Loyle Carner, whose stage name is a spoonerism of his given name Benjamin Coyle-Larner, continues to establish himself as one of the most distinctive voices in British hip hop. The 30-year-old rapper from Croydon is building momentum following the release of his fourth studio album ‘hopefully!’, a project that has already been met with critical acclaim and is set to anchor a worldwide tour later this year.

Carner’s reputation has long been tied to his willingness to combine vulnerable lyricism with immersive production. On ‘hopefully!’, the instrumentation is shaped by airy percussion loops, soft layers of synth ambience and lightly strummed guitar lines.

The track ‘home!’ exemplifies his approach, incorporating natural percussion textures alongside the chatter of young children to create a sonic world centered on themes of family and fatherhood. Having become a father of two in recent years, Carner reflected on the process in an interview with Junkee, stating: “I still want to celebrate my family because that’s one of the most important things in my life. It’s trying to find a way of maintaining a mystery or an abstraction as to who they are but still being able to celebrate them in a way that’s meaningful to them when they grow up and listen to it. It’s a really hard thing to navigate. I’m learning, I guess, bit by bit.”

The album’s artwork, featuring Carner’s face marked with felt-tip pen scribbles, reinforces its thematic focus on parenthood and childhood perspective. ‘hopefully!’ follows ‘hugo’ (2022), an album that drew inspiration from Carner’s complex relationship with his father and that propelled him to wider international recognition.

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Carner introduced the new material on a major stage earlier this summer, premiering ‘hopefully!’ at Glastonbury alongside artists including Jorja Smith, Sampha and Ezra Collective. The performance was met with strong reception, and the album went on to reach No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Later in the season, he stepped in for Michael Kiwanuka at We Out Here Festival, headlining the slot to a sold-out crowd.

As his forthcoming tour approaches, Carner has confirmed a lineup of support acts reflecting his collaborative ethos. Dublin rapper Rejjie Snow will join the bill, bringing his genre-blurring style and smooth delivery. Also appearing is Brooklyn rapper and skateboarder Navy Blue, recognized for his introspective verses and textured production. French singer Léa Sen, who previously collaborated with Carner on hugo, contributes her distinctive, soulful presence, while London’s Brian Nasty offers a multi-disciplinary approach that captures the city’s restless creative energy.

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Carner’s four-night residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton this November sold out immediately, underscoring the continued growth of his audience. Following the UK performances, he will bring hopefully! to stages across North America and Australia. In keeping with the family themes that underpin the album, Carner has expressed a desire to have his children join him on portions of the tour, a gesture that reflects the personal experiences at the core of his latest work.

The new record will be the rappers fourth full-length album and first since 2022 Mercury Prize nominee ‘hugo’. 

It will hit the shelves on June 20 – just seven days before he headlines The Other Stage at Glastonbury – and has been described as a “life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.”

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The London rapper recently previewed ‘hopefully!’ with the sudden release of a double single, ‘All I Need/In My Mind’. The two tracks signalled a move in a new direction for Loyle Carner as he paired his hip-hop influence with the sounds of bands such as Big Thief, IDLES, and Fontaines DC.

mxdwn.co.uk covered the double single release, stating that: “‘all I need’ is an upbeat, indie-influenced track with poetic, metaphorical lyrics about searching for peace of mind. ‘In my mind’ takes a more relaxed approach, with a slow tempo and instrumentation that wouldn’t feel out of place on a King Krule record.”

Carner revealed that he formed a band earlier this year, which led to this more alternative style of music, with a statement saying: “After inadvertently forming a band around his ‘Hugo’ tour – a dream of Carner’s throughout his life – the introspective jam of ‘in my mind’ sees Loyle step outside of his comfort zone, whilst also centering on what matters.”

Fans are left purring at the potential of Carner’s fourth album, with all of his previous releases earning critical acclaim and showing a constant evolution in his sound.

His 2017 debut ‘Yesterday’s Gone’ garnered rave reviews and truly put his name on the map, with the 2019 follow-up ‘Not Waving, But Drowning’ earning more mainstream attention with a more modern sounding hip-hop influence.

