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Bastille have announced details of a 2025 tour, which will see them celebrate their earlier releases.Dubbed the ‘From All Sides’ tour, the live shows mark the only opportunity to see the band perform live globally in 2025, and will see them play songs from their first 15 years.Kicking off on November 6 with an opening night in Plymouth, frontman Dan Smith and co. are set to play a total of nine shows across the country, including stops in Cardiff, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and Brighton.

Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming free concert in Ukraine – see what he had to say below.Earlier this month (March 3), Young announced that he would be performing a free concert in Ukraine sometime this year. The show – which was due to mark his first-ever show in the country – never received a confirmed date.Now, however, Young has taken to his official website to announce the cancellation of the Ukraine gig over safety concerns. He wrote on March 20: “Our concert in Ukraine is cancelled.

Beyoncé has added a second Las Vegas date to her upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour due to “incredible” fan demand – see all the dates below.The pop star announced the huge run of US gigs last month, before going on to add further dates in the States, the UK and France in the following days.Earlier this week, Queen Bey responded to fan demand by adding in a show at Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on July 25 to close out the tour, but it has now become clear that even that did not satisfy the public’s appetite for tickets.Now, a second Allegiant Stadium show has been added onto the end of the tour, to take place on July 26. A BeyHive presale is open until Sunday (March 23) at 10pm local time (find more information on that here), while an artist presale begins at 12pm on Monday (March 24), until 11am on Tuesday.

visit here to get tickets.A post shared by Teenage Cancer Trust (@teenage_cancer)Reflecting on the announcement this morning (March 19), Jamie Johnson, Head of Music & Entertainment at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Erased Tapes to the Saturday slot at the Royal Albert Hall. Their unique sound and artistry will create an unforgettable experience that music fans won’t want to miss.“You only get one chance at being young, and cancer threatens to turn lives upside down.

The Cure’s Robert Smith has been announced as the curator for the 2025 edition of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) gig series.The iconic frontman has been a long supporter of the charity series, which is held at Royal Albert Hall, having previously performed two classic shows in 2014 and in 2006. He was also heavily involved in the TCT’s UNSEEN campaign during lockdown – helping the charity raise funds for those struggling during that period.It won’t be his first time taking the reins a live music event either, as he has also curated the line-up for the 2018 edition of Meltdown Festival, which was held at the Southbank Centre and saw performances from Mogwai, The Psychedelic Furs, The Church and Nine Inch Nails.He will personally curate the concerts in 2026, following the series founder and The Who icon Roger Daltrey stepping back.

R.E.M.’s ‘Lifes Rich Pageant’.The tour marks the 40th anniversary of Michael Stipe and co’s 1986 fourth studio album and follows Shannon and Narducy touring the band’s ‘Murmer’ in 2024 and ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ this year. The UK leg of the latter is set to kick off on August 19 in Manchester, before making stops in Glasgow, Nottingham, Bristol and London.

The Black Keys have announced a new batch of North American dates for their No Rain, No Flowers tour this year – see all dates below.Last month, the band confirmed they would be heading across the continent in May and June, their first time on the road since having to cancel the entirety of their 2024 North American tour.Now, a new set of extra dates have been added, including a date in San Diego in June, and a run of shows throughout August and September. Major dates in Boston, Toronto, Chicago and Minneapolis are included this time around.“New shows have bloomed!” the band wrote on Instagram on Monday (March 17).

Glass Animals have announced an extension of their ‘Tour Of Earth’, with a batch of extra North American shows to take place this summer.The tour began last August in support of their fourth studio album ‘I Love You So F***ing Much’, which was released in April last year. They originally played strings of shows in North America, the UK and Europe, with support from artists including The Big Moon, Kevin Abstract and Blondshell.Now, they have confirmed that they will be continuing ‘Tour Of Earth’ in June and August this year, kicking off the new leg in Saratoga Springs, New York on June 7. This time around, support will come from Sofia Isella and Orla Gartland on select dates.Pre-sale for tickets begins at 10am local time on Wednesday (March 19), with general sale from the same time on Friday (March 21).

John Legend has announced a world tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of debut album ‘Get Lifted’, including UK dates – see the full list below.The record was released in December 2004 and earned Legend three Grammys, including Best R&B Album. It includes the hit singles ‘Ordinary People’, ‘Used To Love U’ and ‘So High’ and features guest spots from Kanye West and Snoop Dogg.Now, details of the anniversary tour have been confirmed, with Legend set to kick off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on May 27.

Matt Maltese has shared his yearnful new single ‘Pined For You My Whole Life’ from his forthcoming album ‘Hers’.The soft, soulful and romantic track sees Maltese confess his love for a partner and how much he has yearned for them. “I fell in your hands / it changed the world / a challenge that meant to want you more,” he sings over a smooth bassline and beautiful piano arrangement.Speaking about the track in a press release, Maltese shared: “Potentially the most amount of yearning I’ve done in a song.

Will Smith has announced his first-ever headline tour, with shows set to take place in the UK and Europe this summer. Find all the details below.The rapper and actor is hitting the road in support of ‘Based On A True Story’ – his first studio album in 20 years – which is due for release next Friday (March 28).

