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The Specials 13th/14th/15th November 2014 the Roundhouse London. Great venue, three different nights, and 3 great evenings. The first night I was down the front, skanking to the greatest tunes ever,and enjoying the banter with the band, singing at the top of my voice, and enjoying myself, Terry Hall was on top form tonight, as we were leaving the venue, everyone was singing at the top of their voices. Saturday night the place was buzzing, you could hardly move, so I had to stand at the back, to do my dancing, meet some great people, who for some, it was their first time ever seeing The Specials, and they couldn't believe how brilliant they were live. Terry wasn't so talkive tonight, but the rest of the guys made up for it, Lynval is so funny, it is like his having his own private party everytime. Once again the crowd leave, singing at the top of their voice. Sunday night, and no standing available, so we have to sit upstairs, luckily we have fantastic seats, but we don't sit for long as soon as the music begin, we are up and stomping in our seats, the band are on top form and everyone is singing and dancing, then Terry decides to introduce the band, something that they never do and it is hilarious.... Steve Craddock the new guitarist is brilliant, but I do miss Roddy, as he was a lovely guy, and then its Enjoy yourself and you know that the show is coming to a end, before they finally sing, Your wondering now and, then you know the night is finally over...... once again another sing song on the way out. Next stop the Troxy next Friday.... bring it on.

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If you are at all a ska fan, The Specials are a must see. I never saw them back in the original 79-82 period, but have had the pleasure to see them twice in Chicago (96 and 13). In both concerts, they lived up to their expectations and reputation. Minus Jerry Damers, that skank on with original members Terry Hall – vocals, Lynval - guitar/vocals, Sir Horance Panter - bass, and Roddy Radiation – guitar.

The sweep through their recorded catalog with favorites such as ‘Concrete Jungle’, ‘Nite Klub’, ‘Do the Dog’, ‘Monkey Man’, ‘Enjoy Yourself, ‘A Message to You, Rudy’ and many more like “Ghost Town, ‘A Little Bit of Me’, ‘Rat Race’ and many more. The band transports you back to heyday of Two Tone record label and tours. Personally I am glued to Roddy Radiation. This guy slings his guitar reckless abandon flailing about the stage the whole set. Singer Terry Hall seems to be the only one on stage grounded and holding the mayhem together with his apathetic attitude and cockiness.

Expect the crowd frenzy of slam dancing, crowd surfing and being soaking wet with sweat.

This band is a true blend of punk and ska. Well worth every penny spend on your hard-earned ticket.

Returning to the stage after a particularly long hiatus, neither the brilliance of The Specials’ music nor the force of its ever present political messages have dimmed even a little. Founders of the hugely influential 2 Tone new wave / ska punk movement of the late Seventies, The Specials were the kind of band who could take a song about a topic as dour as recession-hit Britain under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher ("Ghost Town") all the way to the top of the charts, owing to their absolute mastery of a melodic hook – practically unthinkable material for a ‘big hit’ in the modern age. While it’s common to see a crowd of old mods, teddy boys and skinheads at Specials gig these days, the violence associated with those scenes has long been left behind – everyone, their kids included, is here for a party. The Specials duly provide the soundtrack, a suited up Terry Hall leading his dapper band through racy versions of "Concrete Jungle," "A Message To You Rudy" and "Gangsters" that have everyone skanking in unison. As much fun as the crowd are having, it’s most pleasing to see that, after such a long break, The Specials themselves look to be enjoying it more than anyone.

The show was great, they played hit after hit. I saw them at the Danforth 2 yrs ago and I went to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Like many of the bands I like, b52s, omd having their 40th soon. I love the new wave bands and now they are coming back for their last kick at the can. I am enjoying going back down memory lane. I have tickets to nick murphy/ beacons show and then the b52s omd show after. I am still waiting for crystal fighters to get their butts over here to see them.

back to the specials concert. During the opening act 3 females sitting in front of me decided they did not like opening act and were texting and showing pics to each other during the whole show. I was distracted by the white light glowing while they texted and told them to stop flashing the phone in front of me..they were jerks and kept their phones on the whole time. Its one thing to take pics but to text and chat during the whole show is distracting and should not happen. They were not in the moment and ruined the opening act for me. message to all you phone users ..Turn them off and enjoy the show, people come to see the show not your pics and phone's light...grrrrr

I saw the Specials at the Danforth last night and really enjoyed every moment. Opening with Ghost town set the mood for the night. So many grey haired fans. I am 60 and it was good to not be the oldest there..It was great to see so many people drop their canes and start dancing and singing along to most songs.hehehe. It took me back to when the songs came out. The Danforth is great for seeing bands at an inexpensive cost. The Specials were worth seeing live for sure. I buy the music, tshirts and go to see bands that I like..we have to support these bands any way we can..music brings joy to most humans.. I have tickets for Gary Clark Jr. next week and Future Islands and the Pyschedelic Furs in Oct. I have been seeing concerts since the early 70's Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, ZZ top etc. and I am open to many types of music.

I am hoping les Amazones D'Afrique or Crystal fighters are reading this and come to Toronto soon.

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Brilliant from start to finish played all the old classics plus a selection from the recent encore album. Terry was his usual melancholy self, but I presume he enjoyed the gig has there were two encores finishing off with your wondering now. Great atmosphere especially for the final six songs which were real stompers starting with nite club & finishing off with too much too young

Great venue, support act Tut had superb attitude and good songs hope they do well

The Specials what can I say apert from an extremely long wait for them to come on stage they didn't disappoint when they did going through all the favourite songs and some new stuff

Spectacular performance and so glad I saw them, another one ticked off the list.

Fantastic night. Terry Hall looking and singing as cool as ever. Brilliant set and the crowd participated well. Can't fault it - great night all round.

Staff were as good natured as the crowd - and I met Kyle from the View (love the View) who graced me with a photo.