It was Carner’s 2022 album, ‘hugo’, which led to the London rapper headlining a major stage at Glastonbury for the first time as he closed out Saturday on the West Holts Stage in 2023.

This year he moves further up the Glasto’ card as he will headline The Other Stage on Friday 27 June – just a week after the release of ‘hopefully!’. Following his massive Glastonbury performance, Carner will head out on a world tour.

He will head through Europe during October with performances in the likes of Stockholm, Paris, Berlin and Brussels.

The 30-year-old rapper will then come back home throughout November as he tours his new album to his adoring fans here in the UK. You can catch the full dates below, as Carner heads to London, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Manchester.

 

 

 

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He will then complete his world tour with four dates in Australia in December before heading to America next February and March.

Visit here for tickets to the UK leg of the tour and be sure to pre-order ‘hopefully!’ Before 10am on 29 April for first access to tickets.

Head here to pre-order or pre-save the brand new album.

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Keeping true to her dynamic stage presence and sensual visuals, Dua opened the show with her tunes ‘Training Season’ and ‘End Of An Era’ from her latest studio album ‘Radical Optimism’. The pop artists also gave homage to Australia’s very own AC/DC with a surprise cover of ‘Highway To Hell’, leaving her fans in awe. She closed out the show with chart-topping songs ‘Don’t Start Now’ and ‘Houdini’, delivering a show to remember.

The world tour supports the singer’s third studio album ‘Radical Optimism’, released in May 2024. The album went number 1 in 12 countries including the UK where it became the biggest album debut from a UK female artist since Adele, although not being nominated for a Grammy later on in the same year.

The year 2024 was huge for the artists with milestones such as a headline performance on Glastonbury’s famous Pyramid Stage and her first primetime concert special An Evening With Dua Lipa filmed live at The Royal Albert Hall, followed by the tour kickoff of the Asian leg in Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul and more.

Dua will travel back to Europe in May after her Australian dates before returning to North America in September. The tour consists of multiple nights in most cities, including a four-night run at legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, two sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium in her native city of London and another four-night run at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

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— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) February 2, 2025

The American Pop Star will be stopping at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a capacity of almost 63,000, for six dates which will be taking place on June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, and 16, 2025. Other stops on the Europe Tour include dates in Paris, taking place at the Stade de France in Paris on June 19, 21 and 22.

Of course, because of the incredible success ‘Cowboy Carter‘ has had (including a Grammy), many are wondering what the prices will be like for the tickets: as any other concert, ticket prices vary depending on the venue, seating selection, and available packages.

For instance, at Houston’s NRG Stadium, prices range from $76 to $1,500, depending on seating and VIP packages. In the UK, prices are expected to be in a similar range, though exact figures may vary. So far, it seems that ticket prices range from £71.60 to £950, excluding VIP packages. During presales, regular standing tickets were priced at £224.85, while those closest to the stage were £858.10. These prices are subject to change based on demand and availability.

This won’t be the first time the Grammy Award winner will be performing in the UK, as she in fact has an extensive history of sold out shows in some of the UK’s biggest and most iconic stadiums and arenas. In 2023 she completed the ‘Renaissance World Tour’, performing multiple nights at the Hotspur Stadium, the same as this upcoming tour. The tour was followed by a film, which held its world premiere in late 2023 in London.

In 2026, Beyoncé performed two sold out nights at Wembley Stadium in July for her ‘Formation World Tour’ which promoted the ‘Lemonade’ Album. The stage featured a 60-foot-tall rotating LED screen, water effects, and powerful visuals addressing themes of empowerment and social justice. Between 2013 and 2014 the pop star carried out her most extensive UK tours to date, performing multiple nights in major cities, including London’s O2 Arena, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Tickets for Beyoncé’s upcoming tour can be purchased here.

The frontman said, “This is our fourth visit to India, and the second time to play. First time we played a long show and we could not have asked for a better audience. Thank you for coming today everybody!”

