The single draws on the party energy of classic disco-pop, complete with a choreographed routine that spells out “X-M-A-S”. The track has been heavily promoted on streaming platforms and primetime TV, including a performance on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing semi-final, further boosting its visibility in the crucial run-up to Christmas.

According to midweek data from The Official Charts Company, Minogue’s ‘XMAS’ is around 7,000 chart units ahead of Wham!’s Last Christmas just a few days into the race. That early lead has been reinforced by the release of multiple physical formats, including limited edition 7-inch gold vinyl, 12-inch zoetrope vinyl and CD singles, which carry particular weight in the modern Christmas chart landscape.

If ‘XMAS’ holds its lead through to the publication of the Official Christmas Chart, it would become Minogue’s first UK Number 1 single since ‘Slow’ topped the charts in 2003. The result would also cap a landmark year that has already seen her claim an 11th UK Number 1 album with Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped), a revamped edition of her 2015 festive record featuring new material.

Minogue faces stiff competition from Wham!, whose ‘Last Christmas’ has taken the Christmas Number 1 title for the past two years and remains a dominant force on streaming services. Also in contention is ‘Lullaby’ (often shortened to Lull), a charity single for Palestine featuring contributors including Brian Eno, Celeste and members of Bastille and Little Mix, which sits only a few hundred sales behind Wham! in early updates.

With physical sales, streaming patterns and last-minute campaigns all capable of reshaping the chart, the outcome of the Christmas Number 1 race remains uncertain. For now, however, Minogue has emerged as the frontrunner, raising the prospect of a long-awaited return to the top of the UK singles chart on the most coveted week of the year.

Fans have praised the single on social media, with one fan sharing, “The song is addictive”. Many fans have called out the singles’ exclusivity to Amazon Music, requesting that they be released on other streaming platforms. The music video is free to watch on Youtube.

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@MariahCarey, the Queen of the Lambs, is coming to Pride On The Park 2025!

Sign up for pre-sale now: https://t.co/j4fEChuBHX – tickets will be available from Thursday 20th of February at 10am.

A performance we’ve been waiting five years for is finally upon us and we… pic.twitter.com/7dBFp0tDkn

— Brighton & Hove Pride (@PrideBrighton) February 13, 2025

Brighton Pride, widely recognized as one of the UK’s most significant LGBTQ+ festivals, attracts thousands of attendees each year. Known for its colourful parades, inclusive atmosphere, and world-class musical performances, the festival has previously hosted stars such as Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, and Christina Aguilera. Mariah Carey’s upcoming performance is expected to draw massive crowds eager to see the five-time Grammy Award winner bring her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits to the stage.

With a career spanning over three decades, Mariah Carey remains one of the most influential and best-selling artists of all time. She has sold over 200 million records worldwide, with iconic hits such as ‘Fantasy‘, ‘We Belong Together‘, and her everlasting holiday favourite, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You‘. Beyond her music, Carey has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, frequently voicing her support for the community and receiving the GLAAD Ally Award for her contributions in 2016.
Brighton Pride is set to take place from August 1-3, 2025, featuring a variety of events, including the iconic Pride Parade, the Pride Village Party, and the We Are Fabuloso concert in Preston Park, where Carey will be headlining. The festival’s theme for 2025 will center around love, unity, and resilience, reinforcing its mission to promote equality and inclusion.

Tickets for Brighton Pride 2025 go on sale on February 20, 2025, with high demand expected due to Carey’s star power. Fans and festival-goers are encouraged to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment. The full lineup for Brighton & Hove Pride 2025 has yet to be announced. Historically, the festival has featured a diverse range of artists and performers across multiple stages, including cabaret tents, dance tents, and community village areas. Attendees can expect a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and community.

Kylie holds the UK record for the only artist who has had albums peaking at number one in five different decades, from the 1980s to 2024. Her albums have spent 493 weeks in the charts since her debut in 1979, and she has seven number one songs in her discography. Her first charting album “Kylie” peaked at number one in 1988 and charted for 67 weeks, her “Greatest Hit compilation” also achieved the number one position in 1992 and charted for eleven weeks, and almost ten years later “Fever” released in 2001 also peaked at number one and eventually spent 85 weeks on UK charts. In 2010, “Aphrodite” ensure Kylie another number one (and included hit “All the Lovers“), followed by “Golden” in 2018, “Step Back in Time” in 2019, “Disco” in 2020 and sister albums “Tension” and “Tension II” IN 2023 and 2024.

