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The tour which will come along with the release will include stops in Dublin, Belfast, Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and Newcastle, before wrapping up at London’s Roundhouse. Jade said: “This album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it’s coming out. I’m very proud of ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ as a body of work and can’t wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!”

The title ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ has a lot of meaning for the singer as she has always been quite candid about her career. Indeed, the Brit was only a teenager when she saw herself rise to fame after winning famous show The X Factor with her girl band Little Mix, formerly including Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson.

Opening up during an episode of The Assembly, a major new entertainment series where celebrities are questioned by a remarkable group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled,  she answered a question asking her if she felt like she had “sold her soul” saying: “You’ve trumped me?…? Maybe a little bit in the beginning. I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line. But as the years have gone by I’ve learned more and more about the industry. I’ve been collecting — a bit like [Marvel superhero] Thanos with the stones — I’ve been collecting parts of my soul back as I’ve gained more creative freedom.” The ‘Angel Of My Dreams’ singer songwriter admitted she thinks this is the end of shows like the one that made her famous, as they can’t see them going anywhere.  “I think it’s the end of that kind of TV show or music label. I think it’s the end of that era. But I don’t know if Simon Cowell specifically has ended.”  

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Speculations came all around Jade after the release of her single and who the lyrics were about, many people thinking they were about music mogul Simon Cowell.

She told Beat magazine: “It’s not specifically about that. But I wanted the song to be my journey, from entering the music business to now, and what that’s felt like. That’s why the song feels so chaotic. The opening is like the music to that montage bit on The X Factor after you’ve won, and you’re just catapulted into the industry.”

She added: “I don’t want to sit here and bash the last 13 years of my life. I’m very happy and content. But like with any job, there are highs and lows. That’s just life, and it’s my reality, but it’s about writing it in a way that’s not woe is me.”

You can pre-order ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ at Jade’s official website.  The tour pre-sale begins on May 21, with general on sale on May 23.

Jade’s 2025 tour dates:

OCTOBER

8  – Dublin 3Olympia Theatre

9  – Belfast Ulster Hall

11  – Brighton Dome

12  – Manchester Academy 1

13  – Glasgow O2 Academy

15  – Leeds O2 Academy

16  – Birmingham O2 Academy 1

18  – Newcastle O2 City Hall

19  – London Roundhouse

Jack Wilson said “I know it’s a cliche, but this really is our best work ever. We put everything into this record, but actively decided not to stray too far from the path of ‘Here’s What You Could Have Won’, as we felt there was still more ground to be covered and honed on that vibe. Lyrically and musically, it’s more concise, meaningful and deliberate, which ties everything together really well; it feels like a collection of songs from the same family.”

To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Kid Kapichi has also released their latest single “Tamagotchi”, a track that pays homage to the ’90s. The song captures the essence of the era, with its nostalgic sound and catchy melodies. Accompanying the single is a captivating music video that further enhances the ’90s vibes.

The band’s most recent song was described by frontman Jack Wilson, he said, “Tamagotchi’ is a song about turning 30 and feeling for the first time like your life is running away from you. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself being more nostalgic about the past and the ‘good times’. This song is a homage to those times and fond memories whilst stubbornly clawing onto them.”

Jack added, “Tamagotchi’ is probably one of the most fun videos we’ve ever shot, videos like these write themselves, when the imagery of the lyrics is so strong, so we didn’t mess about. We tried our best to replicate those feelings and memories we had when growing up.”

In addition to the album announcement and single release, Kid Kapichi has also confirmed an upcoming headline tour, much to the excitement of their fans. This tour will give audiences the opportunity to experience the band’s electrifying live performances and witness the new album’s songs come to life on stage. The band took to social media and said, “UK! Pre-sale for our tour starts tomorrow. Pre-order any format of ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’ from our store to get access from 10am tomorrow morning!!”

The band added, “Speaking about that, the band added: “We are and always have been a live band. It’s exciting to release new singles, new albums and new videos, but for us, it’s always a way to just get out there and play bigger and better shows. That’s why we started playing music and it’s why we continue to do so. To be announcing our biggest headline tour of our careers to date is amazing. Playing venues like Kentish Town Forum has always been an ambition, and the fact we have the incredible fanbase that we do to make all this possible is a dream come true.”

With their unique sound and captivating energy, Kid Kapichi continues to solidify their place in the music industry. Their upcoming album promises to be a thrilling and dynamic collection of songs that showcase the band’s growth and evolution.

You can buy tickets for the shows here and you can check out the full list of dates below:

28/03/2024 – Concorde 2 – Brighton
29/03 – Concorde 2 – Brighton
30/03 – SWX – Bristol
01/04 O2 Academy – Oxford
02/04 – The Waterfront – Norwich
04/04 – Newcastle University – Newcastle
05/04 – The Garage – Glasgow
06/04 – New Century Hall – Manchester
08/04 – Leeds Metropolitan University – Leeds
09/04 – Foundry – Sheffield
10/04 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
12/04 – Kentish Town Foru – London

Horan’s third solo album The Show was released on June 9th earlier this year and featured the singles “Heaven” and “Meltdown”. 