Rude Boys rocked the house!! Hope they are back soon!!

Saw The Specials at Music Tastes Good in Long Beach and they were awesome! Waited 35 years to see the bands (minus a few originals) but Terry, Lynval, and Horace still bring the party. So glad they had an LA concert and gave a middle aged "rude boy" a chance to see this iconic group.

The Specials played at the House of Blues in San Diego last night and what a great show it was. It was energetic and fun. They played all their classics and had everyone in the venue singing and dancing. I would definitely see this band, if they come around again.

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August 2022

• Sat 20 Aug → Sun 21 Aug Sedgefield, Hardwick Hall Hardwick Festival 2022 Stereophonics, The Specials, Jake Bugg, Becky Hill, Seasick Steve…
• Thu 18 Aug → Sun 21 Aug Ottery St Mary, Escot Park Beautiful Days 2022 Flogging Molly, The Specials, Levellers, The Dandy Warhols, Maximo Park…
• Sat 9 Jul Rochester Castle The Specials The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling, Hollie Cook, Stone Foundation
• Sun 5 Jun Belfast, Botanic Gardens The Specials
• Fri 3 Jun Bedford Park The Specials Tribes, Melt Yourself Down

October 2021

• Thu 7 Oct Kingston Upon Thames, Pryzm The Specials

September 2021

• Sat 25 Sep London, Troxy The Specials
• Fri 24 Sep London, The Roundhouse The Specials
• Thu 23 Sep London, The Roundhouse The Specials
• Tue 21 Sep Reading, Rivermead Leisure Complex The Specials
• Mon 20 Sep Newcastle upon Tyne, O2 City Hall Newcastle The Specials
• Sat 18 Sep Doncaster, The Dome The Specials
• Fri 17 Sep Motorpoint Arena Nottingham The Specials
• Thu 16 Sep O2 Academy Birmingham The Specials
• Tue 14 Sep Blackpool Winter Gardens The Specials
• Mon 13 Sep Hull, Connexin Live The Specials
• Sat 11 Sep Coventry Building Society Arena The Specials
• Fri 10 Sep Utilita Arena Cardiff The Specials
• Thu 9 Sep O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester The Specials
• Tue 7 Sep Edinburgh, Usher Hall The Specials
• Mon 6 Sep Glasgow, Barrowland The Specials
• Sat 4 Sep Brighton Centre The Specials
• Fri 3 Sep The BIC, Bournemouth The Specials
• Thu 2 Sep Plymouth Pavilions The Specials

August 2021

• Tue 31 Aug O2 Academy Bristol The Specials
• Sun 29 Aug Halifax, The Piece Hall The Specials, The Rifles
• Sat 28 Aug Margate, Dreamland The Specials, The Rifles
• Fri 2 Jul Halifax, The Piece Hall The Specials, The Rifles, The Skints
• Wed 24 Jun → Sun 28 Jun Glastonbury, Worthy Farm Glastonbury Festival 2020 Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar…

September 2019

• Sat 7 Sep London, Gunnersbury Park Gunnersville Festival 2019 The Specials, Ocean Colour Scene, General Roots, The Blinders

August 2019

• Sun 25 Aug Bangor Seafront The Specials, The Skallions, The Vibes, Stir It Up! (DJ Set)
• Fri 23 Aug → Sun 25 Aug Portsmouth, Southsea Seafront Victorious Festival 2019 Two Door Cinema Club, The Specials, Doves, The Zutons, Dodgy…
• Sat 20 Jul Nottingham, Wollaton Hall & Park Splendour In Nottingham 2019 Manic Street Preachers, The Specials, All Saints, Rag'N'Bone Man, Barns Courtney…
• Fri 19 Jul Bristol Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square The Specials
• Fri 12 Jul Coventry Cathedral Ruins The Specials
• Thu 11 Jul Coventry Cathedral Ruins The Specials
• Wed 10 Jul Coventry Cathedral Ruins The Specials
• Tue 9 Jul Coventry Cathedral Ruins The Specials
• Fri 5 Jul → Sun 7 Jul Great Tew Park Cornbury Festival 2019 The Specials, Echo & the Bunnymen, Beverley Knight, Gaz Coombes, Nahko…
• Sat 18 May London, O2 Forum Kentish Town The Specials, The Tuts
• Fri 17 May London, O2 Academy Brixton The Specials, The Tuts
• Thu 16 May London, O2 Academy Brixton The Specials, The Tuts
• Tue 14 May Margate Winter Gardens The Specials, The Tuts
• Mon 13 May Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion The Specials, The Tuts
• Sun 12 May Cambridge Corn Exchange The Specials, The Tuts
• Fri 10 May O2 Academy Sheffield The Specials, The Tuts
• Thu 9 May York Barbican The Specials, The Tuts
• Wed 8 May Scunthorpe, Baths Hall The Specials, The Tuts
• Mon 6 May Scarborough Spa The Specials
• Sun 5 May Middlesbrough Town Hall The Specials
• Sat 4 May Newcastle upon Tyne, NX Newcastle The Specials, The Tuts
• Thu 2 May Glasgow, Barrowland The Specials, The Tuts
• Wed 1 May Carlisle, The Sands Centre The Specials, The Tuts
• Tue 30 Apr O2 Academy Leeds The Specials, The Tuts
• Sun 28 Apr Manchester Academy The Specials, The Tuts
• Sat 27 Apr Liverpool, Eventim Olympia The Specials, The Tuts
• Fri 26 Apr O2 Academy Birmingham The Specials, The Tuts
• Wed 24 Apr Leicester, De Montfort Hall The Specials, The Tuts
• Tue 23 Apr Blackburn, King George's Hall The Specials, The Tuts
• Sun 21 Apr Cardiff University SU The Specials, The Tuts
• Sat 20 Apr The Great Hall, Exeter The Specials, The Tuts
• Fri 19 Apr Plymouth Pavilions The Specials, The Tuts
• Wed 17 Apr Brighton Dome The Specials, The Tuts
• Tue 16 Apr Portsmouth Guildhall The Specials, The Tuts
• Mon 15 Apr O2 Academy Bournemouth The Specials, The Tuts

