The group currently only have four songs released on Spotify; despite this they have accumulated a dedicated cult following way before their first official EP release. Further solidifying their role in the indie music scene, they recently completed an extensive tour run supporting the alternative rock band Keo.

Relocating to London, the group, formed in 2024 and consists of Barry ‘Baz’ Quinlan, Sam Duffy, James Quinlan and Luke O’Neil. The Dublin born fronting duo, Duffy, and Quinlan formed an unlikely bond in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, redirecting their struggles into intoxicating tracks., Their restless 90s-infused debut single ‘Ceiling’ holds host to a grave emotional intensity, proving their capability not only as musicians but incredible songwriters too.

Within the whirlwind of their rapid rise, the boys have been progressively releasing new tracks that nestle within their first official self titled EP set to release on May 15. The track-list currently consists of ‘Jacky,’ ‘Underrated,’ ‘Cannonball,’ ‘No Surprise,’ and the lead single, ‘Ceiling.’ The group announced the first pressing release of their debut EP however drastically underestimated the desire for their music. Selling out rapidly, the group jumped to their social media sharing that they are thankfully working on a new pressing.

Amidst this exciting endeavour the group have announced a UK and Ireland tour spanning from November through to December of 2026.This tour leans into the bands grassroots appeal, they tend to favour smaller venues that have been a crucial part in their own rise.

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The tour kicks off in Cardiff and finalises in Cork; the full list of dates is as follows:

27/11, Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach

28/1, Southampton, Joiners

30/11, Nottingham, Bodega

3/12, Bristol, Thekia

3/12, Manchester, Academy 2

5/12, Liverpool, Arts Club Loft

6/12, Sheffield, Foundry

8/12, Newcastle, Cluny

8/12, Glasgow, The Garage

10/12, Leeds, Brudenell

11/12, Birmingham, O2 Institute 2

15/12, Belfast, Oh Yeah Centre

16/12, Dublin, Academy

17/12, Cork, Cyprus Ave

It appears that Ireland is providing us with the best new bands to follow in modernity. If you are looking for your latest musical obsession, make sure to catch Bleech 9:3 at one of their intimate shows, you wont regret it.

Formed in 2006 by Liam Fray (lead guitar and vocalist), Michael Campbell (drummer and backing vocalist), Daniel Moores (rhythm guitarist) and Mark Cuppello (bassist) the Manchester based band have been a crucial part of the UK music scene for generations. The group have released Seven studio albums since their origin with all lyrics and music written by the bands frontman, Liam Fray, the lead has previously stated that all their creations are based on personal experiences. The groups 2008 debut album, ‘St. Jude’ was incredibly successful reaching Number 4 in the UK Albums Chart and has since gone on to achieve gold status.

The beloved group have announced a new compilation record dubbed, ‘God Bless The Band – The Very Best Of Courteeners.’ The record is set to commemorate 20 years of the band including hits from their seven studio albums and an exciting array of new music. This includes their daisy fresh single, “The Luckiest Man Alive” which is now widely available on all streaming platforms. The highly anticipated album is set to be released on August 28 2026.

This exciting release marks the bands first ever compilation album and follows up from their 2024 studio album, ‘Pink Cactus Café.’

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In support of this exciting music venture the group have shared the news of a nationwide headline tour. Before their headlining tour they will also make numerous festival appearances. Despite the group touring in 2025, these news shows are likely to sell out, Courteeners notoriously put on an incredible show, this is definitely one not to miss. Here’s everywhere you can catch Courteeners this year:

– July 23, Stoke on Trent, Victoria Hall

-July 24-26, Sheffield, Tramlines Festival

-August 27, Leicester, O2 Academy

-August 29, Manchester, Wythenshawe Park

-November 6, Leeds, First Direct Arena

-November 7, Cardiff, Utilia Arena

-November 13, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

-November 14, London, Alexandra Palace

-November 20, Glasgow, OVO Hydro

-November 21, Birmingham, AXS EventsBirmingham

Incredibly for their November 2026 run of shows, Courteeners are donating £1 (+VAT) from every ticket sold to the LIVE Trust, which is all the more reason to attend. The LIVE Trust is a new indicative dedicated to providing financial support to the grassroots music ecosystem. Under this wide umbrella are venues, artists, festivals and promoters. It’s no shock the band are choosing to support the LIVE Trust, as it’s a cause close to their heart. Courteeners loudly support grassroots venues, notably Manchester’s Night & Day.

As for grabbing your own tickets fans who pre order the new album from the groups official store before 5pm BST on Tuesday, April 14 will receive a presale code. This exclusive presale will occur on Wednesday April 15 at 10am. General sale then goes live on Friday, April 17 at 10am, best accessed through Ticketmaster.