Kylie has previously performed one-off shows and festivals in the UK, even headlining Glastonbury in 2019. While her last UK performances are rather recent, with some concerts taking place this summer and a few festivals played in 2023, her upcoming “Tensions Tour” will mark her first world tour since 2011. So far, there are stops planned in Australia, Asia North America, and many countries in Europe, including the UK (which, despite being the smallest country on the tour’s map, is also the one with more stops!).

Here are all the stops planned so far for Kylie’s 2025 UK Tour:

May, 16 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK

May, 17 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle, UK

May, 19 – AO Arena, Manchester, UK

May, 20 – AO Arena, Manchester, UK

May, 22 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, UK

May, 23 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield, UK

May, 26 – The O2, London, UK

May, 27 – The O2, London, UK

May, 30 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, UK

May, 31 – BP pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK

June, 2 – The O2, London, UK

June, 3 – The O2, London, UK

June, 5 – BP pulse LIVE, Birmingham, UK

June, 6 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK

Originally, less dates were scheduled, but more had to be added to satisfy the extreme demand. With a career that ranges over decades, (and with success in each and every decade), Kylie Minogue is ready to take the UK by storm with her much-awaited Tensions Tour. Most UK dates are already sold out, but tickets for London, Birmingham and Glasgow are still available. Check out Kylie’s website for more info.

Tension II is the high-energy sibling of the number one album Tension, which features Minogue’s viral hit ‘Padam Padam’. This new album includes thirteen anthems alongside collaborations with Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo, Diplo, The Blessed Madonna and Sia.

Tension II Tracklist:

1. Lights Camera Action
2. Taboo
3. Someone For Me
4. Good As Gone
5. Kiss Bang Bang
6. Diamonds
7. Hello
8. Dance To The Music
9. Shoulda Left Ya
10. Edge Of Saturday Night (with The Blessed Madonna)
11. My Oh My (with Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo)
12. Midnight Ride (with Orville Peck & Diplo)
13. Dance Alone (with Sia)

The ‘Spinning Around’ singer will visit Australia, Asia, North America, Europe and the United Kingdom, with the UK leg including shows in Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham and London.

TENSION TOUR You have no idea how hard it has been to keep all the planning and preparation from you But it’s time and I. CAN’T. WAIT! For more info head to https://t.co/QlfkD592gV … See you sooonn!! pic.twitter.com/g0kibxCecj

— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) September 19, 2024

As far as the setlist goes, Minogue hints that fans can expect to hear her most iconic hits from Tension and Tension II, alongside memorable tracks from her five decade career.

Tickets for the Tension 2025 Tour will be available for presale on September 25 at 10am BST before general sale goes ahead September 27.

Tour dates:

16.5.2025– OVO Hydro, Glasgow

17.5.2025 – Utilita Arena, Newcastle

19.5.2025 – AO Arena, Manchester

22.5.2025 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

23.5.2025 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield

26.5.2025 – The O2, London

27.5.2025 – The O2, London

30.5.2025 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

31.5.2025 – BP Pulse LIVE, Birmingham

As dynamic pricing causes ticket prices to spike during queueing, which rightfully continues to worry fans ahead of securing their tickets, fans can remain calm as Pink News reveals as estimation for intended prices for each ticket for Minogue’s UK arena tour. However, these estimations remain under speculation until presale commences on September 25.

I’m 2 seconds away, I’m right around the corner now ….. Lights Camera Action video OUT TOMORROW! pic.twitter.com/fo5MG633ox

— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) September 26, 2024

To welcome the commencement of Minogue’s Tension II and the Tension 2025 Tour, the Australian icon released a music video for ‘Lights Camera Action’, the lead single for Tension II, as fans rushed to get their tickets for the upcoming tour.

The Tension Tour announcement follows the huge success of Minogue’s Las Vegas residency, and her legendary Hyde Park show earlier this summer. Following this, it’s ‘In Your Eyes’ and best interest to get tickets for Minogue’s biggest and most iconic tour yet.

Minogue, whose illustrious career spans decades, last graced the BST Hyde Park stage in 2015, leaving an indelible mark with her performance. Minogue expressed her excitement about returning to BST Hyde Park, stating, “I can’t wait to return to BST Hyde Park this summer. My last appearance at this iconic event was in 2015 and it was a truly unforgettable experience. So excited to see you all again!”

