Today, the rapper shared details of a “one-night-only” concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London to commemorate five years since the release of his sophomore effort. The concert will take place on Tuesday, June 17.

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Tickets out Friday 12pm.
Royal Albert Hall. pic.twitter.com/29AI5FQg0x

— J Hus (@jhus) May 28, 2025

A press release promised that the upcoming gig will bring the “genre-defining sound of ‘Big Conspiracy’ back to the stage – and bigger than ever”. It continued, saying that “This will be an intimate and deeply personal show, honouring an album that helped redefine the sound of British music.”

‘Big Conspiracy’ dropped in January 24, 2024, following a social media announcement from Hus the day before its release. It debuted at No. 1 on the UK Album Charts, and hosted Top 40-charting singles such as ‘Must Be’ and ‘No Denying’. Collaborators on the record include afrobeats icon Burna Boy, UK R&B star Ella Mai and Jamaican singer-songwriter Koffee.

Mixing multiple genres such as afrobeats, hip-hop, grime, R&B and garage, it was received critical acclaim from major publications. The Line Of Best Fit gave it a 9/10 review, saying that “Big Conspiracy is an album that certifies J Hus as one of the most influential artists in UK music.” It also earned him a nomination for the 2021 Brit Award for ‘British Album of the Year’.

In a time of rising ticket fees and dynamic pricing controversy, Hus has kept the prices for this show as low as possible, with tickets costed at £30. The press release expanded on this decision: “In an era of rising costs and inaccessible shows, this decision reflects Hus’ ongoing commitment to his community – making sure the people who made the music matter most can be there in person,”

The Royal Albert Hall has featured nights from hip-hop artists before, such as Nas for his 2024 tour honouring the 30^th anniversary of his debut album ‘Illmatic‘. Public Enemy are also set to take to the stage for a show on June 27.

Tickets will go on general sale at 12pm BST tomorrow, on Friday (May 30). You can purchase tickets and find event details here on Ticketmaster.

A press release says that the show will see the legendary group “take the stage for a night of politically charged, high-energy hip-hop, celebrating their legacy”.

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In the same release, Public Enemy frontman Chuck D shared his excitement for the upcoming show: “We are honoured to have this opportunity to stand on the Royal Albert Hall stage and perform under the same renowned roof that the greats from Hendrix to Pavarotti, from the Beatles to my brothers Cypress Hill have. Thank you, London. We’ll see you soon.”

The concert will be the first UK show that Chuck D, Flava Flav and the crew have played in over a decade. Their first UK show saw them step to the stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1987 alongside LL Cool J and Eric B & Rakim. A few years back, Chuck spoke to NME about their memories of the tour: “We knew that the other Def Jam acts we were playing with would see the UK as being a drop-off for them, because in the States they were revered.

We went in there like we were going to take everything else in the world. We did things like we did in the United States, like we’d play the concert and then be in the tube right after the concert with the people. Or we’d rally the people in the streets before the concert. We wanted to spill blood on the stage.”

He also spoke to The Guardian in 2022 about Public Enemy and their impact here in Britian: “The English language had taken over the world, so we thought: why not plug hip-hop into it? The British had beaten the English language into so many cultures; bringing rap music back to the UK was our British invasion.”

Public Enemy have kept their schedule quite clear over the past few years, playing gigs here and there in the US. The group have just confirmed themselves as support for Guns ‘N’ Roses on their 2025 tour, alongside Rival Sons and Sex Pistols.

Tickets for the show will go on sale this Friday (April 4) at 9am. You can visit here to view and purchase tickets.

DiFranco, a trailblazer in the independent music scene, is renowned for both her music and activism. Her genre-bleding work fuses elements of punk, folk, jazz, and electronica, while displaying a DIY ethos. DiFranco founded her label, Righteous Babe Records, in 1990, about which she told BandWagon, “I realized a label wasn’t something that aligned with my purpose. A label meant moulding my image to fit someone else’s definition of my music. F*** all of that”. Over her three-decade career, DiFranco has released 23 albums, collaborated with artists as varied as R&B saxophonist Maceo Parker and folk legend Utah Phillips, and carved out a space for politically conscious, genre-defying music.

