Live Music

What areas of the United Kingdom have stopped attending shows due to the rising cost in ticket prices and dynamic pricing?

The UK cities most likely to 'deal' with dynamic ticket prices

Smoke caused by a fire billows above the site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, northern Belgium on July 16, 2025.

Tomorrowland to go ahead despite main stage fire

Day Fever will head out on tour once again in September 2025, offering a more sociable time for some of us to go out clubbing at 23 new venues across the UK.

Day Fever adds 23 new club nights across the UK throughout September

There are spoils aplenty when it comes to concerts still to come to Scotland in 2025; from the likes of AC/DC, Lewis Capaldi, Oasis and Chappell Roan through to Franz Ferdinand and Idlewild.

Your guide to the remaining concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

Deftones will be returning to the United Kingdom in 2026 after their recent tour of the country this year.

Deftones announce additional UK tour dates for 2026

Blood Orange will be performing four solo dates before joining Lorde during her Manchester AO Arena show in November 2025.

Blood Orange announces UK tour for late 2025 - dates and tickets

Bryan Adams will be celebrating the release of his new album with a series of intimate shows across the United Kingdom from August.

Bryan Adams announces intimate album release tour - dates and tickets

Stereophonics will close out their 2025 with a nine-date arena tour of the United Kingdom this December.

Stereophonics to see out 2025 with arena tour - dates and tickets

Learn more about 'The Accordion Method' and what else you should do if you find yourself in a crowd crush at one of this year's many concerts and festivals.

What should I do if I am in a crowd crush at a music festival?

From the first song the band will play in Cardiff to if they'll actually make it through their reunion tour - here's the latest betting odds ahead of Oasis' first show this week.

Odds revealed ahead of Oasis' first show, including will they fight?

Some familiar faces join some not so familiar names as Oasis' live band have been revealed ahead of their first show in Cardiff this week.

Oasis' live band revealed - including brass section and backing singer

Just how much more expensive is it to see Oasis in 2025 compared to their triumphant Knebworth 1996 shows?

How much has inflation affected seeing Oasis since Knebworth 1996?

Rizzle Kicks will be hitting the road once again in November, with six additional tour dates alongside their upcoming July gigs.

Rizzle Kicks add six more UK tour dates - new venues and tickets

Wet Leg are set to perform six dates in the United Kingdom this November, fresh from their North American tour the months preceeding.

Wet Leg announce November UK Tour - dates and tickets

Rod Stewart revealed that despite his fee for performing at Glastonbury 2025, he lost money appearing at Worthy Farm.

The cost of Glastonbury, as Rod Stewart reveals how much he was paid

After a celebrated performance at Glastonbury 2025, hardcore punk heavyweights Turnstile have announced three UK tour dates later this year.

Turnstile announce three UK tour dates after Glastonbury success

Reports have emerged that Bob Vylan have been dropped by their talent agents after their comments made at Glastonbury Festival 2025.

Bob Vylan 'dropped by agents' and have US visa revoked

Are Deftones set to release new music in July or October 2025, as fans at their Crystal Palace shows were met with the cryptic announcement?

Deftones spark new album rumours after London performance

After a surprise return at Glastonbury 2025, Lewis Capaldi has announced a UK tour later this year.

Lewis Capaldi announces UK tour for September 2025 - date and tickets

Sleep Token are set to headline the Apex Stage this evening at Download Festival 2025.

Download Festival 2025: set times and stage clashes for June 14 2025

Green Day are set to headline Download Festival later today - but is there set clashing with anyone else?

Download Festival 2025: Friday set times including Green Day's set

David Byrne has announced eight UK dates as part of his World Tour.

David Byrne announces 2026 UK tour dates - tickets and locations

Joey Waronker cut his teeth playing for the likes of R.E.M, Beck and supergroup Atoms for Peace.

Who is the current Oasis drummer, Joey Waronker?

Kylie now joins the prestigious group as the only female performance in ‘The 21 Club.’

Kylie joins the '21 Club' after her most recent UK shows

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne will have his final live performance from Villa Park in July live-streamed for those who cannot attend.

