The DMA’s most recent appearance in the UK came this summer, when they supported Catfish and The Bottlemen at both the Principality and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Indie-Rock trio, fronted by Tommy O’Dell, bring a modern day melodic answer to the bands of the 90s that seemed relatable yet admirable. The feel good, dreamy sound of their music has garnered the attention of music appreciators globally, most notably in the UK. Part of this is their working class appeal. The defiant vulnerability of their music was bound to resonate with a population gasping for a revamp of the sound of old.

Their fashion also resonates massively with the terrace style culture here in the UK. Tommy’s iconic aquascutum cap, for instance, would fetch a fair few compliments at a football match.

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Renowned for their powerful live performances, the freedom of their sound allows gig-goers to fill their lungs full of passion, and belt out the unpolished beauty at the summit of their voices.

The unique 2026 tour will see the band play their debut record in full, as well as some of their other hits. The Album is a beautiful, guitar driven, elevating display of their talent. It’s as peaceful as it is thought provoking. Songs like ‘Delete’ and Lay Down’ dominate the headlines when this album is referred to, and rightly so… they’re absolutely fantastic.

Speaking to NME in 2020, vocalist Tommy O’Dell explained what you can expect from the Sydney based band:

“it’s about letting off steam and having some fun. I don’t think writing political music would really suit us. It’s never been our thing.

“I don’t think of music as a platform for that. I like to think that our music, in a way, can help people escape from those kinda things. We prefer to sing about love, loss and everything in between.”

“The songs are written from the heart and they’re performed from the heart. I don’t say that in a cheesy way; it’s just honest songwriting and people can feel that.”

The UK tour will see the band grace the following venues:

6 Feb 2026 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

7 Feb 2026 – NX, Newcastle

8 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Birmingham

10 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Bristol

12 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy Brixton, London

14 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Leeds

16 Feb 2026 – O2 Academy, Glasgow

21 May 2026 – Rock City, Nottingham

22 May 2026 – UEA, Norwich

You can sign up for, and see, all ticket information here.

Pre-sale begins at 9am on Wednesday October 15, general sale will follow at 9am on Friday October 17.

The organisers spoke of the new acts on the Instagram post below, saying “SO excited to welcome The Lathums, Sea Girls, Mystery Jets, Pigeon Detectives, Heather Small, Yonaka, Caity Baser, Thomas Headon, CMAT, late night DJs Hannah Wants & Faithless, comedy headliners Dom Joly & Angelos Epithemou, the return of Barrioke + LOADS LOADS MORE to the Peaks this summer. It’s going to be the biggest one yet.”

There are plenty of acts for fans and festival goers to be excited for.

The rock duo Royal Blood are headlining after the surprise release of a new single “Honeybrains” in March, and with rumours circulating of a new album. They are playing in between other festivals, supporting Muse on select dates for their world tour, and their own tour dates. They tweeted about their headline slot:

They keep on coming. We’ll be headlining @ynotfestival in July. It’s time to roll with the rockers so we can rock with the rollers. https://t.co/u90sdSXlLH pic.twitter.com/vZFrfSGshc

— Royal Blood (@royalblooduk) February 2, 2023

Alongside them are rock band Kasabian, playing the festival after the success of their seventh album The Alchemist’s Euphoria last year. The band sold out their last UK tour in the winter, with fellow YNOT-performers The Lathums as support.

Liverpudlian indie rock band The Wombats will also be returning to headline the festival. The band formed in 2003, and achieved their first UK number one album last year, with Fix Yourself, Not The World. The festival announced their return on Instagram below, saying “In a few months’ time we’ll be chilling in the fields listening to The Wombats boys do what they do best. Who’s excited for this one??”

Pop sensation Maisie Peters is also set to perform after a gigantic fews years supporting Ed Sheeran on his world tour, performing her own sold out tour over the past few months, and after the release of her second album The Good Witch, which will be out on June 16th 2023.

It is the festivals 16th year, since its creation in 2005. Their website says “Starting life as a house party in 2005, our party spilt over into a festival in some of the most stunning countryside around. Some 14 years on, we still have the same ethos at heart – Enjoy amazing music, great food and carefree fun in the heart of the beautiful Peak District.”