February 2019

• Sat 2 Feb Kingston Upon Thames, Banquet Records The Specials
• Fri 1 Feb London, 100 Club The Specials
• Sat 2 Jun Coventry Building Society Arena The Rolling Stones, The Specials

August 2017

• Thu 10 Aug → Sun 13 Aug Winchester, Matterley Estate Boomtown Fair 2017 - Chapter 9 M.I.A., Cypress Hill, The Original Blues Brothers Band, Arrested Development, The Comet Is Coming…
• Sun 28 May Hatfield, The Forum & The Attic (University Of Hertfordshire SU) The Specials, Toots & The Maytals, Bedouin Soundclash, Matt McManamon (The Dead 60s) DJ Set
• Sat 27 May Leeds, Millennium Square The Specials, Toots & The Maytals, Bedouin Soundclash, Matt McManamon (The Dead 60s) DJ Set
• Fri 26 May Birmingham, The NEC The Specials, Toots & The Maytals, Bedouin Soundclash, Matt McManamon (The Dead 60s) DJ Set

November 2016

• Wed 16 Nov London, Troxy The Specials
• Tue 15 Nov London, Troxy The Specials
• Sun 13 Nov Eastbourne Winter Gardens The Specials
• Sat 12 Nov Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion The Specials
• Fri 11 Nov Cambridge Corn Exchange The Specials
• Wed 9 Nov Norwich, UEA The Specials
• Tue 8 Nov Reading, Rivermead Leisure Complex The Specials
• Mon 7 Nov O2 Guildhall Southampton The Specials
• Sat 5 Nov The Great Hall, Exeter The Specials
• Fri 4 Nov Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls The Specials
• Thu 3 Nov Leicester, De Montfort Hall The Specials, General Roots
• Tue 1 Nov York Barbican The Specials

October 2016

• Mon 31 Oct Llandudno, Venue Cymru The Specials
• Sat 29 Oct Liverpool, Eventim Olympia The Specials
• Thu 27 Oct Blackpool Winter Gardens The Specials, General Roots
• Wed 26 Oct Dunfermline, Alhambra Theatre The Specials
• Tue 25 Oct O2 Academy Glasgow The Specials
• Sun 23 Oct Scunthorpe, Baths Hall The Specials
• Sat 22 Oct O2 Academy Sheffield The Specials
• Thu 20 Oct Newcastle upon Tyne, NX Newcastle The Specials, General Roots
• Wed 19 Oct Nottingham, Rock City The Specials, General Roots
• Sat 18 Jul Nottingham, Wollaton Hall & Park Splendour 2015 The Specials, James, Jess Glynne, Lawson, Roots Manuva…
• Sun 12 Jul Richmond, Kew Gardens The Specials, Sugarmen, Iris Gold
• Sat 11 Jul Tynemouth Priory & Castle The Specials, Roots Manuva

November 2014

• Sat 22 Nov Nottingham, Rock City The Specials, The Tones, The Scene
• Fri 21 Nov London, Troxy The Specials
• Thu 20 Nov Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls The Specials, Sleaford Mods
• Tue 18 Nov O2 Academy Bournemouth The Specials

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Lizzo Announces North American Headlining Tour in Support of ‘Special’

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Lizzo has announced dates for the North American leg of her “Special Tour” in support of her upcoming fourth studio album Special.

The flute-wielding rapper and singer will kick off the 25-date trek Sept. 23 at Sunrise, Florida’s FLA Live Arena. The run, which will feature special guest Latto as its opening act, will continue through Nov. 18 when it wraps at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.

General on-sale for The Special Tour begins Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster .

Last weekend, Lizzo pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live , serving as both host and musical guest. During her performances, she delivered Special ‘s lead single “ About Damn Time ,” as well as the record’s vulnerable title track.

Special will arrive July 15 via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic. The album follows 2019’s Cuz I Love You , which featured “Juice,” “Truth Hurts,” “Good as Hell” and “Tempo” with Missy Elliott.

The Special Tour Dates Sept. 23 – Sunrise, FL @ FLA Live Arena Sept. 24 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena Sept. 27 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena Sept. 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center Sept. 30 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden Oct. 2 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden Oct. 6 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 7 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena Oct. 11 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center Oct. 14 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center Oct. 16 – Chicago, IL @ United Center Oct. 18 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 20 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center Oct. 22 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena Oct. 23 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena Oct. 25 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center Oct. 26 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center Oct. 28 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center Oct. 31 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena Nov. 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Arena Nov. 4 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center Nov. 7 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena Nov. 9 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena Nov. 12 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center Nov. 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

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Lizzo Announces ‘The Special’ Tour

3X GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR TO KICK OFF   EPIC FALL RUN SEPTEMBER 23, WITH SPECIAL GUEST LATTO  

Pre-save/pre-add the special album for early access to tickets  here  , public onsale begins friday, april 29 th  @ 10am local on ticketmaster.com   , new song “ about damn time ” available now   , multi-platinum certified icon to release new album special   july 15 th  .

3x GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified artist  Lizzo  is fresh off the release of her anthemic new single “ About Damn Time ,” available now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. Now, the superstar is continuing the launch of her new era by announcing The Special Tour ; extensive North American arena dates with support from special guest, Atlanta rapper Latto. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 23 rd  in Sunrise, FL and runs through November with stops including New York City on October 2 nd  and Los Angeles on November 18 th , full routing is available below. Fans who pre-save/pre-add Lizzo’s upcoming  SPECIAL  album  HERE  will receive early access to purchase tour tickets. Public onsale will begin Friday, April 29 th  at 10am local time on  ticketmaster.com . 

