The Kaiser Chiefs will return to Latitude to celebrate 20 years since their debut, seven-time platinum album ‘Employment.’ The Leeds-based band burst on the scene in the mid-2000s, becoming one of Britain’s most beloved indie rock bands with their anthemic choruses and high-energy stage presence. Their fan-favourites like ‘I Predict a Riot’ and ‘Ruby’, will bring their dynamic indie rock sound back to the festival.

Leon Bridges, a soul singer-songwriter renowned for his smooth vocals and retro-inspired sound, will perform on the Saturday. Blending classic R&B with a modern twist, Bridges first captured attention with his 2015 debut album, ‘Coming Home’, an album rooted in 1960s soul.

His follow up albums ‘Good Thing’, ‘Gold-Diggers Sound’, and ‘Leon’ solidified his place in the modern soul scene and ensure that his set will be a moving performance. Alongside Latitude, he is set to play various other UK shows in July.

Sunday will see the legendary French-duo Air take the stage, transporting festival-goers to their ethereal soundscapes. N

icolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel are pioneers of dreamy, retro-futuristic pop and their 1998 debut album ‘Moon Safari’ remains a highlight of their discography. Their live performances are renowned for being deeply immersive and mesmerising with their Latitude 2025 set expected to be a standout performance.

Among these three, the other named additional artists are Alison Moyet, Alessi Rose, Buena Vista All Stars, Example, Feeder, Palace, Pale Waves, Amble, Corto.Alto, Hamish Hawk, Infinity Song, Kingfishr, Lambrini Girls, Låpsley, MRCY, NOFUN!, Scouting for Girls, Sorry, Sprints, The Kiffness, The Royston Club, and The War and Treaty.

Latitude Festival, established in 2006, has built a reputation for its diverse blend of music, comedy, literature, and performing arts. Set in the picturesque Henham Park, the festival offers a unique cultural experience, attracting attendees with its eclectic programming and scenic surroundings.

 The 2025 festival continues this tradition, featuring a mix of established an emerging artists across varying genres. In addition to the musical acts, the comedy lineup includes Greg Davies, Bridgest Christie, Reggie Watts, and Josh Baulf.

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With these additions to Latitude’s lineup, the 2025 festival is set to deliver another unforgettable weekend, celebrating both fresh voices and timeless talent.

Hot off his latest EP collaboration with Texas group Khruangbin (titled Texas Moon and released yesterday), the new dates are only the latest addition to his already extensive touring schedule. Other artists who will be seen supporting Bridges include Chiiild, an experimental soul group from Canada, and Kirby.

Bridges has said on his excitement over touring that “Live performance has always been a constant in my life, from the early days of my debut album Coming Home to all of the global festivals and the more recent Gold-Diggers Sound album …. I feel the most alive on stage and cannot wait to … celebrate with my fans. We are going to put on a truly unforgettable live show.“

Yo! I’m excited to announce my new tour, “ The Boundless Tour” and this time I’m rockin with @LittleDragon! Whether you’ve been here since day one, came in through the Khru EPs or my collaborations, or saw me this past Fall on the Gold-Diggers Sound club tour, pic.twitter.com/PpYtRoYSvL

— Leon Bridges (@leonbridges) February 17, 2022

The new tour is only another sign of the good fortune Bridges’ career has had over the past few years. Being nominated for Grammies is a regular occurrence for him, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2019 for his single “Bet Ain’t Worth The Hand“. His latest album, Gold-Diggers Sound, has also been nominated for Best R&B Album, but we’re still waiting to hear the Grammies verdict on that one.

However, maybe the acclaim of his latest EP with Khruangbin is enough. Bridges certainly got a lot out of making it, believing that “we’re redefining how people perceive Texas music—that beautiful marriage of country and R&B—and really paying homage to that“. Whatever the case, the critics seemed to love it, with The FADER arguing that it “Could easily sit next to Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” Barry White’s “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby,” and Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing“.

Thanks so much @youtubemusic! Check out Texas Moon on #YouTubeMusic y’all https://t.co/uakG6m1rUy pic.twitter.com/5uGTCdYZ0P — Leon Bridges (@leonbridges) February 18, 2022

In terms of getting tickets for Bridges’ shows, the good news is that they’ll be on sale very soon. Pre-sales will be occurring next Tuesday, with the general sale following next Friday. Both will occur at 10 am. If you’re interested, you can look here. If you want to know when Bridges will be coming to the UK, you can look below.

Leon Bridges UK Tour Dates

17/06/2022 – O2 Apollo – Manchester
18/06 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
19/06 – O2 Academy – Bristol
21/06 – Eventim Apollo – London
22/06 – Eventim Apollo – London
23/06 – Brighton Dome – Brighton
26/06 – The Helix – Dublin
27/06 – Usher Hall – Edinburgh