The offical YNOT 2023 playlist can be streamed below, featuring all of the festivals’ top acts for fans to prepare for the epic weekend.

The festival takes place between 28th and 30th of July in Pikehall, Derbyshire.

You can buy tickets from Gigantic here.

This is now the fourth single off the new album titled ‘The Glow’ and if the singles are anything to go off, it is shaping up to be a defining album for the band. Personally, the singles have proven to me that DMA’s are more than a one trick indie pony and have shown that they can still produce anthemic indie bangers and incorporate other elements of music that they, at one time, would maybe be more wary to touch upon.

Here’s the video for our new song ‘Learning Alive’ – https://t.co/02nJ8bcZiz

Directed by Rik Saunders.

Our new album THE GLOW is out July 10th.

— DMA’S (@dmasmusic) June 17, 2020

To go in tandem with the release of the new single, the band also released a music video for the track. In the video it shows the boys going about their tour and it really plays into the more melancholy feel of the song. This is maybe done on purpose to highlight the fact that the band are missing the feel of playing live and can not wait to get out on the stage. Something which I feel as if we can all relate to, the sooner gigs are back the better.

In the comments for their video, their fans have shown their appreciation to their new music with some saying “It’s rare to fall in love with every single song a band drops, but here we are, falling in love all over again.” I think if you were to search ‘well received’, this YouTube comment section would come up. 

In a previous interview with NME the band were quoted with saying “We’re more fearless.” From these new singles I think this shows through a lot as they are showing their previously unseen ability to bring in other styles of music into theirs. Hopefully this is a trend that continues into their album and their future albums because it proves that they are more than just a paint by numbers band and can surprise.

Taking place in their new adoptive home they have found in the UK the event is obviously still subject to change as we still are no clearer as to when the virus will be clear. The show was announced on Banquet Records Twitter page and the tickets went on sale this morning and, as of writing this, there are still plenty left.

DMA’S ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

in support of new album, The Glow, DMA’S will play a release show in Kingston. https://t.co/jnxMJp2LGhpic.twitter.com/9EIzep5fXO

— Banquet Records (@BanquetRecords) June 13, 2020

‘The Glow’ is to be the band’s third album and it has seen its release date being pushed back to the 10th of July in response to the ongoing pandemic (if you weren’t too sure why somehow). So far they have released three singles off the album; ‘Silver’, ‘Life is a Game of Changing’ and ‘The Glow’. The second of the three is the most different to their typical sound bringing in a heavy element of electronic with the programmed drums that incorporates a ‘four on the floor’ beat, something synonymous with the genre.

Their two previous albums have seen them labelled as up and comers in the indie scene and they have cemented themselves as firm favourites, with every show they announce being in high demand. They have recorded hits with ‘Delete’, ‘Step up the Morphine’ and a cover of Cher’s hit ‘Believe’ (a clash of worlds I don’t think anyone saw coming).

Watch the cover on Triple J below;

This makes it a cause for excitement for all DMA fans across the world as not only do they have a new album to look forward to, they also have the opportunity to see them in an intimate setting. 2020 may be starting to change.

Burgess started this at the start of lockdown in the UK and it has taken off considerably. From this he has also had to set up another webpage dedicated to just the listening parties. The engagement he has seen on Twitter when he does one is through the roof.

Saturday June 6th
1pm (U.K. time) // 10pm in Sydney

@dmasmusic will be hosting a listening party featuring their ace album, For Now

Join us!#TimsTwitterListeningPartypic.twitter.com/5KujRueGJb

— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) May 30, 2020

This comes after Burgess chose ‘Hills End’, the Australian bands debut album, to listen to earlier this month. It comes just before they release their third album ‘The Glow’ which is due out on July 10th. From this they have released three singles; ‘The Glow’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Life is a game of changing’. 

In recent years, DMA’s have been a rising star in the UK with them being seen as a continuation of the tradition of indie bands making their name in the UK. This link with Australia has been strong as of late with bands such as Sticky Fingers and Ocean Alley also finding success overseas. Check out DMA’s new single below;

The listening parties make the lockdown a lot easier for a lot of people who are struggling with it. It makes the artists who are doing it interact with people they would not usually talk to even if it is over the internet. Also, it gives fans an insight into how they made their favourite albums and they often get to learn little bits of information they would not usually get to know.