American Express® Card Members will have first access to purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, April 26 at 10am local time through Thursday, April 28 at 10pm local time. Lizzo has been a longtime partner of American Express, celebrating Pride with the brand in June 2019 and closing out the 2021 season of American Express UNSTAGED with an epic performance for Card Members in Miami last December. From early ticket access to exclusive artist merch, to innovations like wearable payment technology at music festivals, American Express is always focused on making your experience with music better #withAmex. 

As the official wireless partner for The Special Tour , Lizzo and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring T-Mobile customers access to stage-front pit and awesome lower bowl tickets at every U.S. tour stop, even at sold-out shows! Un-carrier customers can snag their Reserved Tickets starting 30 days prior to each show at first-day prices – just another way T-Mobile thanks its customers simply for being customers. For more information, visit  https://www.t-mobile.com/music .  

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North America 2022  

September 23 – Sunrise, FL – FLA Live Arena 

September 24 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 

September 27 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 

September 29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 

September 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 

October 2 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 

October 6 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 

October 7 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 

October 11 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center 

October 14 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center 

October 16 – Chicago, IL – United Center 

October 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse 

October 20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center 

October 22 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 

October 23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 

October 25 – Austin, TX – Moody Center 

October 26 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 

October 28 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center 

October 31 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

November 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Arena 

November 4 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 

November 7 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena 

November 9 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 

November 12 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center 

November 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum 

New single “About Damn Time” heralds Lizzo’s highly-anticipated upcoming album  SPECIAL , due July 15 th  with pre-orders available now  HERE . Lizzo has already had a packed 2022 with a double duty hosting and performance gig on  Saturday Night Live , and visits to NBC’s  The TODAY Show  and CBS’  The Late Late Show with James Corden,  the latter of which saw Lizzo teasing “About Damn Time” by giving fans an exclusive first listen (watch  HERE ), followed by an “80s v Today Dance Bop Riff-Off” (watch  HERE ). Lizzo can also currently be seen in Amazon Prime Video’s #1 reality show,  Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls , streaming now exclusively via Prime Video. 

Lizzo recently added “fashion entrepreneur” to her multi-hyphenate career by joining forces with parent company Fabletics, Inc. for the launch of her revolutionary new shapewear brand,  YITTY . Named after her childhood moniker and based on the principles of self-love, radical inner confidence, and effortless, everyday wear, the game-changing, size-inclusive brand marks an industry first: no-shame, smile-inducing shapewear designed for all body types, with sizes ranging from size 6X to XS. For more information, please visit  yitty.fabletics.com/splash .  

ABOUT LIZZO    

A 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and so much more, Lizzo has shifted the sound, soul, and spirit of popular music and culture. 2019’s now-classic, RIAA platinum certified debut album,  CUZ I LOVE YOU , bowed at #4 on the Billboard 200, fueled in part by such history-making hits as the platinum certified “Tempo (Feat. Missy Elliott),” the 2x platinum “Juice,” the 4x platinum “Good As Hell,” and the 7x platinum “Truth Hurts.” The latter of which ascended to #1 on  Billboard ’s “Hot 100,” affirming Lizzo as only the third female rapper to top the chart without a featured artist, as well as the first black solo female R&B singer to claim the top spot since 2012. “Truth Hurts” dominated the chart for seven weeks, further making history as the longest running #1 by a solo female rap artist ever. Named by Rolling Stone as one of the “500 Greatest Songs Of All Time,” “Truth Hurts” went on to earn a 2020 GRAMMY® Award for “Best Pop Solo Performance,” with  CUZ I LOVE YOU (DELUXE)  receiving that year’s GRAMMY® for “Best Urban Contemporary Album” and “Jerome” earning “Best Traditional R&B Performance.” 

Crowned 2019’s “Entertainer of the Year” by both  TIME  and  Entertainment Weekly , Lizzo has adorned the covers of countless publications around the globe, spanning  Rolling Stone ,  Billboard ,  Elle ,  British Vogue , and many more. Among her many unforgettable TV appearances, Lizzo has lit up the stage at the American Music Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards, the BET Awards,  Saturday Night Live , and an epic opening performance at the GRAMMYs, to name just a few. Expanding her imprint and influence across media, Lizzo lent her voice to the 2019 animated film, UglyDolls , and joined Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, and Cardi B in the all-star cast of that same year’s critically acclaimed  Hustlers .  

Lizzo maintained this unstoppable momentum on 2021’s RIAA gold certified “ Rumors (Feat. Cardi B) ” and is now set to create her biggest, boldest, and brightest revolution thus far with her massively anticipated second full-length offering  SPECIAL  for Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records, due July 15 th .   

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The Ensouled World Tour (which commences after Ensoulment is released on 6th September) will not have a support act, but instead be comprised of two sets, with an intermission in between.

Set one will be the new album, ensoulment , in its entirety. set two will be a retrospective set of the the classics*.

* Our concert in Dublin is the only date listed below where we DO have a support act, the brilliant A Lazarus Soul ! As such, we will be performing a single set rather than two but one that features songs from the new album rather than the new album in entirety.

Please see below a complete list of all tickets now available to purchase.