BABYMETAL have announced a 2025 North American tour – you can find all the details below.Marking the ‘RATATATA’ band’s biggest North American tour yet, their 24-date run is set to bring their high-energy signature sound across various cities, kicking off on June 13 in Houston.With support coming from Black Veil Brides, Jinjer and Bloodywood across select dates, they’ll hit cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping up in Phoenix on July 23.Tickets and exclusive VIP packages will be available starting with an artist presale today (March 18) at 1 PM ET (5pm GMT), and you can find information on how to sign up here.Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale, which begins Friday, March 21 at 10am local time. You can find your tickets here.A post shared by BABYMETAL (@babymetal_official)JUNE13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^=14 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^=17 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center^=18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^=20 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre^=21 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion^=24 – New York, NY – The Theater at Madison Square Garden^=25 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^=27 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena^=28 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann Center^=30 – Laval, QC – Place Bell^=JULY2 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum^=3 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre^=5 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest*6 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park+=8 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom+=9 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory+=11 – Denver, CO – The JunkYard+=14 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center+=15 – Kent, WA – accesso

Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, KoRn, A$AP Rocky and more have been announced as headliners for this year’s Lollapalooza festival.The annual Chicago music bash will be returning to its home of Grant Park from July 31 throughout August 3. The likes of Tyler, The Creator, Gracie Abrams, Rüfüs Du Sol, Luke Combs, Twice and Doechii will also serve as headliners.Other acts set to perform at the festival include Dom Dolla, Djo, The Marías, Martin Garrix, Cage The Elephant, Clairo, Mk.gee, Mau P, Barry Can’t Swim, Magdalena Bay, Wunderhorse, NME cover star alums Fcukers and Royel Otis, The Dare, Finneas, Role Model, Del Water Gap and more.A ticket pre-sale which will feature discounted 4-Day Tickets for the festival – including general admission, GA+, VIP and platinum tickets – will be available Thursday (March 20) at 10am CT for one hour only.

Mumford & Sons have announced that they will be donating money from ticket sales to help support grassroots music venues across the UK. Find out more below.It comes as the band recently shared news of their upcoming album ‘RUSHMERE’, which is set for release on March 28 via Island/Glassnote (pre-order/pre-save here).To celebrate the new LP – which marks their first since 2018’s ‘Delta and sees them make their debut as a trio – Marcus Mumford and co.

Fontaines D.C. have announced the cancellation of several tour dates across South America due to frontman Grian Chatten sustaining an injury – find out more below.Today (March 18), Chatten took to the band’s official Instagram account to share a statement via Instagram Stories, where he revealed he has suffered a herniated disc and requires “urgent medical attention”.

Hans Zimmer‘s ‘A New Dimension’ show will tour across the UK and Europe next year.The shows – which are presented and curated by Zimmer himself – will see an orchestra treat attendees to the Grammy and Academy Award-winner’s most famous scores. The performances – led by film orchestrator, arranger and conductor Matt Dunkley – will feature new orchestral suites, visual projections and solo performances.The performances will come from the Odessa Orchestra and Friends as well as the Nairobi Chamber Chorus.

Beyoncé has added a Las Vegas show to her 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ US tour. Find all the tickets below.The pop star announced the initial run of huge gigs – in support of her country-inspired, Grammy-winning latest album – last month, before confirming further concerts in the States, the UK and France.Now, it has been confirmed that Beyoncé will close out the record-breaking, 31-date tour with a performance at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 25.The singer’s highly-anticipated performance in Sin City follows a “tremendous demand” for tickets, per a press release.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced details of a new tour for 2025, which will see them break out some deep cuts. Check out the details below.Dubbed the ‘Hidden In Pieces Tour’, the new run of shows is announced today (March 14) and will see the band break out tracks from across their catalogue at a series of theatre shows.The dates will take place across London and North America, and fans can expect to see the group reimagine their music in a “captivating new light”.

The Wombats have been announced as the final headliner for Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus 2025. Check out the details below.This year’s edition of the festival is set to take place at the end of August, and will see performances from headliners including Queens Of The Stone Age, Reverend & The Makers, and James.Now, the final headliner has been shared, with The Wombats being confirmed to take to the stage on Friday August 29.

Charli XCX has added a new wave of artists to her day at Lido Festival 2025. Check out the details below.It comes after the ‘Brat’ hitmaker was announced as one of the artists set to headline and curate her own day at the 2025 edition of the London festival at the end of last year.Set for this June, it will be held in London’s Victoria Park across two weekends, and will feature “carefully curated music line-ups alongside community-driven activities during the week, all with a strong emphasis on sustainability.” The first wave of names included Bladee, The Japanese House, The Dare, 070 Shake, Kelly Lee Owens and A.

Stevie Wonder has been announced as the final headliner for London’s BST Hyde Park 2025. Find all the details below.Marking his third appearance at the festival, the soul legend will take to the Great Oak stage on July 12 as part of his run of ‘LOVE, LIGHT & SONG’ UK dates, with support acts to be announced later.The ‘Superstition’ singer is one of the best-selling artists of all time, having produced a slew of hits across his career and garnered 25 Grammy Awards, as well as being inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Wonder joins the previously announced BST Hyde Park 2025 headliners Neil Young, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan and Jeff Lynne’s ELO.Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (March 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.