– December 7 – 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

– December 9 – Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, Scotland

– December 10 – O2 Academy, Glasgow, Scotland

– December 18 – O2 Academy Brixton, London

-December 20 – Eventim Apollo, London

Formed in 1975, the beloved, British band are well known for their controversial lyrics, anti-establishment stance, and all-round rebellion. The bands debut album, ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’ is globally regarded as one of the most influential punk albums of all time. Despite the bands initial short lifespan of just two and a half years, they have forever left their mark on the punk rock genre. In modernity, fans are overjoyed to see them back on stage blasting their best classics with an altered vocalist.

Not only were The Sex Pistols known for their cutting-edge way with words they directly impacted the punk scene with their choice of clothing and hairstyles. Their outfit choices and political standpoints were quickly adopted by fans everywhere.

The group made their grand return in 2024 with a fresh vocalist and a new lease of life. Alongside the December dates the band are set to play the following shows this summer:

– July 11 – The Piece Hall, Halifax Live, Yorkshire

– July 12 – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

– August 1 – Castle Depot Live, Cardiff

August 2 – Open Air Theatre, Scarborough

The tour lineup is set to feature original members, guitarist, Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock. Joining the original band members is Frank Carter, known for his roles playing in the bands, Gallows and Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes. Carter is stepping in as lead vocalist for this run of shows filling in the role from earlier vocalist John Lyndon, famously known as Johnny Rotten who has since publicly stated he will not be returning to the band.

This mixture of original members and Carter has heightened interest for the shows, specifically since Carter is known for his own high-energy punk performances that fit well within The Sex Pistols’ ethos.

This tour announcement represents one of the most significant punk anniversaries, The Sex Pistols helped pave the way for countless other artists of the same genre to preach the very same message. We cannot wait to see the band that helped launch an entire scene take to the stage once more.

Tickets for the celebratory spectacular go on general sale from 9am Friday, February 27.

This new release blends the bands signature atmospheric rock sound with wonderful lyricism for fans to dissect for hours. Originally gifted to fans on November 14, 2025, all that time away has rebirthed their creative energy, their latest work rapidly amounting millions of streams worldwide. This release marks the bands first album in five years; their last studio LP was     ‘Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones.’ The band is evidently reconnecting the dots with their moody alternative rock past.

The Neighbourhood have since released a deluxe edition of the record on February 20, 2026. Featuring an expansion of 20 total tracks, with five additional songs, ‘Start,’ ‘Good Grief,’ ‘Lulu,’ ‘Red Flag,’ and ‘Bed.’

Formed in Newbury Park, California, The Neighbourhood have been making longtime waves in the music scene for over a decade. The band consists of vocalist, Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremiah Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mikey Margot and drummer, Brandon Fried.  Their smash hit ‘Sweater Weather’ solidified the band in the alternative music scene, topping the charts in the early June of 2013. The single reached number one on the Billboard Alternative music charts.

The band had been on hiatus from 2022 up until now, but they sure have made a grand return. Teasing their new release on October 23, 2025, the band debuted three songs from their new record, ‘OMG’, ‘Lovebomb’ and ‘Private.’  As of Friday 20 February 2026, the full deluxe edition of the record is available for fans to have and to hold.

To celebrate this new release and reunite with their global fans, The Neighbourhood have announced The Wourld Tour, an insane live run of shows in 2026 spanning through North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, and circling back to the US.

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Upon it’s initial release, the tour saw overwhelming demand, notably for the UK dates. In response, the Californian band have announced additional UK dates including an extra London show and pit stops in both Manchester and Scotland. The full list of UK dates is as follows.

May 15, 2026 – The O2 London

September 1, 2026 – Co-op Live, Manchester

September 2, 2026 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

September 4, 2026 – OVO Arena Wembley, London

Before this tour announcement, The Neighbourhood’s last scheduled UK performances were way back in 2022 at the O2 Academy in Brixton and the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. This UK tour announcement is critical for the band to give back to their lifelong fans, providing them with a community to scream out the words to their favourite tracks both new and old. Grab your tickets here.

The biennial event, first held in 2000, features a wide array of solidified stars and up and coming artists. Charity led, Sunday For Sammy aims to raise funds for creative young performing artists residing in the Northeast. The event hosts two shows, matinee and evening featuring a range of comedy, musical performances and sketches. Over the years, funds from tickets have been transformed into grants for emerging talent.