Fans can anticipate a showcase of Minogue’s greatest hits, including chart-toppers like ‘Love at First Sight’, ‘Spinning Around’, and ‘Can’t Get You out of My Head’, alongside the summer anthem of 2023, ‘Padam Padam’. With the accompaniment of dancers, captivating costume changes, and a repertoire of timeless classics, Minogue’s performance promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the festival.

Kylie Minogue’s upcoming BST Hyde Park gig marks her first appearance at the festival in nine years, following her headline performance in 2015 while promoting her 12th studio album, ‘Kiss Me Once.’ 

Minogue joins a prestigious lineup of previously confirmed headliners including Shania Twain (July 7), Andrea Bocelli (July 5), Robbie Williams (July 6), and Stray Kids (July 14), with further artists expected to be announced in the coming months. Tickets for the event are set to go on sale next Wednesday (February 21)and are available here, with a pre-sale available on Monday (February 19), sponsored by American Express.

In addition to her performance at BST Hyde Park, Minogue was recently announced as the recipient of the BRIT Awards’ 2024 global icon award, further cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in the music industry. She is also nominated for international artist of the year and is set to perform at the televised ceremony on 2 March.

Moreover, the vocalist has claimed multiple awards throughout her distinguished career including three BRIT Awards, 18 ARIA Awards, and two MTV Awards. Kylie Minogue currently stands as the only female artist to achieve a No.1 album in five consecutive decades in the UK.

Her latest album, ‘Tension’, released in September 2023, received critical acclaim and features the hit single ‘Padam Padam’, which earned her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Dance Recording. With accolades spanning multiple decades, Minogue’s forthcoming performance at BST Hyde Park serves as a testament to her enduring popularity.

Kylie Minogue continues to captivate audiences worldwide, capping off a triumphant year highlighted by her Grammy wins and iconic status in the music industry. Stay tuned for more updates on BST Hyde Park’s evergrowing lineup as the event draws closer.

In an Instagram post with o2uk, Kylie Minogue announces that there is a chance to win “two free tickets to this intimate event” in a video. There are 700 pairs of tickets available to win if you are a Virgin Media Broadband or O2 customer.

Commenting on the exclusive gig, Kylie said “I’m thrilled to be returning to London to play such an intimate venue. It’s going to be a really special evening playing some favourites from throughout my career and of course from my new album out that week. I can’t wait to see some of you there!”

Check out Kylie’s announcement on Instagram below:

On September 22, Kylie will be releasing her sixteenth studio album Tension. The upcoming album was announced in May and will be her most recent album since her 2020 disco album Disco. The singer has already released two singles from Tension. The lead single of the album “Padam Padam” was released on May 18 and “Tension” was released on August 31.

A total of eleven songs are to be included in the Tension standard edition of the album with songs titled “Hold On to Now”, “You Still Get Me High”, and “10 Out of 10” featuring Dutch DJ and electronic music producer Olivier Heldens.

Watch the official music video for Kylie Minogue’s “Padam Padam” on YouTube below:

The 55-year-old pop sensation is the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time with over 80 million records sold worldwide. She released her debut studio album Kylie in 1988 which peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and became the fifth best-selling album of the decade.

Since then, the musician has released fifteen albums and has received a variety of accolades including a Grammy Award, three Brit Awards, seventeen ARIA Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and six MO Awards.

In addition to her music career, Kylie has been heavily involved in philanthropy. She contributed to a recording of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in order to raise money for anti-famine efforts in Ethiopia. She is also a sponsor and ambassador for breast cancer cause since her diagnosis in 2005.

To enter the ballot for a chance to win tickets to see Kylie Minogue at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, enter on the website here.

The ballot is live and will end on Thursday 14 September 2023.

Kylie Minogue UK Gig Date:

22/09/2023 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush – London

Minogue will perform a selection of her greatest hits as well as tracks from her upcoming album, Tension, coming out on 22nd September.

In a press statement, Minogue shared, “I’m so excited to announce that I am teaming up with ITV for An Audience with at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall! I’ll be performing some of my favourite tracks from throughout my career and no doubt answering some surprising questions from the audience. I can’t wait to share this moment with you all.”