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Wednesday 21 August – (WARM UP) Cambridge Junction, Cambridge, England   SOLD OUT

Thursday 22 August – (WARM UP) The Waterfront Norwich, England   SOLD OUT

Friday 23 August – (WARM UP) Picturedrome, Holmfirth, England   SOLD OUT

Sunday 25 August – National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, Ireland (supported by A Lazarus Soul)

Friday 6 September – Rock City, Nottingham, England   SOLD OUT

Saturday 7 September – Birdwell Venue, Barnsley, England    SOLD OUT

Tuesday 10 September – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway

Wednesday 11 September – Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway   SOLD OUT

Friday 13 September – Filadelfia, Stockholm, Sweden

Saturday 14 September – Store Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark   SOLD OUT

Sunday 15 September – Store Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark   SOLD OUT

Tuesday 17 September – Huxleys, Berlin, Germany

Wednesday 18 September – Carlswerk Victoria, Köln, Germany

Thursday 19 September – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium   SOLD OUT

Saturday 21 September – De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium   SOLD OUT

Sunday 22 September – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands   SOLD OUT

Monday 23 September – Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands   SOLD OUT

Wednesday 25 September – Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland  SOLD OUT

Friday 27 September – The Civic At The Halls, Wolverhampton, England    SOLD OUT

Saturday 28 September – Alexandra Palace, London, England   SOLD OUT

Monday 30 September – O2 Apollo, Manchester, England   SOLD OUT

Tuesday 1 October – Brixton Academy, London, England

Friday 11 October – Tabernacle, Atlanta, GA, USA

Saturday 12 October – Durham Performing Arts, Durham, NC, USA 

Monday 14 October – The Anthem – Washington, DC, USA 

Tuesday 15 October – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA, USA

Thursday 17 October – Beacon Theatre – New York, NY, USA

Saturday 19 October – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA, USA

Sunday 20 October – MTELUS – Montreal, QC, Canada

Tuesday 22 October – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON, Canada 

Wednesday 23 October – Masonic Cathedral Theatre – Detroit, MI, USA

Friday 25 October – The Salt Shed – Chicago, IL, USA   SOLD OUT

Saturday 26 October – Palace Theatre – St. Paul, MN, USA 

Tuesday 29 October – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO, USA 

Wednesday 30 October – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Saturday 2 November – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA, USA

Sunday 3 November – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR, USA 

Monday 4 November – Orpheum – Vancouver, BC, Canada

Thursday 7 November – Fox Theater – Oakland, CA, USA 

Friday 8 November – Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA 

Thursday 14 November 2024 – Kiri Te Kanawa, Auckland, New Zealand   SOLD OUT

Saturday 16 November 2024 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia   SOLD OUT

Sunday 17 November 2024 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne, Australia

Monday 18 November  2024 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, Australia

Thursday 21 November 2024 – Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Friday 22 November 2024 –Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Saturday 23 November 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia   SOLD OUT

Sunday 24 November 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia

Wednesday 27 November 2024 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth, Australia

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• Protest Songs

"Love is so much more powerful than hate. Hate is destruction and love is production ."

Lynval Golding

The Specials are back with ten songs on a brand new album. Influential, important and exhilarating live, they are a band embedded in this country's DNA. It is impossible to envisage the musical landscape without them, from the startling, angular Gangsters in 1979 to their swan song, the epoch-making Ghost Town in 1981. They infused ska with punk, homegrown political anxiety with wider issues. The Specials' ascendancy was swift. Two years, seven hit singles including two number ones, two hit albums, sell-out tours – the mass stage-invasions and audience energy only adding to the myth. They were everywhere; on Top of the Pops, Radio One, nightclubs and school discos. At the time, the nation could not have seemed more polarised: far right youth cults, violence on the streets, conservative government. Their demise, however, was rapid.

April 1981. The Specials spend ten days recording Ghost Town in an 8-track home studio in Leamington Spa. The song spends three weeks at number one in July 1981 culminating in a Top of The Pops appearance 9th July 1981. In the dressing room afterwards the band split. In retrospect, maybe a signifier of how weird those times were is the fact that they are introduced on screen by both Jimmy Savile, and a nervy Adam Ant.

This line up of the Specials would never go in the studio again. "We did More Specials, the second album," says Lynval. "And oh God, someone left the band every day, the band would fall apart, then the next day they would rejoin again."

In 2009, with Britain in another recession, the Specials reform to play live - without founding member Jerry Dammers who clashes with the others during initial rehearsals. Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, Horace Panter, John Bradbury, Neville Staple and Roddy "Radiation" Byers play a sell-out tour and the offers keep coming.

"There was never a long term plan," says Horace, the Special's extremely grounded, polite bassist. "But before we knew it, it was 2012. Then Neville quit, out of ill health, Roddy quit thank goodness, so four of us were left, all facing in the right direction, all in agreement.

"Towards the end of 2015 Lynval, Brad and I got together in a little rehearsal room and we recorded some demos on a handheld mic," continues Horace. "Then of course Brad dies [in December 2015, of a heart attack]. It took a year or so to pick ourselves back up again."

But eventually they do, and they record.

Ten songs – originals and some covers. Encore.

And it's fucking great – acknowledging the last forty years, taking what the Specials did and moving it forward. And you can dance to it. Produced by original members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter – alongside long-time Specials keyboardist Nikolaj Torp Larsen.

"With the Specials first time round, it was very much Jerry's thing," adds Horace. "Y ou play this, you play that . Whereas this time around, the whole process was really joyous. Nobody was out of their heads, nobody had another agenda – we all wanted to make this great record."

"Nikolaj is like the fourth member of the band," says Lynval, by nature an extremely enthusiastic person. "He is an amazing keyboard player, arranger, producer… he's a godsend. Working with him was a blessing, we couldn't have done it without him."

The irony of course is that forty years ago the Specials embodied the state of the nation – seven voices as one from a typically dispossessed UK town. Now, in 2018, we have had a conservative government in office, recession and "austerity" measures which have dealt a direct hit at the vulnerable. Much has become full circle. "Scary isn't it?" says Horace. "We don't have to preach at all – although I don't think we ever did anyway. The songs are  relevant  – but then I always say injustice is timeless."

