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Tyler, The Creator has announced a special ‘Chromakopia‘ listening party set to take place in Los Angeles.The ‘See You Again’ rapper took to his official X/Twitter account to share that there will be a special listening party for his forthcoming album this week. “Los Angeles, I am playing my album in full for you at the Intuit Dome. I will not be performing, I will be standing in the middle of the venue lip syncing to the new sounds,” he wrote.He went on to share that tickets for the event will be $5 (£3.86) and the event will take place this Sunday (October 27).

a wave of festival cancellations and postponements, which saw over 40 festivals cancelled this summer.Barn On The Farm shared that it would be taking a fallow year due to financial constraints, with co-manager Oscar Matthews telling NME: “From our perspective, the festival in 2023 itself was brilliant – it was a really successful year – but we were hit majorly on a financial level by a mix of increased production costs and a very big reduction in ticket sales,” he said. “That hit us from both angles and meant we suffered quite substantial losses, despite the actual running of the festival going so well.”Matthews also argued that with the continued loss of grassroots music venues throughout the UK, smaller music festivals are needed to produce the headliners of major events in the future.“It’s inevitable and it’s already started, but when you start to lose smaller festivals, events, gig spaces and venues, the opportunities disappear for new and emerging talent to get on stage and get their music heard,” he added.

Sam Fender has extended his run of UK and Ireland tour dates for 2024.It comes after the Newcastle singer-songwriter shared details of the UK and European ‘People Watching’ tour last week, which is set to include stops across the UK in December – taking place in London, Leeds, Manchester and more – followed by nine European dates in March 2025.Now, due to an “overwhelming demand”, three extra shows have been confirmed. These include a new night at Manchester’s Co-op Live on December 7, another stop at London’s O2 on December 12 and a final stop at the OVO Arena in Glasgow on December 17.Each of the new dates marks the second show at the respective venues, and each comes one day after the originally scheduled gig in the city.Tickets for all shows – including the three new dates – go on sale this Friday (October 25) at 10am.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released her indulgent new single ‘Freedom Of The Night’ and announced a UK headline tour.The singer has been enjoying a revival thanks to ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ featuring in Saltburn‘s iconic closing scene – leading to the single to chart at Number Two on the UK Singles Chart.Along with a string of dates visiting Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester and more, Ellis-Bextor will round off her tour with a closing performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall.“This year has been full of amazing tour dates around the world, and it has been so much fun,” Ellis-Bextor shared in a press release. “I absolutely love performing live, but it’s always an extra treat to be able to tour at home and I can’t wait to play my biggest dates in the UK yet next May and June.

Visit here to find out more about the ‘Last Night Out’ campaign and for here details on how to contact local MPs about the issue.The push for government intervention comes just weeks after the NTIA shared more shocking figures about the UK club scene. Last month, they revealed that of the 480 nightclubs that were closed between June 2020 to June 2024, 67 took place between December 2023 and June 2024.There was a 41 per cent loss in the central region – with the East being the worst hit, suffering a 39 per cent decrease in venues.Lancashire saw a 42 per cent decline, Scotland dropped by 34 per cent, and Yorkshire was among those which suffered the most – dropping from 132 venues to 73 (45 per cent drop).Before then, the NTIA revealed that 31 per cent of nightclubs in the UK were forced to close last year, and in August 2023, the association shared that over 100 independent nightclubs across the UK were forced to shut their doors permanently over the past 12 months.The issue expands beyond clubs too, as back in January, findings by the Music Venue Trust (MVT) discovered a “disaster” that hit grassroots music venues as a whole across 2023.Among the key findings into their “most challenging year”, it was reported that last year saw 125 UK venues abandon live music and that over half of them had shut entirely – including the legendary Moles in Bath.

Cardi B has been forced to cancel an upcoming festival performance as she recovers in hospital from a “medical emergency”.The 32-year-old rapper and singer was set to appear as the headliner for One MusicFest in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend. The event will be held in Piedmont Park, and runs between Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27.Taking to X/Twitter yesterday (October 23), Cardi confirmed that she would be pulling out of the festival abruptly due to medical issues.“I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a medical emergency the last couple of days and I won’t be able to perform at One MusicFest,” she wrote in a statement.

their website, which will allow you to buy tickets 24 hours in advance.A post shared by Amber’s (@ambers.club)In a statement, a representative from the venue said: “At Amber’s we want the music, sound and vibe to be the reason you come back. We aim to bring some of the best artists in the world to our club, to play at an affordable price point, with the focus on brilliant music and sound, every single week.”Amber’s opening comes at a time of crisis for UK venues and follows the recent news that North West England suffered the worst music venue closures in the country last year.

