The tour is set to kick off in Leeds on March 27, 2025, before moving on to major cities such as Birmingham, Sheffield, London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Liverpool. It will wrap up by late April. Fans in Ireland can also catch Ocean Colour Scene in Dublin, but Kula Shaker won’t be performing at the Irish dates.

Ocean Colour Scene, known for their anthems “The Riverboat Song” and “The Day We Caught The Train,” have been captivating audiences for over three decades. With their three Top 5 albums and nine Top 20 single. Their sound has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of soul, folk, and blues into their Britpop roots, ensuring that their shows remain fresh while still delivering the hits.

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Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS emerged from the ashes of several indie bands and the city’s thriving music scene. Their big break came in 1996 with the release of their second album, Moseley Shoals, which catapulted them to Britpop stardom. The album featured some of their most iconic tracks, including “The Riverboat Song,” “The Day We Caught The Train,” and “You’ve Got It Bad.” Moseley Shoals sold over a million copies and became a defining record of the Britpop era. Notably, NME praised the album as “a fine, occasionally stunning record,” cementing the band’s status as one of the decade’s essential acts Kula Shaker, who will support Ocean Colour Scene throughout the UK portion of the tour, first rose to prominence in the ’90s with hits like “Tattva” and “Hush.” The band took a hiatus before returning to the music scene, most recently releasing their seventh album, Natural Magik, in 2024. Reflecting on their long-standing friendship with Ocean Colour Scene, Kula Shaker said: “We go way back with OCS – great musicians and even better friends. Some of our earliest gigs were with them, including shows at the Splash Club in London before Kula Shaker were signed.”

UK TOUR NEWS!

Kula Shaker will join @OCSmusic as very special guests on their 2025 UK tour! 

 General sale: Fri, Oct 4, 10am.

Pre-sale: Wed, Oct 2, 10am (sign up below).
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See you in 2025! pic.twitter.com/AI6ih9JekH

— Kula Shaker (@kulashaker) September 27, 2024

This tour isn’t the first time Ocean Colour Scene has shared the stage with other notable acts. In 2018, they hit the road with soul legends Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Simon Fowler, the band’s frontman, reflected on that experience, saying, “We couldn’t quite believe that Martha Reeves was supporting us, it seemed absurd. But our crowd loved it, she went down really well.”

Tickets for the 2025 tour go on sale at 10 am BST on Friday, October 4. Fans eager to secure their spots can also access pre-sale tickets two days earlier, on Wednesday, October 2, by signing up online here. Both bands are expected to deliver crowd-pleasing performances, with Ocean Colour Scene’s life-affirming sing-alongs and Kula Shaker’s dynamic psychedelic rock making for a nostalgic yet refreshing combination.

Tickets for the general public are currently on sale here, with a variety of ticket options available, including single-night camping, day passes, weekend passes, and family packages. The introduction of a Family One ticket provides families with one child a discounted rate on individual ticket prices. Ticket purchasers also have the option to pay off the balance in installments.

Deva Fest has gained popularity for its diverse lineup, bringing together a mix of established and emerging artists. Acts slated to appear alongside the headliners include Rebecca Ferguson, Toyah Wilcox & Robert Fripp, East 17, Sleeper, and Symphonic Ibiza.

Founder Phil Marston expressed excitement about the festival’s return to Cholmondeley Castle, stating, “After the huge success last year, we didn’t think we’d be able to top it, but we’re confident this is our best lineup yet. We’re delighted to have already sold thousands of tickets in our pre-sale and it’s great to see so many people will be returning to the festival for the fourth time. Deva Fest aims to bring you a festival that has top quality musicians and comedians, fantastic street food and drink from local vendors, and entertainment the whole family can enjoy together.”

Deva Fest attracted 15,000 visitors over the course of the three-day weekend event in 2023. Consequently, this year, organisers have introduced a fourth night on Thursday, August 8, featuring performances on the Heart and Soul Stage, including pop singer and songwriter Tom Speight.

The festival’s diverse lineup spans multiple genres, with Friday featuring rising Country star Harleymoon Kemp, electronic duo Utah Saints, and the return of Symphonic Ibiza. The Coral are set to headline Friday’s events.

Saturday’s lineup includes tribute bands Oasis Ltd and The Amy Winehouse Band, as well as performances by British legends East 17 and Rebecca Ferguson. The Human League will close the Saturday night lineup.

Sunday will see the return of festival favourite tribute band Foo Fighterz, blues and roots rock duo When Rivers Meet, Brit Pop legends Sleeper, and Toyah Willcox & Robert Fripp. Ocean Colour Scene are set to close the festival with their ’90s hits.

Organisers promise more artist announcements and features in the coming months, stay tuned for more updates on what looks to be an exciting addition to the British festival calendar.