The latest show was held on Sunday February 15. Typically held every two years, the 2026 show was notoriously special as it was the events first return back since 2020, after the founders faced cost of living hurdles. Taking the stage with an incredible acoustic set, The 1975’s Healy brought tears to countless fans eyes. Among the events chairmen is Healy’s father, Tim Healy making the show all the more special.

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His first show since Glastonbury, Healy took the stage in front of the crowd consisting of 5000 attendees with a short but sweet set consisting of four acoustic ballads. The singer songwriter performed The La’s, ‘There She Goes,’ a track that Healy had previously included on a 2020 Apple music playlist of his most influential songs, and James Taylor’s, ‘Carolina In My Mind;’ both first time performances from Healy. Global sensation, ‘About You’ from the band’s latest album, ‘Being Funny In A Foreign Language’, made its stage return during the set alongside a fan favourite, ‘It’s Not Living If It’s Not With You.’ Both tracks were performed as stripped-down editions making for an incredibly emotional set.

The 1975’s frontman’s set was labeled as ‘Matty Healy and Friends’, but fans had no inkling that Healy would grace the stage with the presence of chart-topper Lewis Capaldi.  Pre-meditating the performance, Healy shared with the crowd that he was welcoming someone “rather shy and bashful” to the stage, before Capaldi stole the hearts of each individual in presence by performing his number one hit ‘Someone You Loved.’ Maintaining a close relationship, Capaldi had previously joined The 1975 on stage at the same arena four years earlier.

A highly anticipated new record from The 1975 is expected this year. Healy recently shared his thought process regarding the new work on Reddit, reminding fans that he is in fact working on music behind the scenes. Production may be boosted once Healy has finished his round of pursuing side quests, including that of helping jumpstart a fans car. The photographic footage from this haphazard event was shared to TikTok resulting in a great deal of confused fans.

Fans everywhere are overjoyed to see Healy’s stage return especially in such a warming environment. We can only hope there are more The 1975, or solo Healy shows on the horizon.

You can donate towards Sunday For Sammy’s cause here.

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London’s Southbank Centre is home to the early summer festival, Meltdown. The festival has reigned highly in local’s hearts for years and is currently the worlds longest running artist curated music festival, 2026 being their 75 year in action. Each year the festival welcomes iconic artists to brainstorm their own personal festival which demonstrates both their interests and influences on stage.

During its early years, the festival followed a more contemporary path often featuring classical composers in the likes of George Benjamin, Louis Andriessen and Magnus Lindberg. The festivals third edition had offered a slight departure from this traditional route with Jeff Buckley joining the bill in 1995. Unfortunately, this would tragically be Buckley’s final UK show.

In the year of 2026, Meltdown has continued to shine a spotlight on new London based musical acts and provide an exciting whimsical night of music and festivities.

Each year, one celebrity is invited to curate the festival, the responsibilities consist of the chosen celebrity handpicking a roster of their favoured musical talents to take part in a two-week long programme of gigs, after-parties, and engaging activities.

Previous Meltdown directors have included David Bowie, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, Morrissey and John peel. Ticket information regarding performance schedule or pricing are not yet available for fans to see, there is an option to sign up to a mailing list to receive any crucial updates.

The festival runs from 11 to 21 June and withholds a captaincy of 2700, setting the stage for an intimate night to remember. Fans are undoubtedly prepared to fight tooth and nail to get tickets to the prestigiously small event.

Last years curator saw multi-award-winning north London rapper, Little Simz overseeing the chosen musical talent.

Choosing Styles as a curator is bound to beneficially rub off on the event due to his broad influences from pop, soul, and electronic music.

Arriving during a busy period for the 32-year-old, Styles has thrown himself headfirst back into the limelight after his touring hiatus since 2023. With a highly anticipated tour announcement, new music and listening parties dotted around the globe fans sure are being fed with tonnes of content. Alike the Meltdown festival, Styles announced an intimate one-night only show at the Co-op Live on March 6, 2026. The shows tickets were rolled out via a ballot system.

Guaranteed to be a ticketing challenge, tickets are set to fly out for this once a lifetime musical experience. The legendary lineup is headed to house a variety of seminal artists delivering packed set-lists for a small, heartfelt audience.

This event differs itself from the typical outdoor, sweaty music festival. Instead, Rebellion is located indoors. The action-packed event is hosted in Winter Gardens Blackpool, home to some of the most diverse events in the UK, and not only festivals but West End Musicals, Operas and Orchestra. Active since 1996, Rebellion festival has accumulated a dedicated audience of new and old fans looking to hear some legitimate punk rock music each summer. Alongside the punk acts there is a mix of garage-rock, ska, acoustic sets, post-punk and more.