He continued: “Thank you for welcoming us even though we are from Great Britain. Thanks for forgiving us for all of the bad things Great Britain has done.”

The concert was attended by around 75,000 people, the band’s first in India since their appearance at Global Citizen Festival in 2016. Crowd members captured the moment and uploaded it to social media.

Fans have been divided by his apologetic statement – some have praised his gesture, with one user jokingly writing “Chris healing intergenerational trauma with a mic, stage and some tunes”. Others were less enthusiastic, dismissing his comments as “virtue signalling”. Some fans had a problem with his willingness to speak on behalf of another continent, with more than one user asking, “Who says India forgave Britain?”

Tone deaf much ? People enjoying your music does not equate to forgiving colonialists murdering and maiming millions of people for centuries https://t.co/JsLYgQFTlw

— YutaPie (@YukkriYoong) January 22, 2025

The British government colonised India, ruling over from 1858 until 1947, during a period known as The British Raj. The legacy of this colonization is a dark one – while the Brits profited heavily from their rule, India were subject to poverty, famine and social division.

Scholars have claimed that prior to colonialism, Indian living standards may have been “on a par with the developing parts of Western Europe”, and that India’s economic inequality can be traced back to colonial times. The Brits also used the pre-existing caste system to separate people into a social hierarchy and limit the power of most citizens.

It’s been argued that unemployment, famine, poor sanitary conditions, lack of access to education and healthcare, caste-based oppression, religious violence and gender-based violence are all a part of the legacy of colonialism. To this day, Britain has never apologised for colonizing India.

The sales for Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour have been successful, with every scheduled stop selling out. But Indian fans were left disappointed while buying tickets, when the official ticketing site experienced technical issues after going live.

Once the sale ended, tickets for the show were price gouged on other sites, with their costs being bumped up from Rs 4,500 (£40.55) to Rs 384,625 (£3,466). Scammers also took advantage of the situation, offering tickets as part of a lucky draw for people who shared their post.

The band have also announced their Indian concert in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will be streamed live on January 26. It will be available to viewers across the country on Disney+ Hotstar and will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the band.

The pop-rock giants are also set to launch an immersive installation to accompany their 2024 album, ‘Moon Music’. Titled ‘A Film For The Future’, the event will incorporate visuals, music and interactive storytelling to give fans a captivating experience – you can read more on that here, and Chris Martin’s reflections on mental health and music here.

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This is the end.

Thank you for being the heartbeat of this band.
Final live shows taking place 2024/2025.

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— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) January 31, 2024

After releasing a suitably emo video statement filmed in a graveyard, You Me At Six announced that the time has come for them to bid farewell to the band. However, after keeping this a secret for some time, Franceschi told BBC “I’m grateful that we’re in a position where we can celebrate, in real time, with our fans.”

Throughout their career, the “Stay With Me” singers have released 8 studio albums, 2 of which (2014’s Cavalier Youth and 2021’s SUCKAPUNCH) reaching number 1 status, toured extensively and received glowing recognition through a variety of awards. These accomplishments have not gone amiss with the band members, as frontman Franceschi told NME “The thing that mattered the most is longevity, getting closer and closer to that 20 year mark. We don’t need this band for self-indulgent reasons. We’re all really satisfied with what we’ve done, let’s just tie a nice little ribbon or bow around it. You don’t want to be the last ones hanging around at the party. We want to be a band that bowed out, not one that was kicked out.”

When asked about plans for their upcoming farewell tour, the 33-year-old stated “We’ve worked out that our final gig is going to be 20 years to the day since our first ever band practice, which is wild. It wasn’t even deliberate.” However, fans will have to be patient for any more information regarding the tour, as dates are set to be announce in “a couple of months”.

Whilst dates for You Me At Six’s final tour are still unknown, you can ensure you receive information regarding the upcoming shows by signing up here. However, the Surrey based five-piece have some upcoming performances this month, as well as their appearance’s at this year’s Slam Dunk Festival to serve as their penultimate shows. For more information and tickets, click here.