The genius of the Specials is that they are still observers, not commentators. The genius of the Specials is that they know what pop music is. The first track Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys – a cover of the Equals 1973 song - sounds like the Specials, but with '70s disco and funk thrown in. We start on an up .

"The Equals were the first British multiracial band," says singer Terry Hall, over a cup of coffee. "A lot of people think it's the Specials, and it's not so this is a tribute to them. People say to us, ' When we saw the Specials we saw that black and white is all right,' but me and Lynval thought that about the Equals."

Track two is Lynval's song. BLM (Black Lives Matter) is a sock to the jaw. From his father's arrival in the UK from Jamaica on the Windrush, to Lynval's own - arriving in Gloucester via Southampton in 1964. Systemic racism surrounds this song, taut like wire, as Lynval simply narrates his story.

"The signs keep saying the same thing/'No dogs, no Irish, no blacks'… Welcome to England."

"My father was from the generation who came to England on the Windrush to rebuild England after the Second World War," says Lynval. "That's the story we heard, usually late on a Friday night after my father came home from the pub. 'You don't know what I had to go through…' When he came to England at first he couldn't find anywhere to sleep – he had to sleep in a garage in Gloucester."

The song continues with Lynval's own experiences of being called a "black bastard" and a "goddam nigger". It's extremely powerful, and heartbreaking.

"Lynval is not saying it's right or wrong, there's no polemic, it's just his story," says Horace.

The genius of the Specials is that they don't do finger-wagging. "One thing we talked about before we started recording – how do we address these subjects that bug us?" says Terry. "We can't scream and shout about it anymore because we're a lot older – there'd be very little dignity left and it would be hypocritical too."

Vote for Me uses Jamaican rhythm and straight lyrics to nail essentially global, nameless corruption – with echoes of Ghost Town. "If you vote for me do you promise/To be upright, decent and honest/To have our best interests at heart?"

"It's about the idea of voting – can you be bothered? And if you are bothered, what are you voting for?" says Terry. "I can't get my head round Trump as an American president – or Theresa May dancing to Abba as everything crumbles around her. It's just nuts." The song is followed by a cover of the Fun Boy Three hit, The Lunatics Have Taken Over The Asylum .

"This was originally going to be the follow up to Ghost Town," says Lynval. "But because of the pressures and the eternal problems we had within the Specials we had to do it as Fun Boy Three. It was really great to revisit it. The intro is that wonderful keyboard by Nikolaj, which goes absolutely berserk at the end. It's classic Specials."

The clipped, percussive original of 1981 has been given more of a Latin treatment. It's wonderful. The lyrics still pull no punches decades later. "Go nuclear the cowboy told us/And who am I to disagree."

"That's how it feels and very little has changed," says Terry. "That was written in the Reagan era, where you think that world politics can't get any worse. But now it is worse… surreal worse."

Breaking Point deals with the Internet, technology and social media – while the music is pure Weimar Germany, with a touch of Jacques Brel.

"That sort of music is what I listen to," says Terry. "Breaking point is how I feel every day. When I open my door I want to shut it again. I find it really hard to go out; you're playing zig zag with people on their phones. It's got to that stage now where our brains can't deal with technology anymore."

Blam Blam Fever by the Valentines, released in 1967 on Trojan, muses on gun culture.

"Horace brought this song in," says Terry. "We all thought we knew Trojan but we didn't know this." It suits the Specials perfectly.

"This fits in, especially in America," says Lynval, who now lives in Seattle. "People's attitudes are – if you don't have a gun how are you going to defend yourself? Something's wrong, you're not normal. Well, wait a minute – I think I'm normal because I don't want to shoot anyone."

The Ten Commandments is an answer song, a response to Prince Buster's Ten Commandments of Man (1965) which is essentially a list instructing a woman to be a supplicant to Prince Buster's ego. Now it's an all-out fuck-you, kick-ass glorious Ten Commandments addressing rape culture, misogyny , self-worth and alt-right "pseudo-intellectuals on the internet" with 20-year-old Saffiyah Khan. Saffiyah was photographed in 2017 squaring up to a member of the EDL, with the most incredible beatific smile on her face, at an anti-racist march in Birmingham. She was wearing a Specials t-shirt. The band saw the photo and got in touch.

Musically it up-ends Dawn Penn's No No No and transforms it into a paean for much that needs to change. Although it was the first time Saffiyah had been in a recording studio, it sounds like her second home.

"I found it difficult to write at first," says Saffiyah. "Then it all came together just before we went into the studio. I've never done music before and I didn't know what to expect, but they said 'Trust us, leave it with us ,' and they mixed it really well."

"She was so shocked to be asked," says Lynval of Saffiyah. "But the way she puts it across – she's young, she has that energy. She's wonderful."

"They cover topics on that album with spoken word pieces," adds Saffiyah. "For this track we wanted to get something between Prince Buster, Sleaford Mods and The Fall - so I immersed myself in it… And of course mine is from a woman's point of view."

Embarrassed By You is co-written by Mark Adams, whom Lynval originally met while visiting E rnesford G range school in C oventry .

"When we were known, on Top of the Pops and that sort of thing, I used to go round schools to talk to the kids about music," says Lynval. "I met Mark Adams when he was 12. I also met his parents and they said, 'He loves music!' s o I said, 'Let him stick with me' . And he became a friend, we've worked together musically over the years [Mark Adams played keyboards with the band in the 90s]. He started it off and then Terry wrote rest of the lyrics. It's about being embarrassed by your peer group, robbing, stabbing… saying just sort yourself out ."

Life and Times of a Man called Depression is almost a prequel to Breaking Point. A Terry song, spoken word, rather autobiographical.