How to stream Ozzy Osbourne's final performance in 2025

Here’s what Beyoncé performed during her first night in London on her Cowboy Carter tour.

Beyoncé makes her triumphant return to London - what did she play

Sir Rod Stewart cancelled his second show as he continues to battle a case of the flu, he revealed on social media.

Rod Stewart cancels second concert in a week due to illness

Glastonbury Festival have released their full timetable for 2025's event - but fans are guessing on the identities of several TBAs and a Pyramid Stage act.

Glastonbury reveal 2025 timetable - but who could be Patchwork?

Is Angels the most streamed song from Robbie Williams back catalogue, as the singer continues his UK tour later this week?

What is Robbie William's most streamed song as his tour continues?

The first capsule of items includes several motifs dedicated to Oasis' legendary Knebworth performances.

Oasis team up with Amazon to release new merchandise ahead of reunion

Benson Boone is bringing his high-octane live shows to the United Kingdom this year for five nights only.

Grammy-nominee Benson Boone announces UK tour - dates and tickets

Kings of Leon have cancelled a number of UK tour dates after lead singer Caleb Followill shattered his heel.

Kings of Leon cancel UK dates after freak accident

Suzi Quatro is set to perform in the United Kingdom in 2026 with a handful of dates across the country.

US rock legend Suzi Quatro announces 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

Mel B's recent discussion about the Spice Girls has fuelled more speculation of a 2026 world tour.

Mel B hints once again at a 'big' Spice Girls reunion for 2026

Culture and tickets writer Benjamin Jackson shared his experiences, both seeing Slipknot for the first time and interviewing the late bass player Paul Gray.

Remembering Paul Gray, the late Slipknot bassist 15 years on

Olly Murs most recent show was halted mid-performance as the singer revealed he was having ‘voice issues.’

Olly Murs cancels two shows over recent health issue with his voice

Classical singer Matteo Bocelli will be bringing his Falling In Love world tour for three nights in the United Kingdom later this year.

Matteo Bocelli to play three UK shows in late 2025 - dates and tickets

Metallica have announced four UK tour dates as part of their M72 World Tour for 2026.

Metallica announce UK tour dates in 2026 - venues and tickets

This former Oasis member confirmed he will be part of the band’s 2025 reunion shows.

Former Oasis member confirms he'll be part of 2025 reunion line-up

Wheatus will be performing their debut album in full, as they celebrate its 25th anniversary with a UK tour later this year.

Wheatus announce UK tour to celebrate anniversary of debut record

Adam Anderson has announced he will not be part of Hurt's upcoming tour dates to concentrate on his mental health and wellbeing, after posting to Instagram to confirm the news.

Hurts member confirms he will not be part of upcoming tour

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm
Metallica join Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen after ‘rocking’ Virginia this weekend

Learn what 'bootlegs' are and what are some of the most valuable releases within the bootlegging community.

A starters guide to bootlegs - and the most lucrative releases

Are the odds in the favour of those looking to get Ed Sheeran tickets when they go on general sale this week?

The odds of getting an Ed Sheeran ticket for his 2025 hometown gigs

FLO have revealed their rescheduled UK dates, which initially were meant to take place in March 2025 before an injury postponed the tour.

FLO reveal rescheduled UK tour dates - here's when they're playing now

HAIM announce UK arena tour for 2025

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Mariah Carey has announced she will be performing at this year’s Capital Summertime Ball, alongside Benson Boone and more.

Mariah Carey set to perform at Capital Summertime Ball 2025

Don't miss performances by Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott or Charli XCX (and maybe a glimpse of Julia) as the second weekend of Coachella 2025 draws closer.

Set times and how to watch Coachella 2025 weekend two in the UK

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 2025

Music retailer HMV are forecasting that summer 2025 will be dominated by K-Pop acts such as ENHYPHEN, NewJeans and BTS' Jin - who has announced his second album this week.

K-Pop tipped by UK retailer to dominate this summer's music scene

Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The Kooks will be performing at TRNSMT and Leeds and Reading Festivals before they hit the road for their own headline tour.

The Kooks announce UK arena tour for October 2025 - date and tickets

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

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