The performance will take place on 1st December, with ITV confirming that the show will be aired later this year. The air date has not yet been specified.

ITV shared the news on Twitter, writing, “It’s been hard to keep this one a secret… Get ready for an unforgettable evening, hosted by global icon and pop superstar Kylie Minogue!“

It’s been hard to keep this one a secret… Get ready for an unforgettable evening, hosted by global icon and pop superstar, @kylieminogue!

An Audience With Kylie, coming later this year to ITV1 and @ITVX pic.twitter.com/OCOUZ4mNiz

— ITV (@ITV) August 29, 2023

Minogue shared her excitement via Twitter too, writing, “I am thrilled to announce, in partnership with ITV, ‘An Audience With’  <Me/Kylie/Moi/Yours Truly>.“  

I am thrilled to announce, in partnership with @ITV, ‘An Audience With’ <Me/Kylie/Moi/Yours Truly>, live from London’s iconic @RoyalAlbertHall. Pre order my new album Tension from the official store to get access to the exclusive fan pre sale on September 6th!… pic.twitter.com/D0OLlHFsu7 — Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) August 30, 2023

Priority booking for Friends & Patrons opens 10am BST on 6th September, whilst general sale goes live at 10am BST on 10th September. Tickets are available to purchase here.

Minogue released her titular single “Tension” from her newest album today.

This single follows the release of her track “Padam Padam” which became her first UK Top 10 track in 12 years.

Speaking on her upcoming album, Minogue shared, “I started this album with an open mind and a blank page. Unlike my last two albums there wasn’t a ‘theme,’ it was about finding the heart or the fun or the fantasy of that moment and always trying to service the song. I wanted to celebrate each song’s individuality and to dive into that freedom. I would say it’s a blend of personal reflection, club abandon and melancholic high.”

Minogue and Williams released “Kids” in 2000; the duet was co-written by Williams and his writing partner Guy Chambers. The single originated from Williams and Minogue’s initial stages of their partnership; the two first started to work together when Minogue asked Williams to write music for her album Light Years. During the songwriting process, the two singers felt the creative chemistry between themselves and decided to turn “Kids” into a duet rather than a solo track for Minogue. The two later worked together the following year; Williams lent his writing talents to Minogue in 2001 when he co-wrote the track “Your Disco Needs You“.

During a recent appearance on Fox FM, Williams alluded to a reunion with the certified pop princess. The 48-year-old singer stated, “I need to ask her, maybe I should do that on this radio station right here, right now. Kylie, please come and sing with me. I’d love it if you did.” When pressed for more information, the “Let Me Entertain You” singer said, “I cannot confirm or deny [but] I will be singing a song that isn’t a Robbie Williams song. I’ll just put that out there.” Williams has also been vocal in his reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the singer took to social media to post a tribute to the 96 year old monarch.

I am truly saddened at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She represented Britain around the world with poise and strength – my thoughts are with the Royal Family and all who loved her. pic.twitter.com/kvCgas86aL

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) September 9, 2022

This week saw Williams make a recent return to the UK charts; the multiple Brit award-winning artist released XXV on 9th September 2022. The compilation album was released via Columbia Records and serves to commemorate the singer’s 25th anniversary as a solo artist. The album is the singer’s tenth greatest hits LP and comes with a twist on the format; the release contains re-worked, re-recorded and orchestrated renditions of the singer’s most beloved tracks from his long and storied solo career. The album contains many reimagined songs, including an XXV version of Williams’ fourth solo single, “Angels” the new version was released as XXV’s lead single on 7th June 2022.

My new album XXV is out September 9th, celebrating 25 years as a solo artist. Available on CD, cassette & 2LP vinyl – click the link to pre-order now x https://t.co/6H7tHeWYuH pic.twitter.com/DclexJHLYq

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) June 21, 2022

Recent data released via the UK official charts confirmed that Williams’ new album could reach the top of the album charts. The singer’s thirteenth studio album is outselling the rest of the top 10 albums combined and is tipped to become the UK’s number one album. If it continues to sell well, XXV will become Williams’ fourteenth solo number one album in the UK. The Stoke on Trent native first broke into the charts as a solo artist with his debut album, Life Thru A Lens; the album was released on 29th September 1997. The album marked a sharp re-direction from his boyband days and saw Williams adopt the Britpop sound, which was prominent during the 90s.