"One thing I wanted to address was the ups and downs of my head, really," says Hall. "It's me looking back to when I first got properly diagnosed [with bipolar] 11 years ago, looking at that person and seeing how I've changed and how it's now mostly under control, whereas all those years ago it wasn't. It's important, if you've got a voice and people may listen to this, maybe they will understand it a bit more, how you feel – how it all feels, really."

The album ends with the glorious We Sell Hope . In recent years the live show encore was All the Time in the World, dedicated to drummer John Bradbury. This is similar and is bittersweet both musically and lyrically. " Looked all around the world, it'd be a beautiful place to live in."

"If you look at what the lyrics are saying," says Terry. "It's to be good to each other, because on a basic level, that's all you can do. Treat other people with respect and kindness."

The music is exquisite .

"We are very fortunate to have surrounded ourselves with excellent musicians," says Horace. "We're so lucky to have Steve Cradock on guitar, and also Kenrick Rowe on drums. They both make those songs sound fantastic – and Tim Smart, who plays trombone and has been with us since 2009. They're not just great songs, they're played by these amazing musicians."

The genius of the Specials is their innate understanding. The skill of re-contextualising what has gone before – from Monkey Man to Blam Blam Fever – and writing new songs that fuse this heritage with all that is current. Throughout the decades the Specials' influence has never gone away. And we need it.

"I'm aware our work has been out there for forty years and I'm so grateful for what we've done, I pinch myself sometimes," says Lynval. "I can pat myself on the back now, and say ' Well done,' because that what my father says to me. As a band, making this record, it was the closest we'd ever been."

"That's the thing with the Specials," says Horace. "We are three very different people, but you put us together and we become the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world, as far as I'm concerned. Something remarkable happens."

Randy Travis Announces 2025 More Life Tour with Special Guest James Dupré

Randy Travis Returns with the 2025 More Life Tour

Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis is bringing the magic back in 2025 with his highly anticipated More Life Tour! Following a successful 2024 run, Travis, his original touring band, and special guest vocalist James Dupré are set to deliver an extraordinary musical experience to fans across the country.

A Celebration of a Legendary Career

The More Life Tour promises a memorable journey through Travis’ extensive catalog of chart-topping hits, enhanced by video highlights showcasing his celebrated career in music, film, and television. Although Travis will not perform vocally due to the stroke he suffered in 2013, his presence on stage will be a cherished highlight of the tour. Joining him will be his wife, Mary, as they engage with fans and interact with the band, bringing the iconic songs to life once again.

James Dupré will take the stage alongside Travis’ original touring band to perform some of his most beloved No. 1 hits, including classics like “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

A Heartfelt Tour Experience

In reflecting on the tour, Randy Travis shared, “The More Life Tour celebrates something so much more than a musical moment in time—it’s a gift to me to spend time with my fans, and my band, as James Dupre perfectly presents the songs that best define my career. We look forward to seeing you all somewhere along the way.”

James Dupré added, “I’m thrilled and honored to hit the road again with my hero and friend, Randy Travis. I’m looking forward to meeting and singing along with all the Randy Travis fans in 2025.”

Presale and Ticket Information

Presale tickets for the More Life Tour will be available starting September 18 at 10 A.M., with public ticket sales beginning on Friday, September 20 at 10 A.M. Fans can find ticket information and secure their spots at RandyTravis.com .

The 2024 Tour Recap

The 2024 More Life Tour kicked off at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in June, following the release of Travis’ latest single, “Where That Came From.” The single debuted at No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, marking Travis’ first recording in over a decade. With the help of AI, this track reunited Travis with longtime producer Kyle Lehning and a talented team of musicians. The single received an enthusiastic response from fans and country radio, reflecting the ongoing admiration for Travis’ musical legacy.

Additionally, Randy and Mary Travis recently testified before Congress in Washington, D.C., advocating for the American Music Fairness Act, underscoring their commitment to preserving the rights of artists.

2025 More Life Tour Dates

Stay tuned for the official tour dates, which will be released soon! Fans can look forward to experiencing the heartfelt music of Randy Travis, delivered with passion by James Dupré, as the tour makes its way across the nation in 2025.

• Jan. 10, 2025 – Tulsa, Okla. – Osage Casino
• Jan. 11, 2025 – Little Rock, Ark. – Robinson Center
• Jan. 23, 2025 – Charlotte, N.C. – Oven Auditorium
• Jan. 24, 2025 – Augusta, Ga. – Miller Theatre
• Jan. 25, 2025 – Orange Park, Fla. – Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts
• Jan. 28, 2025 – The Villages, Fla. – Sharon Morse PAC
• Feb. 1, 2025 – Arcadia, Fla. – Turner Center
• Feb. 8, 2025 – Scottsdale, Ariz. – Virginia Piper Theatre
• Feb. 10, 2025 – San Luis Obispo, Calif. – CAL Poly State PAC
• Feb. 11, 2025 – Bakersfield, Calif. – Fox Theatre
• Feb. 12, 2025 – Santa Barbara, Calif. – Lobero Theatre
• Feb. 14, 2025 – Monterey, Calif. – Golden State Theatre
• Feb. 15, 2025 – Visalia, Calif. – Visalia Fox Theatre
• Feb. 23, 2025 – Mason City, Iowa – North Iowa Community College
• March 20, 2025 – Cedartown, Ga. – Cedartown PAC
• March 21, 2025 – Princeton, W.Va. – Chuck Mathena Center
• March 22, 2025 – Ashland, Ky. – Paramount Theatre
• April 10, 2025 – Joliet, Ill. – Rialto Square
• April 11, 2025 – Effingham, Ill. – Effingham Performance Center
• April 25, 2025 – New Philadelphia, Ohio – Kent State PAC
• April 26, 2025 – Clarksburg, W.Va. – Robinson Grand PAC
• May 11, 2025 – Arlington, Texas – Arlington Music Hall
• May 12, 2025 – Branson, Mo. – Clay Cooper Theater

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Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces third UK tour stop dates and details

“Raise Your Glass”, Manchester!