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The highly sought-after lineup has at long last been shared online, participants and fans alike sure are ecstatic. Rebellion’s 2026 lineup includes, The Stranglers, Cockney Rejects, Stiff Little Fingers, Sham 69, Split Dogs, Ferocious Dog and almost 300 more names to get excited for.

Spanning 300 artists over 4 days, it is going to be weekend to remember. Not only can attendees expect some insane, electrifying setlists, but Rebellion also provides a fresh variety of additional activities for festival fans to sink their teeth into.

The huge indoor venue houses 6 stages for crowds to flock to. This exciting number of stages includes an ‘introducing’ stage. Small artists solidifying themselves in the scene are provided with the opportunity to perform to a supportive audience for what may be the very first time. Rebellion is a diamond amongst the rubble, especially for small artists to build a dedicated audience.

Away from the music, Rebellion also holds its very own market where attendees can buy clothing, band merch, records/CD’s handmade goods, artwork and countless other trinkets. The festival also offers an astounding variety of workshops for attendees to get involved with between sets, a pleasant opposite end to the crazy mosh pit spectrum.

A family-run festival, Rebellion is also also marketed as an all-ages event, with children under 12 attending for free. Making the festival an apparent no brainer for families, particularly those with young children who wish to attend alternative concerts, however struggle with finding something family friendly. With its wide range of activities and musical genres there’s undoubtedly something for everybody to enjoy. Parents can still have an enjoyable time, jumping around a mosh pit whilst keeping their children entertained, making lifelong memories.

Not only is the primary musical genre on display punk, but Rebellion simultaneously shines a spotlight on a wide variety of other musical genres including a minority of Glam Rock artists and seminal bands from the 1960’s and 1970s.

Rebellion has been recognised within mainstream press coverage from sources such as Kerrang, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph.

Maintaining a positive relationship with both Blackpool Council and its dedicated attendees, Rebellion is an all round positive event with something there for everyone. Make sure to grab either your weekend or day tickets now to experience the punk rock event of the year.

The alternative, punk festival is located at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Center as of 2026. Initially it started its days at the Broomhall Centre in Sheffield. In modernity, the festival has moved between a variety of different venues and cities taking its dedicated supporters with it.

There are two legs of Outbreak occurring in 2026, the first being in Manchester and the latter being in London.  Outbreak has paired up with All Points East to bring audiences a superb lineup of acts in London this August. Set to headline the London date are Deftones, IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, JPEGMAFIA, Wisp, Basement and EsDeeKid, plus many additional acts to be announced. Taking full advantage of All Points East’s notoriety to deliver a stellar lineup, this day is set to be one for the books in Outbreak history.

Over its lifespan the festival has become one of the most notorious hardcore events in the UK, hosting a number of incredible sets over the past decade. Outbreak stands out from commercial festivals with its haphazard range of dates, genre fusions and locations, but this does not seem to sway its attendees. Never doubt how far a hardcore fan is willing to travel to bound around in a mosh pit to their favourite artist.

The Manchester dates are a diamond amongst the rubble of UK festival lineups this year. Kicking off the Friday date our starting platter consists of, Tigers Jaw, Free Throw, Pool Kids, Balance & Composure and the band taking Friday’s headline spot is none other than New Jersey based band, The Front Bottoms.

The Front Bottoms have amounted a cult following over their active years, and fans cannot wait to reunite with them this summer. This appearance over this side of the pond is a true rarity, especially since they are performing their wondrous album, ‘Talon Of The Hawk’ in full. For anyone that’s a fan of whiny vocals and devastating lyrics this days definitely one not to miss.

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The Saturday lineup is just as incredible with bands such as Quicksand, Pup, Truck Violence, High Vis and Alexisonfire claiming that headline spot. Canadian post-hardcore band, Alexisonfire are making their UK return for the first time since October 2022, performing their 2006 album, ‘Crisis’ in full. Best to dust off your converse and start practicing to defended yourself in the Alexisonfire crowd, it is bound to be a crazy set.

Basement are set to headline the third and final day of the festival. Accompanied by Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, LA Dispute, Febuary and many more. This full lineup is simply stacked to the brim with a tear jerkingly gorgeous array of artists. Many that very rarely step foot in the UK.

If you are now desperate to get tickets, they are still available on the Outbreak website. To access tickets to the London, combinations date, those are available over on the All Points East website.

Don’t miss out on some of the coolest shows of the year!

