We’re back with a bumper week of ticket releases. Each Friday, we post a selection of our favourites, including all tour dates, times of sale and links to purchase. This week, we have indie royalty, as well as four big festival announcements, a Radiohead infused supergroup and some of the best up and coming UK bands and artists. Here are our picks this week…
RICHARD ASHCROFT
The Verve’s legendary frontman, Richard Ashcroft has announced a a huge show at Leeds Millennium Square on Saturday 16th July 2022. It follows the release of his critically acclaimed no 2 album, “Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1”, which spawned latest hit single, “C’mon People We’re Making It Now” featuring Liam Gallagher. Tickets go on general sale today at 9.30am and will be available from www.gigsandtours.com , www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.richardashcroft.com.
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RED RUM CLUB
2021 was a landmark year for Liverpool band, Red Rum Club. The release of their latest record, “How To Steal The World” and some memorable live shows, including a hometown gig at Mountford Hall, established the six-piece as one of the UK’s most exciting groups. They are heading out on a Spring Tour (see dates above), with tickets on sale at 9am today. You can get your hands on them HERE.
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BILK
We’re big fans of fast-rising three-piece Bilk, who caught our attention with catchy hits such as the brilliant “Bad News”. With hits ready for the live stage, the band are now heading out on a UK tour in April (see dates above). Tickets go on sale at 10am today from HERE.
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THE SMILE (featuring Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead)
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood have teamed up with Sons Of Kemet’s Tom Skinner to form The Smile. Following their surprise Glastonbury stream last year, they have announced a European tour for 2022 (see above). Tickets go on general sale today at 10am HERE.
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SEB LOWE
The 18 year-old rising star from Saddleworth, Seb Lowe, is following his recent release “Half-Decent” with a new show announcement at Gorilla, Manchester on Saturday 7th May. Seb has racked up an impressive 3.5 millions likes on TikTok and over a million streams online. Tickets go on sale today at 9am here – www.gigsandtours.com
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BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL
Boardmasters have further bolstered their lineup for 2022, and they have now announced the release of remaining day tickets. Would you like to see Kings of Leon, Disclosure, IDLES and The Lathums in this wonderfully unique setting down in Cornwall? Sale begins at 10am today via www.boardmasters.com.
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BLUEDOT FESTIVAL
It looks like 2022 will finally mark the return of Bluedot Festival after two years of postponements, taking place at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire. Headliners includes a UK exclusive from Bjork, as well as Mogwai, Metronomy and Groove Armada. Tickets go on sale at 10am from HERE.
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LEAZES LIVE 2022
Iconic Manchester band, James will headline the inaugural Leazes Live event, taking place at Leazes Park, Newcastle on Bank Holiday Sunday May 1st. The Futureheads, The Pale White and The K’s also feature, with tickets priced at just £49 and available from 10am from HERE.
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A STONE’S THROW FESTIVAL
The first edition of ‘A Stone’s Throw Festival’ will take place across 11 venues on Saturday May 28th in Tynemouth & North Shields, including independent bars, venues and unique spaces. Boasting some of the most exciting up and coming UK talent, tickets are available from 10am, priced at just £29.50. Get yours HERE.
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