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Her 2025 show comes on the back of Unprecedented Sh!t, DiFranco’s 23rd studio album, which landed in May to critical acclaim. The album garnered notable attention for its bold sonic experimentation, largely thanks to producer BJ Burton’s innovative contributions. As HotPress noted, the album reflects DiFranco’s signature willingness to explore diverse sounds, blending elements like electro-inspired backdrops with her soulful vocals and thoughtful lyrics. The title track itself has been described as a “manifesto” in which DiFranco addresses concerns about the socio-political climate in the U.S. Burton’s avant-garde production adds an unexpected and fresh dimension to DiFranco’s style.

Stereoboard highlighted tracks like “You Forgot to Speak,” where DiFranco’s layered vocals and Burton’s rich production showcase a mesmerizing blend of folk and experimental sounds. The review praised the use of backward samples and unusual textures that give the album a distinctively avant-garde feel while maintaining DiFranco’s strong lyricism and message-driven songwriting​.

While Mitchell is perhaps best known for Hadestown, her roots lie in the folk tradition. She has released several solo albums that have drawn comparisons to the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Her work, including the widely praised Young Man in America and The Brightness, explores deeply personal themes with a sharp eye for the political landscape.

Tickets will be available from October 11, with a presale beginning on October 10.

In a post on the singer’s Instagram page, he shared a video of him performing his song “Wake Me Up” from his 2011 album + in the living room of an overwhelmed and excited fan.

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Sheeran said in his post “So I did some surprise pop up gigs in fans houses, secretly recording a live version of Autumn Variations where each song is recorded in a different fans living room, but all of it was a total surprise.” The Instagram teaser also revealed that “The fan living room live Autumn Variations album coming soon, proper album out September 29th go preorder you legends x”.

The pop star’s upcoming seventh album is produced by Aaron Dessner of American band The National, who also worked with Sheeran on his album - (Subtract) which was released in May and marked the end of the singer’s so-called “mathematical era”. In a statement via Rolling Stone, Sheeran spoke on working with Dessner, stating “When I recorded ‘-’ (‘Subtract’) with Aaron Dessner, we clicked immediately. We wrote and recorded non-stop and this album was born out of that partnership. I feel he has captured the feeling of autumn so wonderfully in his sonics and I hope everyone loves it as much as I do.”.

It is said that Sheeran’s upcoming Autumn Variations is inspired by a piece of 19th century orchestral work by composer Edward Elgar, titled Enigma Variations.

Sheeran will be promoting his new album by performing Autumn Variations in full at London’s Royal Albert Hall this November. Tickets are available here.

Recording the live version of Autumn Variations is not the only surprise the “Eyes Closed” singer has given fans recently. Last week, the musician surprised two fans in Las Vegas by giving an unplanned performance at their wedding. For their special day, Sheeran performed the song “Magical” from his upcoming LP. The singer uploaded this moment to his Instagram, with the caption “Crashed a wedding, this is Magical x”

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You can preorder Autumn Variations here.

Tour dates:

18/11/2023 – Royal Albert Hall – London

19/11 – Royal Albert Hall – London

The band will make 3 stops across the UK, performing for their fans in Glasgow, London and Manchester.

Taking to social media, the band said “Can’t wait to spend time on tour with all you beautiful people.”

Presenting: The 5 Seconds of Summer Show World Tour 2023!

Can’t wait to spend time on tour with all you beautiful people. Presales start from Tuesday next week. General tickets on sale Friday April 14th 10am local time (US and EUROPE). South America dates will be updated very… pic.twitter.com/jukyjN1NIt

— 5 Seconds of Summer (@5SOS) April 6, 2023

This will be the band’s most ambitious tour yet, aiming to pack the best of their 5 albums into one show. Frontman Luke Hemmings said on Instagram, “My only regret is that I won’t be able to watch this show.”  

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In addition to their tour announcement, the band also revealed their plans to release a live album this month. The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall will be released digitally on 14th April 2023. Physical copies of the album will be made available for purchase on 14th July 2023. The live album was recorded during a one-night-only show in 2022 in which the band performed alongside a 12-piece string orchestra and a 12-member gospel choir.

The show at The Royal Albert Hall included a mix of their biggest hits spanning their 5 albums, as well as some deeper album tracks for their true fans, with this being a particularly special venue for the group. 5SOS shared that they busked outside the venue when they first moved to the UK to write their first album 10 years ago.

On stage, drummer Ashton Irwin said, “‘The Feeling of Falling Upwards’ is simply supposed to describe to you the feeling that we have experienced together, the feeling of taking a leap of faith on such a fickle thing like music and sharing this experience together year after year, season after season of our lives.”