The stage show is a rock operatic masterpiece, complete with live executions, dramatic acting performances and unexpected, falsified stabbings. It is a whirlwind of an adventure for all attendees, fans or not. The group plays the entirety of their notorious album, ‘The Black Parade’, from front to back before taking the B-Stage with a variety of deep-cut songs, littered from different albums and eras. These second stage setlist often see fan favourites, such as, ‘Helena’, ‘Planetary (Go)’ and ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise).’ All resulting in a lively crowd and stellar performances from the rockstars themselves.

Something truly unexpected occurred at the Buenos Aires, Argentina show that took place on February 1. The emo legends played the phenomenal track, ‘To The End’ from their 2004 album, ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’. Finally, this track saw the light of day as it was performed for the first time in 20 years. Onlookers were in shock hearing that initial guitar riff, taking in the blissful song with teary eyes and waving arms.

The tracks last appearance was at, Sun God Festival all the way back in 2006 before being lost in the void of the bands unplayed songs. Fans are relieved to say the least that, ‘To The End’ is having a well-deserved renaissance.

The bands bass guitarist, Frank Iero claims to hand pick the beloved b-stage setlist himself, resulting in a handful of crowd-pleasers sneaking their way onto the differing set-lists. Evidently, he wanted to treat the fans in Argentina to a once in a lifetime show.

Big fans of cryptic imagery, the band recently shared an eerie video to their Instagram page, a heart monitor like pattern flashed on screen, reading the word ‘Phantom.’  Countless fans are speculating that at long last, My Chemical Romance’s fifth album is on the horizon, whilst others are shutting these claims down immediately. With these guys, it is hard to know whether they are just having a wondrous time teasing fans or if they are secretly plotting something truly terrifying. We may never know.

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  It is hard to keep track with every single secret code littered throughout these performances; fans have started to decipher the writing on the wall in the background of sets. It is a great attempt at attempting to reveal any information that indicates a new musical project from the boys. All these new advancements in set-lists and My Chemical Romance lore, have us unbelievably excited for the UK leg of shows. The summer dates are as follows:

– June 30, Liverpool, Anfield Stadium

-July 4, Glasgow, Bellahouston Park

-July 8, London, Wembley Stadium

-July 10, London, Wembley Stadium

-July 11, London, Wembley Stadium

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We simply cannot wait to see what the group has up their sleeves, whatever it may be it’s guaranteed to be nothing short of spectacular.

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Halsey, full name Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, released ‘Badlands’ at just 20 years old and to put it lightly, it took the world by storm. Halsey immediately cultivated a dedicated, cult following online, falling headfirst alongside her into the dry, eroded terrain of the ‘Badlands.’

The record has remained a staple in individuals’ playlists for a decade and is, without a doubt, one of the most impactful releases from 2015. As of 2025, Halsey dropped a fresh anniversary edition of the record, resulting in a mammoth spike in sales, further proving that fans still adore this nostalgic whirlwind.

If you were an avid Tumblr and/or Instagram user in the year 2015, you were bound to have witnessed the success of this debut record in the flesh. ‘Badlands’ tracks were everywhere, Instagram edits, playing in Urban Outfitters and encouraging young women globally to invest in a pink fluffy jacket. Halsey raised a generation of rebellious, alternative teenagers and here she is to commemorate that on the ‘Back To Badlands’ tour.

The shows themselves are a heartfelt homage to her first-born release. Halsey cycles through the entirety of the ‘Badlands’ record, whilst simultaneously sprinkling in some newer tracks. The two-and-a-half-hour set is a harsh reminder of how hard she worked to get to where she is today. American artists fight tooth and nail to solidify themselves in the UK music scene, and Halsey’s impact is here to stay.

In terms of UK shows, Halsey attended Manchester on Jan 29 before completing a momentous 3-night streak at the O2 Academy Brixton, London, dating from Feb 1 to Feb 4. Each night, fans had the ability to vote for their preferred tracks on the encore, deep cuts, never-before-played tracks and fan favourites are often fought over. Little did the crowd know that on the third and final night, Halsey had an additional opportunity in store.

Commencing a speech regarding her idols and musical partners, Halsey announced she was bringing someone on stage who greatly inspired her in the early days. Lo and behold, Ellie Goulding waltzed on stage to perform her track, ‘Starry Eyed.’ An eye-watering moment for everyone in attendance.

Not only did she surprise the crowd with one friendly face, but two. Halsey blessed the audience with a surprise performance from Julia Wolf. The New York-based singer made an impromptu visit to London to accompany Halsey on stage, playing her notorious track, ‘In My Room.’

It is absolutely no doubt that Halsey will continue to put on incredible live shows globally. We can only hope and pray that there are more UK performances in the near future.