Matt Berninger, Viagra Boys, Katy J Pearson, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Jasmine 4.t, Erol Alkan (DJ), Adult DVD and Chastity Belt.Elsewhere on the updated line-up are the likes of The New Eyes, Tom Ravenscroft (DJ), Slow Fiction, Titanic, The Golden Dregs and Trace Mountains.Check out the revised official poster here:Tickets for End Of The Road 2025 are on sale now – you can buy yours here.Headliners Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory released their self-titled new album last Friday (February 7).

teased their first shows since their abrupt split in 2017, noting that they hadn’t played any shows to sign off on their career. They also released a new, remastered version of their landmark 2013 album ‘The Blackest Beautiful’.“And to our friends that we never got to say goodbye to – we’ll see you next year to do so. Promoters see slide 2.

McLusky have announced their first studio album in 20 years, ‘The World Is Still Here And So Are We’. Listen to a new single below.In September 2023, the Cardiff post-hardcore band surprised fans by releasing their first material in almost two decades.

Backstreet Boys have announced their ‘Into The Millennium’ Las Vegas Sphere residency, which will kick off later this summer.The iconic boyband – comprised of AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell – will take over the state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Las Vegas for nine nights on July 11, through to the 27th.Produced by Live Nation, the Backstreet Boys’ ‘Into The Millennium’ residency will see the quintet perform their hits such as ‘I Want It That Way’, and ‘Larger Than Life’, which will be enhanced with cutting-edge visuals and sound made possible by Sphere’s revolutionary immersive technology.Their residency will also make them the first pop act to play the Sphere.A ticket pre-sale for the first six dates will be available for those who sign up here, until Monday February 17 at 10pm PT (2am ET). The Backstreet Boys Fan Club Presale will begin Tuesday February 18 at 9am PT (1am ET) and the Artist Presale will begin Wednesday, February 19 at 9am PT (1am ET).General ticket sales will commence on Friday February 21 at 9am PT (1am ET).Ticket pre-sales for the final three residency dates – July 25, 26 and 27 – will be available for those who sign up here until Monday February 17 at 10pm PT (2am ET).

Little Simz has been announced as curating the 2025 edition of Meltdown at London’s Southbank Centre.The British artist is set to curate a boundary-breaking line-up for this year’s edition of the 11-day festival, and will be taking to the stage herself as one of the performers.Scheduled between Thursday June 12 and Sunday June 22, the event will include a number of live performances from artists hand-selected by Little Simz, as well as two weekends of free participatory programming featuring grassroots collectives and local organisations.The first wave of names set to take part in the 2025 edition of Meltdown Festival will be announced later this spring.“I’m super excited to be the 2025 Meltdown festival curator! My team and I are preparing 11 days of art, music, workshops and more,” Little Simz said in a new statement. “So many incredible artists have curated this festival so it’s a true honour to be a part of it.