Biig Piig has released a new single ‘Favourite Girl’ alongside the announcement of her debut album ’11:11′ and a 2025 UK and Europe tour. Find more details below.The news follows Biig Piig releasing singles ‘4AM’ and ‘Decimal’ earlier this year while teasing an upcoming full-length project. Now, she’s revealed the songs are taken from ’11:11′, which will be released on February 7 via RCA.

Tyler, The Creator has announced an arena tour in support of his upcoming album ‘CHROMAKOPIA’. Check out all the dates below.‘CHROMAKOPIA’ will be the rapper’s seventh studio album, and it is set for release on October 28 via Columbia.

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have announced their self-titled debut album, as well as a tour of the UK and Europe. Find details below, and check out the new single ‘Afterlife’.Set for release on February 7 via Jagjaguwar, the new album sees Van Etten join forces with her band – comprised of Jorge Balbi (drums, machines), Devra Hoff (bass, vocals), and Teeny Lieberson (synth, piano, guitar, vocals).A major theme in the release is the feeling of freedom that comes from letting go and the new approach emerged while rehearsing in the desert, when Van Etten invited her bandmates into the creative process.Recorded at Eurythmics’ former studio, The Church and produced by Marta Salogni (Bjork, Bon Iver), the album is today (October 23) previewed by a lead single called ‘Afterlife’.The song begins with a steady synth beat, as Van Etten’s ethereal vocals gradually swirl in.

BABYMETAL have announced a UK and European tour for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Japanese kawaii metal band are due to bring their full arena tour overseas for the first time next year, with Poppy and Bambie Thug appearing as special guests.“In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era,” a statement from the Fox God reads. “The METALVERSE will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs.”The upcoming tour is scheduled to visit arenas in Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich, Barcelona, Paris and other European cities throughout May.

Blossoms have announced a trio of outdoor UK shows for 2025 – you can find all the details below.The Stockport band are due to hit the road again next summer in support of their fifth studio album ‘Gary’, which was released last month.They’ll take to the stage in Delamere Forest in Cheshire on Saturday June 21 as part of the Forest Live concert series. Seb Lowe and The Guestlist are set to support on that date.

Fontaines D.C. have announced new tour dates for Japan, Australia and New Zealand – check out the full list below.Last night (October 22), the Dublin band took to social media to announce their new slate of tour dates, which will see them hit the Asia Pacific region between February 2025 and March 2025 for a total of nine shows: two in Japan, six in Australia and one in New Zealand.The tour will kick off on February 21 in Osaka, before Grain Chatten and co.

The Rasmus have announced a series of ‘Weirdo’ tour dates, taking place across the UK and Europe next year – find ticket details below.Announced today (October 22), the new run of shows will see the Finnish rock band take their ‘Weirdo’ tour on the road across the continent throughout late 2025.Six new UK dates have been added to the schedule, kicking off with a night at the SWG3 Galvanizers Yard venue in Glasgow on November 30, and continuing the following week with shows in Manchester and Cardiff on December 1 and 2.From there, a show at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London is scheduled for December 4, as is a follow-up stop at the 1865 venue in Southampton the following night (5). The dates conclude with a final date at Nottingham’s Rock City on December 6.The UK dates come after a huge stretch of European shows The Rasmus have planned, beginning in Tampere, Finland on September 12.

sign up for access here.Today (October 22), organisers shared the initial batch of names for next summer’s bash – featuring Bonobo, Floating Points and Ben UFO.Other artists on the bill include Or:la, Nosedrip, Sleep D, SHERELLE, Vladimir Ivkovic, Crazy P, Chaos In The CBD, Horse Meat Disco, Luke Una, Craig Richards, Ellie Stokes and Midland.“2025 marks 10 years of Love International and also 20 years since the original Garden Festival, which became Love International in 2016,” a statement read.“Next year’s programme pays homage to these roots, with some guests joining us in 2025 who were a key part of The Garden’s story and Love International’s formative years.”Check out the line-up poster below.A post shared by Love International Festival (@loveintfestival)Crazy P will be represented by remaining members Hot Toddy and Ron Basejam following the “sudden and tragic” death of lead vocalist Danielle Moore recently.In a statement at the time, Moore’s surviving bandmates said: “We cannot believe the news ourselves and we know it will be the same for all of you. She gave us so much and we love her so much.