The tracklist for The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall is below:

1. OVERTURE
2. COMPLETE MESS
3. CAROUSEL
4. Me, Myself & I
5. She Looks So Perfect
6. Amnesia
7. Lie To Me
8. Caramel
9. Outer Space
10. Youngblood
11. Red Desert
12. Jet Black Heart
13. Older (feat. Sierra Deaton)
14. Take My Hand
15. Teeth
16. Ghost of You
17. Bad Omens

Tickets for The 5 Seconds of Summer Show will be available from 12th April and can be purchased here.

3/10/2023 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow

4/10/2023 – AO Arena – Manchester

5/10/2023 – The O2 – London

Book your seat for a once-in-a-lifetime night of Bond music with @shirleybassey, @garbage and more @RoyalAlbertHall for #TheSoundOf007InConcert. pic.twitter.com/aMw7tFkE1a

— James Bond (@007) July 28, 2022

The James Bond film series’ standout soundtrack will be showcased within the upcoming event; the concert has been curated by celebrated composer David Arnold. The English movie composer’s credits include five James Bond films along with such blockbusters as Independence Day, Hot Fuzz and the BBC tv show Little Britain. Set to headline the concert is Dame Shirley Bassey, the legendary singer best known for her work within the Bond films. Dame Bassey has a long association with the Bond franchise; the singer lent her vocal talents to the themes of Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker.

To celebrate 60 years of Bond, I will be joining some other wonderful artistes to perform, for one night only, at the Royal Albert Hall! The Sound of 007 In Concert is taking place on Tuesday, October 4th.https://t.co/yjbHBDWpaO — Dame Shirley Bassey (@shirleybassey) July 28, 2022

Also billed to perform at The Sound Of 007 are a host of special guests and artists featured in the Bond soundtracks. Also scheduled to take the London stage is rock group Garbage, fronted by Scottish singer Shirley Manson; the band performed the theme for the 19th Bond film The World Is Not Enough. Also included in the lineup is singer Celeste; the singer will join further acts to perform new renditions of the film’s classic theme songs. Backing Dame Bassey and the event’s star-studded lineup is the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, confirmed to conduct throughout the event is Nicholas Dodd.

Artistic Director of the Royal Albert Hall, Lucy Noble, has given the following statement concerning the upcoming event, “We could not be more honoured to host this landmark anniversary of one of the world’s greatest franchises. The Hall has forged an indelible association with 007 over many years and we are delighted to help them celebrate.“

He’s got a licence to kill. We’ve got a licence to thrill.

Introducing 60 years of Bond – a series of electrifying concerts including film screenings with a live orchestra, and even a special appearance from @shirleybassey herself

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— Royal Albert Hall (@RoyalAlbertHall) July 28, 2022

Also commenting on the upcoming concert, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, James Bond producers, have stated, “Music has always played a vital role in the success of the 007 series. Over the sixty-year history, we have been blessed with the extraordinary talents of legendary composers and artists who have created the most powerful and moving musical contributions to our twenty five films. The Sound of 007 in Concert on October 4th will celebrate their tremendous achievements.“

The Royal Albert Hall will also be celebrating the James Bond film franchise in November with a string of screenings of the series’ most recent releases. The venue will host the screenings with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra providing a live rendition of the film’s soundtrack, instalments included within the series of in-concert screenings are Spectre, Skyfall and Casino Royale.

Further information concerning the concert and its billed performers are yet to be announced, along with the event’s partner charity. Tickets for The Sound Of 007 go on sale on 10 am on Monday August 1^st 2022, and pre-sale for Friends and Patrons of The Royal Albert Hall went on sale today.

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Of the list of venues, many are in London based, with venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Alexandra Palace, the Southbank Centre, the English National Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the National Theatre receiving a collected £165million in low-interest repayable finance. However, many Northern venues have also received funding, with venues such as The Factory in Manchester receiving £21 million, Nottingham’s Broadway receiving £144,000, and the Turner Contemporary in Margate receiving £264,000.

UK culture minister, Oliver Dowden spoke positively about the donations, stating that this portion of funding was withheld initially to help health officials assess “changing public health picture. This government promised it would be here for culture, and today’s announcement is proof we’ve kept our word.” Dowden said in a statement.

“The £1 billion invested so far through the Culture Recovery Fund has protected tens of thousands of jobs at cultural organisations across the UK, with more support still to come through a second round of applications. Today we’re extending a huge helping hand to the crown jewels of UK culture, so that they can continue to inspire future generations all around the world.”