Tour dates:

09/02/2024 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton
10/02 – UEA – Norwich
11/02 – O2 Academy – Bristol
13/02 – O2 Academy – Oxford
14/02 – Town Hall – Middlesbrough
15/02 – P&J Live – Aberdeen
17/02 – Liverpool University – Liverpool
18/02 – Guildhall – Portsmouth
25/05 – Slam Dunk Festival South – Hatfield
26/05 – Slam Dunk Festival North – Temple Newsam

The announcement of two album releases in 2024 has fans eagerly anticipating the new music that Stray Kids will bring. Known for their unique sound and powerful performances, the group’s albums are expected to showcase their growth as artists and further establish their musical identity. With their previous releases topping the charts, there is no doubt that these albums will make a significant impact on the music scene.

Stray kids have recently unveiled a video clip showcasing their accomplishments in 2023 and outlining their aspirations for the upcoming year, 2024.

Contrary to what their name suggests, Stray Kids did not come from a Charles Dickens novel. Instead, these talented individuals came together on a South Korean reality TV show called “Stray Kids” in 2017. Despite the show’s original purpose of eliminating contestants, all nine young men successfully secured a place in the band: Bang Chan, Woojin, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N.

Stray Kids effortlessly blend EDM and rap, incorporating fast-paced hi-hats. However, what sets them apart is their use of hard electric guitar, which adds a surprising and unique rock element to their music. Alongside their attractive looks and impressive dancing abilities, Stray Kids deliver an electrifying live performance.

The achievements of Stray Kids in 2023, including their debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and their success on the Billboard 200 albums chart, have solidified their status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Their recognition at the Billboard Music Awards further validates their talent and hard work. With their unwavering dedication and constant drive to push boundaries, Stray Kids are poised to achieve even greater success in 2024.

As fans eagerly await the release of new music, unforgettable performances, and memorable experiences, Stray Kids’ journey in 2024 is sure to be an exhilarating one. The group’s passion for their craft and their ability to connect with their audience will undoubtedly propel them to new heights and solidify their place as one of the leading K-pop boybands in the industry.

According to their claims, Holmes borrowed $20 million (£16.3 million) from the promoter in 2015. Holmes has been instrumental in managing Coldplay’s recordings and live performances since their third studio album, X&Y, released in 2005. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to the successful production and release of seven albums and six tours, including the highly lucrative Music of the Spheres worldwide tour.

Additionally, Coldplay has accused Holmes of insufficiently overseeing and managing the financial aspects of the extensive 165-stop tour. Consequently, the band alleged they were burdened with the responsibility of covering expenses incurred for costly equipment that ultimately proved to be either unnecessary or unusable. They allege that the production of 16 custom-made stage pylons amounted to a staggering €10.6 million, yet they were never utilised throughout the tour. Similarly, they claim a visual projector named the Jet Screen, valued at £9.7 million, was allegedly constructed with incorrect dimensions and could only be employed for a mere 10 performances.

As per the lawsuit obtained by Billboard, Mr. Holmes has alleged that he was responsible for organising recording sessions, samples, and string arrangements for Coldplay’s 10th album and their potential 11th studio album release. Additionally, he has claimed that he is entitled to commission for the advances made towards Coldplay’s upcoming albums, including the £35m paid by Parlophone Records, a subsidiary of Warner Group, for their 10th album.

Horan’s third solo album The Show was released on June 9th earlier this year and featured the singles “Heaven” and “Meltdown”. 

Just weeks after the announcement of his latest LP, Niall Horan excited fans with the news that he would be embarking on a worldwide tour in 2024. Due to the incredible success of his number 1 album The Show, and phenomenal demand for his live shows, Horan took to social media to announce he was adding more dates for the UK and Ireland.

Can’t believe I’m saying this but the response to The Show Live On Tour 2024 has been so mind blowing that I’m adding more shows in the UK and Ireland

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— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) September 1, 2023

The upcoming tour promoting The Show will be Horan’s biggest tour to date, as well as his first headline tour in six years following his 2018 Flicker Sessions world tour. The Irish born singer describes The Show as “a piece of work I’m so proud of and now it’s time to pass it over to you to go and make it your own.”