The listening party for ‘For Now’ is due to take place this Saturday on Burgess’ Twitter, the listening party Twitter page and DMA’s Twitter page. So go there if you want to join in.

Hit The North 2020 will now take place on Sun 18 October.

We’ve worked very hard to keep the majority of our line up in tact including our headliner @dmasmusic. Plus @palewaves @Tim_Burgess and many more. Thanks to all the artists, their teams and most importantly you guys! pic.twitter.com/Ns5iyrsp4w

— Hit The North Festival (@hitthenorthfest) April 24, 2020

The one-day festival, which takes over venues across the city, will now take place on Sunday October 18 after being postponed due to coronavirus. In a statement festival organiser, Steve Davis, said: “In these difficult times for all of us, let alone the hospitality and events industry, I’m proud of our staff for managing to reschedule the vast majority of the line-up.

“I’m really excited for this year’s Hit The North Festival and once again, I thank you all for your support. It’s amazing to see all of the agents and artists support the event and hopefully we can all be together to celebrate defeating this terrible virus in October.”

As well as revealing that “almost all of the [festivals originally scheduled] line-up will remain intact”, organisers also revealed that they have added to that original line-up with the additions of Pale Waves and Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess.

The new additions will join an already stellar line-up that includes the likes of DMA’s, The Amazons, The Blinders, and Fickle Friends. The current additions make up for the loss of acts including Dream Wife and The Magic Gang, who are among those artists who no longer feature on the updated bill.

HEADLINING @tramlines
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND
SATURDAY 01 AUGUST 2020

TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://t.co/TYirDAtPRg pic.twitter.com/He21yDm5hF

— Catfish&theBottlemen (@thebottlemen) February 4, 2020

The festival, which will be celebrating its 12th year, will also see performances from the likes of Pale Waves, The Kooks, DMA’s, and Dizzee Rascal. The opening night of the festival, Friday 31st August 2020, will see a headline performance from Ian Brown, followed by Catfish And The Bottlemen, on Saturday 01st July 2020, before Madness conclude the weekend, on Sunday 02nd August 2020, on Sarah Nulty’s Main Stage.

Ian Brown will headline @Tramlines Festival at Hillsborough Park, Sheffield on Friday 31st July 2020. Tickets are on sale now from: https://t.co/HlbCSb6UzK pic.twitter.com/gokM3ZIpo7

— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) February 4, 2020

Speaking about the line-up, Tramlines’ operations director, Timm Cleasby, said: “I’m proper excited for us to bring this line up to Sheffield. Big names for Sheffield’s biggest party. Gettin the F.E.A.R. with Ian Brown on Friday Night, right through to Sunday Madness, It Must Be Love. With some of Yorkshire’s finest bands too, I Hate To Say I Told You So, but it’s going to be Bonkers. See you in the park.”

We’re headlining Sunday at @tramlines in August! https://t.co/BiujUFzeBp pic.twitter.com/1ZnHHhBEQL

— Madness (@MadnessNews) February 4, 2020

Joining the trio of stellar headliners is The Pigeon Detectives, La Roux, The Big Moon, The Blinders, The Lathums, Kawala, The Hara, and Full Colour. The following acts are also on the bill and will be joining the already impressive line-up is The Sherlocks, The Magic Gang, Lucy Spraggan, Fickle Friends, Twisted Wheel, Vistas, Everly Pregnant Brothers, Lauran Hibberd, Aaron Smith, and Lucia and the Best Boys.

Rounding out the line-up is The Hives, The Fratellis, Sister Sledge, Sundara Karma, Easy Life, The Snuts, The Reytons, and The Orielles. Tickets are available now and can be purchased here, they are priced at £99.50 (plus booking fee) for the weekend or £45-50 per day -plus booking fee.

One of the most anticipated music festivals in the UK, Sounds of the City has unfolded even more promising line-up. Previously announced as part of the headlining acts were Lewis Capaldi, The Kaiser Chiefs, Hacienda Classical, Paul Abbot and Jackie Heaton and Crowded House.

It was also reported that The Kaiser Chiefs would be supported by Razorlight, while Everything Everything and Battles would also open for Foals. What’s more interesting to see next year is the return of Crowded House to play a gig in Manchester for the first time in ten years.

