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The leg of the tour will be locked between the ‘No One Knows’ band’s gigs in North America across October and November. The name of The Catacombs tour was first inspired by the band’s experience of playing in the famous Parisian underground burial network, a performance that was later released on film. The concert was the first of a kind and showed brand new arrangements of the band’s work, including the addition of a string section and alternatives on the drums.

The rockers said in a press release: “The Catacombs Tour will see arrangements of Queens Of The Stone Age’s work, including the addition of a string section and creative alternatives to a drum kit.ee QOTSA draw upon the spirit of those sublime subterranean renditions and infuse it into reimagined versions that promise to twist the volume knob in both directions. Enhanced by assembled ensembles, the end result will be a precious few unique and intimate performances unlike any previous QOTSA tour.”

Fans should expect to hear classic tracks as frontman Josh Homme previously hit out at artists who do not perform their popular hits live. The lead singer told the Tuna on Toast With Stryker podcast in 2023: “I understand that I’m always going to play No One Knows because I still like playing that song and that’s something that it’s an agreement with the audience. I assume that this is a part of coming here to see us, and here you go. When there’s bands that don’t want to play their big song or their big songs, I always think it’s a little c**** to do that. Acting like a song that a lot of people like is a burden is just a strange reaction to the gift that your fans have given you. Seems like an odd reaction.”

Tickets go on general sale via Ticketmasters this Friday (July 18) 10am local time. You can see all tour stops on the band’s official website.

Queens Of The Stone Age UK and Europe The Catacombs Tour 2025 dates:

October 18: Milan, Italy – Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber

October 23:  Berlin, Germany – Theater des Westens

October 24: Copenhagen, Denmark – Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen

October 26: Amsterdam, Netherlands – Royal Theater Carre

October 27: Antwerp, Belgium – Queen Elisabeth Hall

October 29:  London, UK – Royal Albert Hall

Tickets for the new acoustic album tour shows are on sale now! We’ve now added extra shows for Liverpool and Bristol, plus a new date for Edinburgh. Tickets are selling fast so be quick and get yours at https://t.co/XkUAp3yl8i pic.twitter.com/ZD1uL2WdV9

— The Kooks (@thekooksmusic) April 14, 2025

    Alongside this, the eclectic rock band will be hosting an exclusive listening party for their upcoming album ‘Never/Know’. The Kooks have collaborated with Deezer to give away 2 spots to the event on Thursday 1 May along with an opportunity to meet the band and attend a private Q&A. 

Save the date! https://t.co/Yjt3TpZCam — The Kooks (@thekooksmusic) April 10, 2025

The upcoming album ‘Never/know’ was announced earlier this year on the band’s Instagram where they revealed the release date to be 9 May. Additionally, they explain the concept of the project as ‘romantic’, ‘positive’, ‘sunshine’. This will be a welcome release for the band with their uplifting, feel-good punk sound. 

 

 

 

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The band, well known for bangers like ‘Naive’ and ‘She Moves In Her Own Way’ have released six studio albums and eight EPs. Though their latest single ‘Sunny Baby’ comes three years after their last album release in 2022 ‘10 Tracks to Echo in the dark’. The upbeat, bouncy track ‘Sunny Baby’ lives up to its name in its sweet romance– a perfect March release with the oncoming British sunshine. The band released the track with a laid back, colourful music video.  In a post on X, the Kooks have explained the process and thought behind the love-filled track.

Sunny baby is about the good times and starting a family. Thinking about the crazy start and here I am with my wife and two kids and it’s all sunny baby! pic.twitter.com/xWFWnkR0nB — The Kooks (@thekooksmusic) March 16, 2025

The band will follow these intimate UK performances with an upcoming All Over The World tour scheduled to commence in May.

 

 

 

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With the performance of well loved tracks from their older discography, as well as these new releases, their intimate retail performance will bring a welcomed summer excitement to the UK. Catch tickets to their intimate tour here 

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While Stewart made it clear this wasn’t the end of his live performances, the shift marks a significant change in the scale and style of his touring. He plans to focus on performing songs from The Great American Songbook series, and Swing Fever, an album he recorded with Jools Holland, in smaller venues starting in 2026.  