Just weeks after the announcement of his latest LP, Niall Horan excited fans with the news that he would be embarking on a worldwide tour in 2024. Due to the incredible success of his number 1 album The Show, and phenomenal demand for his live shows, Horan took to social media to announce he was adding more dates for the UK and Ireland.

Can’t believe I’m saying this but the response to The Show Live On Tour 2024 has been so mind blowing that I’m adding more shows in the UK and Ireland

Tickets go on sale 8 September at 10am BST . Sign up for my newsletter at https://t.co/BnjqkzT7vW for access to the 6 September… pic.twitter.com/jwo3z9yIrh

— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) September 1, 2023

The upcoming tour promoting The Show will be Horan’s biggest tour to date, as well as his first headline tour in six years following his 2018 Flicker Sessions world tour. The Irish born singer describes The Show as “a piece of work I’m so proud of and now it’s time to pass it over to you to go and make it your own.”

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In a recent interview with Pride, Niall revealed his excitement for his upcoming tour stating “It’ll be just good to get back on the road doing what I love. Doing shows all over the world is something that I just can’t wait to do again. It’s the best feeling,”

Tickets for the extra dates of The Show Live On Tour go on sale September 8th at 10am BST. You can find more information here.

Tour dates:

20/02/2024 – SSE Arena – Belfast, Ireland

21/02 – SSE Arena – Belfast, Ireland

23/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

24/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

25/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

27/02 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham, UK

28/02 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK

01/03 – Wembley OVO Arena – London, UK

04/03 – Cardiff International Arena – Cardiff, UK

05/03 – AO Arena – Manchester, UK

07/03 – Sportpaleis – Antwerp, Belgium

08/03 – Zenith de Paris – Paris, France

11/03 – Mercedes-Benz Arena – Berlin, Germany

12/03 – Royal Arena – Copenhagen, Denmark

14/03 – Oslo Spektrum Arena – Oslo, Norway

15/03 – Hovet Ice Hall – Stockholm, Sweden

17/03 – Sportovni Hala Fortuna – Prague, Czech Republic

18/03 – Atlas Arena – Lodz, Poland

20/03 – Olympiahalle – Munich, Germany

21/03 – Mediolanum Forum – Milan, Italy

23/03 – Wizink Center – Madrid, Spain

26/03 – PSD Bank Dome – Dusseldorf, Germany

27/03 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands

28/03 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands

23/08 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham – Dublin, Ireland

27/08 – Co-Op Live – Manchester, UK

28/08 – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK

30/08 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle, UK

31/08 – P&J Live – Aberdeen, UK

03/09 – O2 Arena – London, UK

The LP, Iqbal’s second to date, was released on April 28th via Ninja Tune and has already attained a good deal of attention and affection in equal measure, with The Quietus praising the record’s “tripped-out sunburst euphoria“.

. @nabihahiqbal UK Live Tour dates for 2023 have now been announced Head over to the link below to sign-up for pre-sale tickets which will be available Thursday 18th May. General on-sale tickets available Friday 19th May → https://t.co/YRQkCSRRTs pic.twitter.com/gSRa0y7x0O

— Ninja Tune (@ninjatune) May 15, 2023

The five-date tour comes at the end of September, with the first gig in Glasgow at King Tut’s on the 22nd and the final show at EartH in London on the 30th.

London-based Iqbal’s music career began as an aside to her career as a legal professional; in 2013, whilst working as a human rights lawyer, she started releasing material under the alias Throwing Shade, with an initial focus on experimental electronic music. With the release, however, of her debut album, Weighing of the Heart, in 2017, came both a switch in identity and in genre; she had reverted to using her birth name for her musical identity, and had swayed gently towards a more indie rock sound.

Dreamer, as fans who will be in attendance at the series of shows will soon find out, offers a delve into both sets of genres that Iqbal has claimed for herself. The dance floor oriented electronic music that made Throwing Shades known in the first place presents itself again in the tracks “Sunflower“, “Gentle Heart” and “Sky River” in the form of groovy tech-house, while “The World Couldn’t See Us” brings with it an 80s new wave, The Cure-esque vibe, with its fast-paced drums and guitars complimenting each other exquisitely.

Watch the music video for “Sunflower” below:

The title track, “Dreamer“, another fast-paced and high-energy number, strewn together beautifully in a shoegaze fashion and adorned with Iqbal’s almost angelic vocals, certainly fits the title as it draws the listener in and envelopes them with its ethereal nature.

Watch the music video for “Dreamer” below:

See below for the tour dates:

22/09/2023 – King Tut’s – Glasgow
23/09 – YES – Manchester
28/09 – Patterns – Brighton
29/09 – The Trinity Centre – Bristol
30/09 – EartH – London

Order a copy of Dreamer here.

You can sign up for pre-sale tickets for the string of shows, which will be available from May 18th, here, and the general sale starts on May 19th.