Thank you @kylieminogue for letting us be your backing band. We love you pic.twitter.com/qgEEHwgIps

— Coldplay (@coldplay) June 5, 2022

Thank YOU @coldplay for letting me join the band last night. Love you too! pic.twitter.com/qLChtGJvqS — Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) June 6, 2022

This is not the first time the 2001 classic pop hit has been reimagined on stage, three years ago Coldplay and Minogue treated Glastonbury to a now legendary duet. The set took place in 2019 and has been named the most watched Glastonbury performance. Minogue was billed to play the coveted Sunday teatime slot on the Pyramid Stage known as the Legends’ slot, during the set she was joined by Coldplay and both acts performed an acoustic cover of “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”.

The next performance at the New Jersey venue also saw Coldplay duet with another highly influential musician, during the set on Sunday 5th June 2022, the band shared the stage with New Jersey’s hometown hero Bruce Springsteen. The live partnership included such tracks as Springsteen’s classic hit “Dancing In The Dark” and the 2009 single “Working On A Dream”. During the once in the lifetime concert, Springsteen spoke to the crowd concerning frontman Chris Martin’s relationship with “Working On A Dream”, he stated, “Chris said he had this song tattooed on his arm for a while, so I guess I’ve got to sing it with him.”

Full video of Bruce Springsteen performing “Working On A Dream” and “Dancing in the Dark” with Coldplay/Chris Martin at #ColdplayNJ – June 5 | via @buckIands pic.twitter.com/c9ocxRgahU

— CPing Media (@CPingMedia) June 6, 2022

Both sets were part of the “Yellow” hitmakers’ Music Of The Spheres world tour, the group embarked on the tour in support of their ninth studio album Music of the spheres. The tour began this spring with the first performance taking place on 18th March 2022 at Costa Rica’s Estadio Nacional. The band are currently finishing the tour’s US leg and will perform a set in Florida on 14th June 2022. The European leg of the global tour begins on 2nd July 2022 with a set in Germany, after over fifteen European performances Coldplay will play a whopping seven dates at London’s Wembley Stadium.

The band’s ongoing global tour has promised to operate in an environmentally conscious fashion, the tour plans to reduce its emissions by half in comparison to their prior concert series. The multiple Brit award winners recently announced the supporting acts for the UK and European dates of the tour, H.E.R. and London Grammar were confirmed to play alternate dates with Griff and Laura Mvula also now added to the roster.

Coldplay Music Of The Spheres World Tour UK dates

12/08/2022 – Wembley Stadium – London
13/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
16/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
17/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
19/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
20/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
23/08 – Hampden Park Stadium –  Glasgow
24/08 – Hampden Park Stadium – Glasgow

Click here to purchase tickets.

When asked about the collaboration, Years & Years’ Olly Alexander said: “Working with Kylie was a literal dream come true. Her music has consistently inspired me since I was a kid, she is a true icon I am pinching myself this actually happened!!”

On her social media Minogue added “I had so much fun channeling my inner Olly in this video – felt like a KING,” Then she posted on Twitter about the involvement of Jodie Harsh “Thank you to the ICON Jodie Harsh for this incredible remix of ‘A Second To Midnight’,”

Thank you to the ICON @jodieharsh for this incredible remix of A Second To Midnight @yearsandyears which is out NOW, have a great NYE Lovers! https://t.co/GiEb1tQjNU pic.twitter.com/UMyBD4mFqq

— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) December 31, 2021

In celebration of the New Year, Minogue and Years & Years have released an official remix of the track.  “A Second To Midnight (Jodie Harsh Remix)” can be listened to at the link below.

Writing on Instagram, Harsh said: “Couldn’t get to the final day of 2021 without a special musical treat! My remix of ‘A Second To Midnight’ is out everywhere NOW! I loved making this so much – hope it gets you dancing way into the new year.”

 

 

 

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Earlier this year, Years & Years’ also collaborated with Kylie for a joint remix of “Starstruck”. The original song was released in April. Alexander then followed this up with a piano arrangement of another Minogue song “Love At First Sight”.

In addition to this, Minogue also joined Years & Years to celebrate the new year with a performance on BBC’s One’s The Big New Years & Years Eve Party with Kylie and Pet Shop Boys. For those who missed it, you can watch the show on BBC iPlayer.