“Smaller venues and more intimacy,” he explained. However, Stewart left fans guessing, adding with characteristic cheek, “But then again, I may not [stop touring]…”  

Although he hasn’t explicitly detailed his reasons, Stewart hinted at age playing a role in his decision. In a recent interview with The Sun, he admitted, “I am more aware of my health now than before. You should be when you’re getting on.”  

In the summer, the singer cancelled three dates at his Las Vegas residency after contracting COVID-19, with one show cancelled only a few hours before he was set to take to the stage.

Stewart has spent decades on the road, beginning his touring career in the late 1960s as a member of the Jeff Beck Group. His first major solo tour came in 1977, where he performed 51 dates across North America, 10 in Australia and New Zealand, and 6 in the UK.  

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Fans have been overwhelmingly positive about the announcement, celebrating Stewart’s commitment to performing despite stepping back from arenas.   

Thanks for the memories Rod – all the way from the Glasgow Apollo in 1974 onwards . Looking forward to whatever comes next — Margaret Gray (@Stoneygray1) November 20, 2024

Stewart’s decision aligns with a trend among veteran musicians seeking more personal and stripped-back performances. Jonathan Richman famously transitioned to intimate acoustic shows to protect his hearing, and others, such as Sting and Noel Gallagher, have performed at smaller venues like Halifax’s Piece Hall, a historic location not traditionally associated with headline-worthy acts.

For now, Stewart has a busy schedule through 2025, with two American tours and a European tour culminating in his last large-scale show on August 15 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St Louis. Beyond that, fans will still be hoping for setlists filled with iconic hits like ‘Maggie May’, ‘Young Turks’, and ‘The First Cut is the Deepest’, even if they are more streamlined.

Rod Stewart’s move away from arena tours marks the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new chapter for him. His pivot to smaller venues promises a more intimate way to experience his timeless hits, and at 79, Rod the Mod is proving he’s still as energetic and unpredictable as ever. 

Starting next month the Welsh rock band will perform the 2001 album which featured hits such as “Mr. Writer”, “Have A Nice Day” and “Handbags And Gladrags” in its entirety at seven intimate anniversary shows.

The Stereophonics will kick off their tour at Leicester’s DeMontfort Hall on November 26, then moving on to Llandudno, Portsmouth, Cambridge, Dundee, Edinburgh, and concluding the run at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on December 6.

The band announced the news on Twitter yesterday (October 25) “‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ turns 20 this year! To celebrate, we’re pleased to announce 7 special intimate live shows in Nov & Dec. The album will be played in its entirety + new music + more!”

1/2 ‘Just Enough Education to Perform’ turns 20 this year! To celebrate, we’re pleased to announce 7 special intimate live shows in Nov & Dec. The album will be played in its entirety + new music + more! Tickets on general sale Fri 29 October 9am https://t.co/ypspGFgGNM pic.twitter.com/wfJcN2SK5w

— stereophonics (@stereophonics) October 25, 2021

On its original release, the album debuted at number one in the UK album charts, where it stayed for two weeks, becoming the fourth biggest-selling album in the UK that year. It also topped the charts for another fortnight in the second week of January 2002 then went on to re-enter the charts several times before disappearing from the Top 100 in 2003.

General tickets go on sale on Friday (October 29) at 9:00 am here and fans who pre-order the band’s upcoming 12th album Oochya! from their online store will receive pre-sale access on Wednesday (October 27) at 9:00 am.

