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Neil has released a statement concerning the news, “To receive this doctorate is an honour I could never have expected. To receive it in Glasgow, a city that has featured so long and so supportively in the band’s story, is the stuff of dreams. I am also proud to be connected to such a forward-thinking institution as Caledonian University, and accept this honour gratefully.”

Also set to receive an honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University are eight more noted figures. Joining Neil at the ceremony next week is Julia Gillard, the former Prime Minister of Australia will be awarded a Doctor of Laws in recognition of her work in gender equality. Similar to Neil’s degree, Ricky Ross will also be given a Doctor of Letters for his contribution to Scottish music and culture. The third Doctor of Letters degree is to be given to Johnny Benjamin MBE for his commitment to suicide prevention. The fourth and final Doctor of Letters degree will be bestowed to Bernadine Evaristo OBE for her work within literature and human rights.

Also receiving honorary degrees are Vicky Wright MBE, Ian Urquhart CBE, Daniel Schwartz and Major Patrick Burgess MBE. During the upcoming ceremony, those in attendance will be treated to inspirational and moving speeches from each honouree, the ceremony will also include a selection of messages from the University’s leadership team. The schedule will include speeches from Vice Chancellor and Principal Professor Pamela Gillies CBE and Chancellor Dr Annie Lennox CBE.

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Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor has also commented on the upcoming ceremony, “Graduations also afford us the opportunity to welcome distinguished individuals into our GCU family as honorary graduates. This year we are privileged indeed to honour many worthy recipients. They all share a deeply held core set of values that align with our own. They authentically live these values and are an inspiration to us all.”

Earlier this month, Biffy Clyro announced the details for their upcoming UK and Ireland tour, the arena tour will commence this year with a set in Leeds on 5th November 2022. The group will be joined by Brighton rockers Architects, the metalcore band formed by twins Ben and James Johnston will support Biffy Clyro throughout the tour. The “Mountains” hitmaker’s tour is scheduled to include a hometown show, the band will perform at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro on 6th November 2022. After five more sets, Biffy Clyro and Architects will conclude the tour with a set at Bournemouth’s BIC on 15th November 2022.

Biffy Clyro UK/Ireland tour dates

05/11/2022 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
06/11 – Ovo Hydro – Glasgow
08/11 – 3Arena – Dublin
09/11 – SSE Arena – Belfast
11/11 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham
12/11 – The O2 – London
14/11 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
15/11 – BIC – Bournemouth

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The “Maggie May” singer has released the following statement concerning the announcement, “My thoughts are with all your families at this difficult time as we come out of the joyous and hopefully safe holiday season and I look forward to returning to Australia as soon as the health situation permits. I’m absolutely gutted with disappointment and when I do eventually get there we‘ll have the party to end all parties. Guaranteed.”

No further announcements have been made concerning the rest of the singer’s 2022 tour schedule. Sir Stewart’s UK and American tour dates are currently active and tickets are available to purchase. The singer’s North American leg commences on 15th February 2022 with an appearance at Hard Rock Live in Florida and concludes on 3rd September 2022 with a final performance at Florida’s Amalie Arena.

UK fans will get to see the singer live this winter; Sir Stewart will begin his UK tour on 16th November 2022 with a set at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena. The schedule consists of thirteen live performances within ten different UK and Irish cities, the tour wraps up with a set at Belfast’s The SSE Arena on 20th December 2022.

The hitmaker has been a staple of British music since the 1960s and was awarded a CBE and Knighthood in honour of his contribution to the arts and science. Sir Stewart has participated within many genres of music and has achieved ten number-one albums within the UK. The singer’s upcoming The Hits 2022 concert series marks Sir Stewarts 32nd tour and is in support of his newly released album The Tears Of Hercules.

Ladies & Gentlemen I bring you ‘The Tears of Hercules’

It’s been a wonderful time making this record and I’m so pleased we can finally put it out!

Make sure you grab your copy here: https://t.co/mk9O88iHLb pic.twitter.com/IU4csJmqjW

— Sir Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) November 12, 2021

The album was released on 12th November 2021 via Warner and Rhino, the release marks the singer’s 32nd studio album. The release is co-produced by Sir Stewart and long-term partner Kevin Savigar, the pair began their successful musical partner in the early 2010s with many of their projects becoming profitable releases. Sir Stewart’s latest album has sired three singles so far, the first single “One More Time” was released on 16th September 2021 and was accompanied by a music video shot in London. The album’s second single “Hold On” was released on 15th October 2021 and the latest and third single “I Can’t Imagine” was released on 5th November 2021.

The recent surge of Covid activity and subsequential change in social and live entertainment rules has affected the singer’s Australian dates, however, the singer’s Las Vegas dates have remained unchanged. Sir Stewart is set to begin his residency in America’s sin city on 13th May 2022, the singer will follow in the footsteps of many legendary acts who have taken the stage at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum.

Sir Rod Stewart UK tour dates

16/11/2022 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
22/11 – The O2 Arena – London
29/11 – Ovo Hydro – Glasgow
06/12 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
09/12 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
13/12 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
14/12 – AO Arena – Manchester
17/12 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
18/11 – 3Arena – Dublin
19/12 – 3Arena – Dublin
20/12 – The SSE Arena – Belfast

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Click here to download The Tears Of Hercules.

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The arena, which is located in Swansea Marina, has also unveiled a myriad of other shows and acts for 2022, including comics John Bishop, Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan, legendary glam rocker Alice Cooper, and the hit musical Jersey Boys. You can find out more about what’s on at this link.

In a social media announcement, Swansea Arena praised Royal Blood highly, saying: “Royal Blood have completed a phenomenal hat-trick in which all three of their studio albums have immediately topped the UK album charts, and the success of the band’s latest album ‘Typhoons’ heralds an exciting new era for the band…The Brighton duo – Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher – have achieved 2 million global sales, and won the BRIT Award for Best British Group, two NME Awards and a Kerrang! Award. Their debut album was also nominated for the Mercury Prize.”

The band’s 2022 arena tour is going to be in support of their recent album Typhoons, released back in April. This is the band’s third studio album since exploding onto the scene in 2014 with their catchy, blues-tinged self-titled debut. The new album has been showered with praise, with NME giving the album a four-star review, and saying; “Typhoons’ is not only their best work to date, but all the better for Royal Blood being free to explore what they’re capable of.”

Frontman Mike Kerr alluded to overcoming personal demons during the infancy of the album’s writing process in an interview with NME, saying; “Sobriety was something I knew I had to do in order to make this record. This album or this band wouldn’t exist if I hadn’t have done this. It was all quite scary.”

The album is available on all streaming services, and you can purchase physical media here.

Royal Blood’s 2022 UK arena tour will commence on the 8^th of March. Tickets can be purchased here, and the dates are listed down below.

08/03/2022- Swansea Arena- Swansea
25/03- International Centre- Bournemouth
26/03- Utilita Arena- Birmingham
27/03- Motorpoint Arena- Cardiff
29/03- Motoproint Arena- Nottingham
30/03- The O2- London
01/04- First Direct Arena- Leeds
02/04- AO Arena- Manchester
03/04- SSE Hydro- Glasgow