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In a recent interview with Pride, Niall revealed his excitement for his upcoming tour stating “It’ll be just good to get back on the road doing what I love. Doing shows all over the world is something that I just can’t wait to do again. It’s the best feeling,”

Tickets for the extra dates of The Show Live On Tour go on sale September 8th at 10am BST. You can find more information here.

Tour dates:

20/02/2024 – SSE Arena – Belfast, Ireland

21/02 – SSE Arena – Belfast, Ireland

23/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

24/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

25/02 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland

27/02 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham, UK

28/02 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK

01/03 – Wembley OVO Arena – London, UK

04/03 – Cardiff International Arena – Cardiff, UK

05/03 – AO Arena – Manchester, UK

07/03 – Sportpaleis – Antwerp, Belgium

08/03 – Zenith de Paris – Paris, France

11/03 – Mercedes-Benz Arena – Berlin, Germany

12/03 – Royal Arena – Copenhagen, Denmark

14/03 – Oslo Spektrum Arena – Oslo, Norway

15/03 – Hovet Ice Hall – Stockholm, Sweden

17/03 – Sportovni Hala Fortuna – Prague, Czech Republic

18/03 – Atlas Arena – Lodz, Poland

20/03 – Olympiahalle – Munich, Germany

21/03 – Mediolanum Forum – Milan, Italy

23/03 – Wizink Center – Madrid, Spain

26/03 – PSD Bank Dome – Dusseldorf, Germany

27/03 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands

28/03 – Ziggo Dome – Amsterdam, Netherlands

23/08 – Royal Hospital Kilmainham – Dublin, Ireland

27/08 – Co-Op Live – Manchester, UK

28/08 – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK

30/08 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle, UK

31/08 – P&J Live – Aberdeen, UK

03/09 – O2 Arena – London, UK

On a somewhat sombre note Styles, sat alone at his piano, peacefully plinked away as though he were at in a world one his own. Addressing the audience in English Styles spoke with immense gratitude,“I’d like to say thank you to a couple of people, and then we’re gonna give you some more music”, thanking members of the road crew as well as his band before continuing in Italian saying that “Tonight we will give you 100%. Then it will be time to rest. For me. I am tired, but happy. Very tired, but very very happy. I want to to have as much fun as possible” A visibly emotional Styles also thanked his family “for the way you’ve supported me over the last thirty years”.

In a video of the final performance audible sobbing can be heard coming from the swathes of smitten fans, weeping along to the glitter coated singers piano plucked swan song, the mood is melancholic and the tune is mediative giving off a ‘don’t be sad that its over be happy that it happened’ kind of vibe.

Having persevered through pandemic pauses, perhaps it comes as no surprise that Styles chose to conclude the two year long world tour in Italy, in an interview with Apple Music’s hipster in chief Zane Lowe. Styles spoke an emotional experience of self discovery, finding peace and relaxation away from the prying eyes of the public on a solo road trip to Italy during the brief break between the lifting of lockdowns. Reflecting upon his road trip of self imposed solitude; “I relaxed a lot and felt like no one knew where I was and felt like a human being and felt very small in a good way”, Styles drawls softly, his voice vibrating with hints of a pseudo-transatlantic accent.

The Love On Tour also saw Styles invite opening band Wet Leg on stage to perform a Harry Stylish rendition of the band’s omnipresent ear-worm “Wet Dream” off of their eponymous debut LP.“It has been the most wonderful, wonderful tour, getting watch them play every night” he gushed before introducing the band in Portugal. This wasn’t the first time Styles and his band had performed their rendition of Wet Leg’s song, having already performed it as part of their set for Radio One’s Live Lounge.

Meanwhile Madame Tussauds have hatched a fresh batch of seven wax mannequins in honour of Harry’s…style? So it would seem, each wax figure depicts the singer donning one of his iconic outfits. The seven Styles have been shipped out across the globe, doomed to an eternity of exhibition halls, destined to be gawked at by gangs of giddy girls (and guys) for the remainder of their wretched wax lives.