Rizzle Kicks have announced a show in London for next year at Alexandra Palace, making this as their biggest headline show of their career.
The pop-rap duo from Brighton will perform on stage at Alexandra Palace in London May 22. It’ll take place in support of their comeback album ‘Competition Is For Losers’.
When talking about the importance of the show, the band said, “The first football team I ever played for was the Alexandra Palace Broncos. I would go to fireworks night there every single year. I would go ice skating every Christmas.”
“Ally Pally was such a big part of my life and now I get to play there. A genuine dream come true.”
The band rose to fame in the early 2010s with their blend of rap, pop, and soul. Formed in Brighton, the pair gained attention after releasing their debut album ‘Stereo Typical’ in 2011, which reached number five in the UK album chart and had hit singles such as ‘Down with The Trumpets’ and ‘Mama Do the Hump’.
Their combination of playful lyrics and upbeat style made them favourites on the UK music scene, earning them nominations for several major awards such as BRIT and MOBO Awards.
They became regulars on British television shows, appearing on shows such as ‘The Graham Norton Show’ and ‘Top of the Pops’, as well as performing at high-profile events such as the BRIT Awards and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.
Their second album, ‘Roaring 20s‘ (released in 2023), showcased a more mature sound of theirs whilst still maintaining their playful lyrics and upbeat style.
Beyond their music, both members pursued solo projects. Jordan Stephens went into acting, appearing on UK television series such as ‘Glue’, ‘Catastrophe’, and ‘Feel Good’, as well as advocating for mental health awareness. Harley Alexander-Sule performed under the name Jimi Charles Moody, focusing on more soulful music.
In November last year, the duo played their first show together in 10 years at KOKO in Camden Town in London. They later started a UK headline tour in March earlier this year.
Additionally, the group made appearances at multiple summer festivals, including Glastonbury, The Great Escape, and Victorious.
Rizzle Kicks will also play shows in the UK next month. The tour will consist of stops in Bristol, Cambridge, Norwich, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Liverpool. Remaining tickets to the shows can be found here.
UK 2025 Tour Dates:
November 12 – Bristol – O2 Academy Bristol
November 14 – Cambridge – Cambridge Corn Exchange
November 21 – Norwich – UEA
November 22 – Birmingham – O2 Academy Birmingham
November 27 – Newcastle – NX Newcastle
November 28 – Liverpool – Liverpool Guild Of Students Mountford Hall
General sale tickets for Rizzle Kicks’ show next year at Alexandra Palace October 31 at 10am, and tickets can be bought here.
