Fronted by Nick Cave, the Australian rock band has retained a reputation for transformative live shows, where they blend material from different genres of alternative rock, gothic rock, and post-punk. They have a theatrical and engaging stage presence that has claimed their spot on the rock scene since their formation in 1983.

Their last performance was in 2024, on the ‘Wild God Tour’, where they closed at the Accor Arena in Paris in November, 2024. This was followed by the band’s live album, ‘Wild God‘, that was released last December. The album explores their ongoing legacy that is their captivating live energy. The live performances that feature on the album blur sounds from brooding rock to reflective piano pieces and experiments with gospel influence, with the essence of the tour captured in songs such as ‘Wild God (Live God)’.

With the energy circulating around the band’s live performances of the ‘Wild God’ tour, the special guests only contribute to the excitement. The full line-up includes guests The Flaming Lips, English Teacher, Cate Le Bon and, Warmduscher.

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are swaying away from a conventional line-up with the guests, the selection is set to bring together multiple strands of the music scene into one iconic show. English Teacher are a clear representation of the rising wave of UK punk and indie sound, whilst Warmduscher adds a sense of chaos to the group through their mix of sounds that surround electronic experimentation and harsher punk tones.

The band have also taken an artistic route in their decision making, through Cate Le Bon’s addition bringing a sense of introspection. She has often been characterised for having unconventional song lyrics and a defiance in typicality when it comes to discography, which leans into the experimental route that Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have gone down with the release of ‘Wild God’ and it’s multilayered tone and live effect.

Perhaps the most internationally recognisable out of the line-up, American rock band, The Flaming Lips increase the scale of spectacle. Also forming in 1983, their visually immersive performances and style from their psychedelic rock persuasion pairs with Nick Cave and his band’s definition of rock and roll. These influences on rock, since the 1980’s, make this particular band collaboration an unforgettable one.

Whilst tickets for the July 31st Preston Park, Brighton show undoubtly sold out quickly, the future of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ live performance era seems far from over.

The news has already delighted fans who were demanding for an album and tour revival, with tickets and presales expected to be sold quickly, along with several sold out venues. The announcement of the tour comes after a huge surge of requests after the 2025 performance of the album, celebrating their 25th anniversary at the London Roundhouse.

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The revival of an album that defines the band, draws heavily on nostalgia which is driving fans to concerts to reminisce memories of artists and bands. This is seen in memorable culturally significant moments for music and genre, such as Primal Scream’s success in genre mixing. In turn, revival concerts are increasingly performing strongly in the UK.

The album ‘XTRMNR’ represents the band’s genre, sound and tone, with heavy influence from the surge of electronic sound in the 80’s, such as bands like Depeche Mode and New Order. The experimental tone blended with passionate rock relates audiences back to a time when music was defying genre and audience expectation, even twenty years later.

Primal Scream’s 2000’s based throwback tour can expect a setlist that leans heavily into the band’s loved sound. With songs from ‘XTRMNTR‘, such as ‘Accelerator’, ‘Swastika Eyes’ and ‘Pills’ expected from fans of the album.

The band’s mix of electronic, rock and indie sounds are what brought them to the surface 0f the music world in 1982, forming in Glasgow before debuting live performances until 1984. They then started to gain mainstream attention when their mix of genres gave them their psychedelic garage sound that fans still love today.

The tour’s announcement comes at a time where the prevalence of revival and nostalgia are at an all time request. This week saw Madonna announce her comeback to the music industry after seven years, with the ‘Queen Of Pop’ set to release a new album in July. With the rapidly evolving industry, fans going to see their favourite artists from the past reflects a new trend in immersive and connecting concert experiences.

Primal Scream 2026 UK tour dates

• Glasgow: Barrowland Ballroom, September 3
• Glasgow: Barrowland Ballroom, September 4
• Newcastle: NX, September 8
• Nottingham: Rock City, September 9
• Manchester: New Century Hall, September 11
• Bristol: Electric, September 13
• London: HERE at Outernet, September 15

For those wishing to see this groundbreaking spectacle this September, acting fast will be your way in. Tickets go on sale this Friday, the 17th of April at 10am.

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The Strokes have just released their tour dates for the 2026 ‘Reality Awaits The World Tour’, including the UK dates in October that visit London, Newcastle and Manchester.

American Indie band, The Strokes, are finally making their way back to the UK after three years, with a new release after an even bigger six year gap between their last album, ‘The New Abnormal’  in 2020. The world tour is in support of the upcoming seventh studio album, ‘Reality Awaits The World’ which is due for release on 26 June, 2026.

The circulation of the tour release, yesterday, has fans already buzzing over the news and wondering what to expect from the band. Classics from the decades-long indie releases have the fans questioning if their old favourites will appear alongside the songs of ‘Reality Awaits The World’. These include testaments to the band’s sound, like ‘The Adults Are Talking’, ‘Last Nite’ and ‘Reptilia’. The band originated their sound from influences that they grew up listening to the genre of indie and mod sounds, such as The Velvet Undergound, The Doors and Pearl Jam, making their music and song lyrics a mix of aggressive guitar use but also a low talking-singing style inspired by Lou Reed.

After officially dropping their new single ‘Going Shopping’ on April 6th 2026, fans were eager to know the band’s plans for a tour release, especially after the live song debut at Coachella on April 11th, 2026. The tour will take place from June to October, with performances set to stop in North America, UK, Europe and Japan. The band’s comeback into the tour scene will also see their performances be held in some of the most iconic venues, such as the London O2, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and The Accor Arena in Paris.

Along with the treat that is the band’s resurgence into the UK, they are set to bring many memorable artists for opening and collaboration. Some of these include Thundercat, Cage The Elephant and Alex Cameron. Cage The Elephant was last in the UK in February 2025 in the O2 Academy, Brixton, where they marked an exciting return to the UK after six years. This was due to many cancelled dates in 2019 after guitarist, Nick Bockrath, had a serious leg injury. Fans hope that they will appear in UK venues across the tour. The Strokes, with support from these artists, curate an exciting collaboration for the indie scene. Making appearances from Alex Cameron after four years and Thundercat after two years, a hopeful crossover for fans who would see some of indie’s greatest artists collaborating in UK venues.

The June 26th release of the album will truly define the band’s next step in the world of indie rock. The Strokes’ tour tickets will go on general sale on April 17th 2026, at 10am, with presale tickets happening at the same time on April 15th.