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Rizzle Kicks Announce 2026 Alexandra Palace Show

Rasika Gupta — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:59:54 +0000

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’.

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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.

Boyzone Announce Biggest Headline Show For 2026

Rasika Gupta — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:02:29 +0000

Boyzone have announced their biggest ever headline show for next year.

The show will be their only live show and will take place at London’s Emirates Stadium on June 6.

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‘One For The Road’ will be their first performance together since 2019, where they performed five nights at London’s Palladium. The show announcement also follows on from them sharing their documentary Boyzone: No Matter What earlier this year.

At the show, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy, and Shane Lynch are expected to sing fan-favourites including chart-topping singles ‘Words’, ‘All That I Need’, ‘No Matter What’.

They are also likely to pay tribute to late bandmate Stephen Gately, who died in 2009, aged 33.

Stephen Gately sadly passed away in 2009, whilst on holiday with his partner in Majorca.

Boyzone spoke about the reunion saying, “We’ve been truly blown away and humbled by the response to the documentary this year,”.

“The love we’ve felt from fans all over the world has inspired us to create the ultimate experience together, headlining our own stadium show. The four of us can’t wait to stand together again and enjoy ‘One For The Road’.”

The reaction from fans after the announcement of this one-off show has been mixed, with fans having expected a whole tour announcement instead.

Some fans have taken to Instagram comments on the bands show announcement and said, “Only one show? Literally thought it was gonna be a tour.” and “No Irish date? The only place to see Boyzone in 2026?”

Pre-sale tickets go on sale October 7 at 9am, and fans can sign up here.

General sale tickets go on sale October 10 at 9am, and can be purchased here.

As mentioned previously, the announcement of the show comes after the group shared their documentary.

The documentary gave fans an exclusive insight into the group through new interviews, where the band shared personal experiences and documented the highs and lows of fame.

Since forming in 1993, Boyzone went on to secure 17 consecutive UK Top 10 hits, as well as earning four BRIT Awards throughout their career. They also won an Ivor Novello for Best Song for ‘Picture Of You’.

Louis Walsh managed Boyzone until their split in 2000, and oversaw Ronan Keating’s solo career. The band reformed in 2007 with Louis as their manager, and shared their chart-topping comeback album ‘Brother’ in 2010.

They cut ties with Louis Walsh permanently in 2018.

In the documentary released earlier this year, Louis Walsh openly admits that he fabricated stories about the band to gain publicity, including a fabricated plane crash during an Australian tour.

“Sometimes, the boys would read stories in the papers about themselves that weren’t true and they’d say, ‘Who told them that?’ I did!”

While Louis insists he was “just doing his job,” the band recall how damaging it felt. Ronan Keating said, “It scarred us, it was hugely scarring. What the media did to us all.”

Iron Maiden Announce Knebworth 2026 Headline Show With The Darkness, The Hu and More

Maddy Joseph — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:29:04 +0000

Iron Maiden have confirmed a major UK headline show at Knebworth Park for summer 2026, as part of their 50th anniversary “Run For Your Lives” world tour. The concert will take place on Saturday, July 11, and will see the metal legends joined by The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne and The Almighty.

The announcement follows last week’s unveiling of the band’s 2026 European stadium tour, which hinted at a landmark UK date. The Knebworth show marks Iron Maiden’s return to the historic Hertfordshire venue, famed for hosting career-defining performances from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen and The Rolling Stones.

The event is set to run across the weekend, with proceedings beginning on Friday, July 10, for fans holding camping tickets. Alongside the live music, the site will host the largest-ever Eddie’s Dive Bar, Iron Maiden-themed food, and specially curated stalls designed to immerse fans in what the band describe as “Maiden World.”

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Manager Rod Smallwood said the decision to stage the event at Knebworth was driven by fan demand and the desire to deliver a unique experience. “We knew that we had to bring the ‘Run For Your Lives’ show back to the UK again next summer as there was such a phenomenal demand for tickets this year,” he explained.

“But we wanted to do something a bit different, especially as it would be hard to top the show at London Stadium. Knebworth is the solution. It’s a legendary venue and gives us the space and control to create something very special for our fans.”

Smallwood also referenced Iron Maiden’s previous history at the site, recalling their headline appearances at Sonisphere Festival and Bruce Dickinson’s aerial dogfight display in a Fokker triplane to mark the World War I centenary. “This time, we will be taking over the whole of the grounds ourselves and turning it into as much of a ‘Maiden World’ as we can,” he added.

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins expressed his excitement at joining the bill. “We’re thrilled to announce that The Darkness are to appear live in support of the legendary Iron Maiden at Knebworth,” he said. “Iron Maiden are among our favourite all-time bands.”

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Saturday, September 27 and can be accessed via the link here.

Garth Brooks Announced As First Headliner For BST Hyde Park 2026

Rasika Gupta — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:05:39 +0000

Garth Brooks has been announced as the first headliner for London’s BST Hyde Park 2026.

The country star is set to play the Great Oak Stage on June 27 next year, playing his first UK show in 30 years.

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Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals said, “Announcing Garth Brooks as our first BST Hyde Park headliner for 2026 is a landmark moment. He joins the line of legendary artists who have defined BST over the years.

“A true global icon, Garth’s songs have connected with audiences everywhere, and his influence has paved the way for many of the country stars we celebrate today.

He continued: “His first UK performance in nearly three decades promises to be an unforgettable occasion at Hyde Park.”

The full supporting line-up for Brooks’ BST Hyde Park show – including some “special guests” – is set to be revealed in the coming weeks and months.

Garth Brooks’ rise in the 1990’s was unprecedented: blockbuster albums such as ‘Ropin’ the Wind’, ‘The Chase’, ‘In Pieces’, with each selling multimillions of copies.

He became the first US artist in any genre to earn seven US diamond-certified albums, surpassing even The Beatles.

In 1999, he invented a new persona, experimenting with a soft-rock vibe that was later reframed as celebrity reinvention.

In the 2000s, he stepped away from recording to focus on family, a hiatus that might have ended a lesser career, only to come back in 2014 with a global tour that sold millions of tickets.

By 2019, he became the best-selling solo album artist in US history, selling more than 170 million units worldwide.

Garth Brooks induction into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame shows that his legacy goes beyond just sales.

Whether delivering tear-stained ballads or firing up stadiums with rowdy anthems, he has expanded the definition of the country genre, and reshaped the blueprint for modern superstardom.

BST Hyde Park is one of the UK’s biggest music festivals, drawing around half a million people each summer for multiple weekends of shows.

Since launching in 2013, it has hosted major acts such as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, Florence and The Machine, and Take That.

The BST Hyde Park show will take place June 27 next year.

American Express UK Cardmembers can book with the Amex pre-sale from September 12 10am until September 18 9am.

The BST Hyde Park pre-sale goes live September 16 at 10am and tickets can be accessed here.

General sale starts September 18 10am, and tickets can be bought here.