You can see the full list of anniversary shows below:

11/26/21 De Montfort Hall – Leicester
11/27 Venue Cymru – Llandudno
11/29 Guildhall – Portsmouth
11/30 Corn Exchange – Cambridge
12/03 Caird Hall – Dundee
12/04 Usher Hall – Edinburgh
12/06 O2 Shepherds Bush Empire – London

Fender spoke to NME earlier this year, and said of Seventeen Going Under  “As a record I think this one is leagues ahead [of debut album ‘Hypersonic Missiles’]. I’m more proud of this than anything I’ve ever done. It’s probably the best thing I’ve done in my life. I just hope people love it as much as I do. With the first album, a lot of those songs were written when I was 19, so I was over half of it [by the time it was released]. Whereas this one is where I’m at now.” He then added, “At the same time, this record is probably going to piss a lot of people off.”

Fender took to social media recently (September 30) to tell fans that he will be heading out on the road for a run of intimate gigs in December. The gigs will begin at Pryzm in Kingston on December 1 and finish at Fat Sams in Dundee on December 16.

On his Twitter he wrote “Playing some very intimate UK shows to celebrate the release of my new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’! We’re partnering with indie record stores and ticket bundles are on sale tomorrow 10am BST, be quick.”

Playing some very intimate UK shows to celebrate the release of my new album ‘Seventeen Going Under’! We’re partnering with indie record stores and ticket bundles are on sale tomorrow 10am BST, be quick https://t.co/A0PV2jOXhb pic.twitter.com/VKJ3UxRPIh

— Sam Fender (@samfendermusic) September 30, 2021

The ban on live music throughout the pandemic left fans of Fender frustrated as he was forced to postpone and cancel numerous tours, owing to the ongoing struggle with coronavirus and the social distancing measures it carried. Now this tour announcement means Fender enthusiasts can get closer to the singer than they ever have before.

Next month, Fender will also head out on the road to finish his arena tour, with dates in Newcastle, Leeds, Cardiff, and two dates at London’s Alexandra Palace on November 20 and 21.

You can find out more information on his intimate tour and buy your tickets here as well as see the full list of dates below.

Sam Fender intimate Tour Dates:

12/01/2021 Pryzm (Banquet Records) – Kingston
12/05 The Old Firestation (Vinlo Records) – Bournemouth
12/06 Engine Rooms (Vinlo Records) – Southampton
12/09 Trinity (Rough Trade) – Bristol
12/10 Brudenell Social Club (Crash Records) – Leeds
12/15 Foundry (Bear Tree Records) – Sheffield
12/16 Fat Sams (Assai Records) – Dundee

The first of four mini-documentaries ‘A Film On Possibility’, will explore the themes of the book and how they relate to tracks from the album. This will then be followed by three subsequent episodes that will each air at 6 pm over the next three days on the band’s YouTube channel. They are described as ‘One part album-making-of, one part anthropological study’.

The films will feature special guests namely the writer and activist George Monbiot, academic Dacher Keltner and philosopher Toby Ord and of course the band themselves. In the episodes, they will discuss issues such as climate catastrophe, the dangers of social media, and existential peril.

When asked about the series Reynolds stated that “There’s a 1 in 6 chance that humanity makes it through this century, In a world of TikToks, Tweets, and vox pops, we lose depth, detail, and broader perspectives. We get lost in the 24 hour news cycle, advertising, and online debate. This is us delving headfirst into a whole range of dizzying, yet critical, topics. Knowledge is power.”

#NothingIsTrue is out everywhere now.
Listen here : https://t.co/oMFjBSECxG
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— ENTER SHIKARI (@ENTERSHIKARI) April 17, 2020

The band announced the accompanying book published this month back in April along with their surprise lockdown compilation ‘Moratorium (Broadcasts From The Interruption)’.

Reynolds told NME “It’s really an analysis of the world that it was written in, It goes into social psychology, anthropology, philosophy and more. It’s exploring human possibility, where we’re going, what our potential is and the trajectories we’re on.”

In addition to the documentaries, Enter Shikari have also lined up two intimate shows in Glasgow this November, in collaboration with music industry climate awareness group Music Declares Emergency.

The shows purposely coincide with the COP26 Climate Summit that will take place in the city this November. The group will play at the Glasgow QMU on November 3 and 4, with tickets on sale here this Friday (July 30) at 10 am.