Sugababes have announced their biggest-ever UK and European arena tour for 2025 – find all the details below.The pop trio – comprising Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy – are due to hit the road next spring for a run of headline shows.Kicking off at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 8, the upcoming trek also includes stop-offs at The O2 in London, the Co-op Live in Manchester, BP Pulse Live in Birmingham, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena and the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.From there, Sugababes will head to Europe for shows in Antwerp, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, Paris, Zurich and Milan.“We are so excited to announce our biggest-ever UK and European tour,” Sugababes said in a joint statement.We are so excited to announce our biggest ever UK and European tour.

Shakira has announced her new 2025 North American tour dates after upgrading show venues from arenas to stadiums – check out the full list of dates below.Last Friday (October 18), the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer took to social media to announce just two weeks before the commencement of her North American tour that the run of shows was being postponed due to overwhelming demand.After extraordinary demand from fans for more tickets and more shows, Shakira and Live Nation decided to change all venues of the tour from arenas to larger stadiums. However, these changes would mean that the shows take place at a later date – which have now been confirmed to kick off in May next year.Shakira wrote on social media last night (October 21): “I’m so excited to share my best show yet with you.

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart have announced reunion shows to celebrate 15 years since their debut album.It will be their first show since splitting up five years ago, and they’re set to play their self-titled debut in its entirety, as well as some other rarities from that era.The band officially announced that they had broken up in November 2019, with frontman Kip Berman writing on Instagram that his life had “changed radically” since the band first formed in 2007 and that he had decided to focus on other projects.Now, they have announced that they will be getting back together for a series of shows to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their first record, with all the original band members on the tour, except Alex Naidus – who has just become a father.The shows will take place in Spain and Portugal in February and March 2025, and you can get your tickets here.Spain + Portugal reunion shows! Get tickets here: https://t.co/aTdJgSMQbjPlaying LP1 in its entirety, along w/ some other rarities from that era. OG lineup, except Alex who *just* became a dad (congrats Alex!).

Paul Mescal was seen at Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour show in Miami, Florida last night (October 20).The actor was in attendance to watch his reported girlfriend, Gracie Abrams, during her opening set at the concert at Hard Rock Stadium. He was seen watching from one of the private VIP sections.A number of social media accounts posted footage of Mescal at the concert, while others made reference to his ex-fiancée Phoebe Bridgers, who supported Swift on the tour for a few dates last year, with one saying, “Paul Mescal finally making it to the VIP tent two ‘Eras’ tour opener girlfriends later.”Another joked, “Guys how funny is it that when ‘Eras’ was first announced people were like omg Paul Mescal First Lady of the ‘Eras’ tour and now ‘Eras’ is ending and he IS First Lady of the ‘Eras’ tour but with a different girlfriend.”Paul Mescal spotted at the Eras Tour.

Alanis Morisette has announced details of a new UK and European tour, and left a gap around the time of Glastonbury 2025. Find ticket details below.The Canadian singer-songwriter has shared 16 new tour dates for next summer, kicking off at Bergenfest in Norway on June 11.

Richard Ashcroft has announced a huge outdoor show at Blenheim Palace – find all the details below.The former Verve frontman is due to headline the 10,000-capacity UNESCO World Heritage Site in Woodstock, Oxfordshire on Thursday June 19, 2025 as part of the Nocturne Live concert series.Support on the night will come from Lightning Seeds and The Zutons.Tickets go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (October 25) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, those signed up to the Nocturne Live mailing list can access a pre-sale at the same time tomorrow (Tuesday October 22).The forthcoming Nocturne Live series will run over five nights, spanning Wednesday June 18 to Sunday June 22.