Sounds of the City is regarded as one of the biggest music festivals in the UK and Manchester’s hallmark. The festival is held in the heart of the city at Castlefield Bowl, with the capacity of 8,000 audience every summer. Last year, there were impressive performances from iconic artists, such as Kylie Minogue, Bloc Party, and Elbow. Next year, Sounds of the City will be situated at the exact location for two separate periods: July 1-4 and July 8-11.

Foals will be the first act to launch the festival on July 1, and the following performances can be seen below:

01/07/2020 – Foals (with support from Everything Everything, Battles)
02/07/2020 – Crowded House
03/07/2020 – The Kaiser Chiefs (with support from Razorlight)
4/07/2020 – Paul Heaton and Jacki Abbot
8/07/2020 – Lewis Capaldi
9/07/2020 – DMAs (with support from Blinders and The Lathums)
10/07/2020 – The Streets
11/07/2020 – Hacienda Classical

The tickets to Sounds of the City are on sale on Friday November 29 from 09:30am. Check out Festicket for more information.

Each year the event is represented by a different ambassador; this year self professed record lovers ‘The Mighty Boosh’ have been named the first comedians to ever take on the role. Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding, in an interview with RSD UK expressed their feeling towards the globally celebrated event “I love the smell of record shops – you can’t download that”. In the heartwarming interview, we are reminded of what music used to mean to fans before platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music: “I remember having enough money to buy the Nirvana Album, but not enough money to get the bus – so I walked to Croydon to get it, but I was walking on air”.

RSD host a range of events, the most popular being ‘The Unsigned Competition’, whereby undiscovered artists enter some of their work with a chance of their music being pressed on 500 vinyls and distributed across independent record shops. This year, the judges of this competition were: Jamie Oborne (Head of Dirty Hit Records), Phil Taggart (BBC Radio DJ), Chris Marksberry (Managing Director of Sounds Performance), and Natasha Funds (Co-owner of Resident Music). 

The winners of the competition were a Glaswegian punk-rock 4 piece ‘Heavy Rapids’ who formed in 2017. The band have had a series of single’s, the most recent being ‘Going Down’ which was released in February of this year. This success comes at at a perfect time for the boys, who coincidently have an EP coming out very soon. The band responded to being named the winners in a follow up interview with RSD: “We feel so privileged to have this opportunity and are excited to have our music pressed onto the old faithful of music forms”. Heavy Rapids currently has a small following of 800 followers on Twitter and 1,100 on Instagram – hopefully this win will mean a rise in the music scene! 

EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.

Delighted to announce we have won the @RSDUK competition. Our debut EP ‘Cash In Hand’ will be pressed on 500 copies of vinyl.

We hope you are as excited as we are! Dream come true. Xxx@SoundPerformUK @ProperMusicGrp pic.twitter.com/ZCz8hsJfz2

— HEAVY RAPIDS (@HEAVY_RAPIDS) April 10, 2019

The UK is bursting with energy today as RSD is in full swing! Find out which artists are performing close to you: 

LONDON: 

Rough Trade West – Fontaines D.C, Peter Doherty and KT Tunstall

Rough Trade East – Our Girl, Nadine Shah (DJ Set) 

Lion Coffee + Records London – Honey Lung, James Ford (DJ Set)

Phonica Records – Junction 2 Festival 

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND: 

Banquet Records – Tom Speight, John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett

Truck Store – Count Skylarkin (DJ Set) 

Resident – Our Girl 

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND: 

Rough Trade Bristol – Rozi Plain, Band of Skulls and Steve Lamacq (DJ Set) 

Badlands Records – Live music all day 

EAST OF ENGLAND: 

Soundclash Records – Sleaford Mods

Intense Records – Sepia and Danny Bounce 

WEST MIDLANDS: 

Revolution Records – Matt Sayers and Tied Acoustic 

EAST MIDLANDS: 

Spunout Records – Live Music All Day 

Rough Trade Nottingham – DMA’s, TVAM and Creatures 

NORTH WEST ENGLAND: 

Piccadilly Records – The Orielles (DJ Set), Tim Burgess (DJ Set) and A Man Called Adam

81 Renshaw – The John Lennon Time Capsule will be on public display for the first time ever!