Tom Millward

18 September 2024

Moulin Rouge! the Musical is preparing itself for a world tour in 2025 – and a third UK stop has been revealed.

The hit show is based on the much-loved turn-of-the-century film about a Parisian courtesan who falls in love with a writer. It starred Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. At the 74th Academy Awards, it was nominated for eight Oscars, winning two.

The new production will launch in the UK and travel internationally, opening first at Edinburgh Playhouse (25 April to 14 June 2025) and then heading to Bristol Hippodrome (26 June to 9 August 2025).

It has now been confirmed that the show will run at Manchester Palace Theatre from 20 August to 4 October 2025, with tickets on sale soon. The West End staging will simultaneously continue its run at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Directed by Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, and music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Justin Levine. The design team includes Derek McLane (sets), Catherine Zuber (costumes), Justin Townsend (lighting), Peter Hylenski (sound), David Brian Brown (wig and hair design), and Sarah Cimino (make-up design). Casting is by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher.

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Get Presale Tickets to See New Kids On The Block: The Right Stuff Las Vegas Residency

SiriusXM listeners can access tickets in a special presale before they go on sale to the general public.

New Kids On The Block have announced their first-ever Las Vegas residency, The Right Stuff, and SiriusXM listeners can access tickets in a special presale before they go on sale to the general public.

New Kids On The Block: The Right Stuff

How to get presale tickets.

SiriusXM listeners can access presale tickets starting at 10am PT on September 25 through 10pm PT on September 26 by visiting Ticketmaster.com/NKOTBVEGAS  and using code  SIRIUSXM .

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10am PT on September 27.

Dates on Sale

June 2025: 20, 21, 25, 27, 28 July 2025: 2, 3, 5 Nov. 2025: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15

About the Residency

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Iron Maiden announce world tour in 2025 - how to get tickets and pre-sale

"next year is a very special one for iron maiden and we’re going to be giving our fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience.".

• 07:56, 19 SEP 2024

Metal legends Iron Maiden have announced their new world tour for 2025 - including a stop in Manchester. The band promise a "once in a lifetime experience" with the special anniversary shows.

The Run for Your Lives World Tour will begin on May 27 next year in Budapest followed by 27 stadium, festival and arena shows around Europe. The tour marks 50 years since Steve Harris formed the band in late 1975 and, to celebrate this, Maiden fans are promised a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from ‘Iron Maiden’ to ‘Fear Of The Dark’, with their most spectacular and elaborate show ever.

The tour will see five nights in the UK and Ireland, including a stop off at Manchester's Co-op Live on June 22, 2025. Tickets for all dates will go on sale next week .

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Lead singer Bruce Dickinson says: "Next year is a very special one for Iron Maiden and we’re going to be giving our fans a once-in-a-lifetime live experience. This is a tour that’s gonna put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat.

"If you’ve seen us before, then get ready to take that experience to a whole new level. If you’ve never seen us before, then what the hell have you been waiting for? Now’s your chance to find out what you’ve been missing!"

The tour includes five shows in the UK and Ireland, with arenas in Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, and outdoor shows in Dublin and London. They say it is with immense pride that Iron Maiden will celebrate their 50th Anniversary with one of the most notable concerts in their history.

On Saturday June 28, the band will perform at the London Stadium, home of West Ham Football Club – the team that band founder Steve Harris has supported throughout his life, and with whom Iron Maiden have a long and storied history.

This concert in front of over 60,000 fans at the London Stadium, which was constructed in Stratford for the 2012 Olympics and four years later became the new home of West Ham, will be the first time that Iron Maiden have performed on the club’s hallowed turf.

A true homecoming show – with Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith & Nicko McBrain all born in the surrounding area – it will also be the biggest UK venue the band have ever headlined outside of their festival appearances

Steve Harris says: “My love of football and my support of West Ham is no secret, and I know many of our fans around the world have shared that with me too. So we’re all very excited to be playing at the London Stadium as part of the RUN FOR YOUR LIVES tour. And of course, it’s not just London – the whole UK tour is going to be a real celebration for all of us. To be able to bring this very special show to all our fans across the UK and Ireland next year is going to be a great way to mark 50 years of Iron Maiden. We can’t wait to see you all there!”

Special Guests for the London & Dublin outdoor shows will be American rockers Halestorm. British metal band, The Raven Age, will open all five UK & Ireland shows.

Manager Rod Smallwood adds, “50 years of Maiden and I have seen 46 of them! With well over 100 million albums sold and almost 2500 shows in 64 countries and counting, to countless millions of fans, we are all still loving every second and consider every tour a new challenge to bring something different and exciting to our fans. And for this very special one we’ re pulling out all the stops.

"We will cover classics and fan favourites from the first nine albums, from IRON MAIDEN to FEAR OF THE DARK, many of which we haven’t played in years and many we will likely never play again in the future. We have already been hard at work for months putting together an even more spectacular and elaborate new show which will bring the songs to life more than we have ever been able to do before."

UK and Ireland tour dates 2025

Sat 21st - Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England (w/ The Raven Age)

Sun 22nd - Co-op Live, Manchester, England (w/ The Raven Age)

Wed 25th - Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland (w/ Halestorm + The Raven Age)

Sat 28th - London Stadium, London, England (w/ Halestorm + The Raven Age)

Mon 30th - OVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland (w/ The Raven Age)

How to get tickets

Tickets go on sale from Friday 27th September at 12pm. Tickets will be available at Ticketmaster here and further details at Live Nation here .

Is there a pre-sale?

The band say that "as always there will be an exclusive pre-sale for Iron Maiden Fan Club members & Trooper VIP packages will be available at all UK & Ireland shows." This is set to go live on September 24.

For the Co-op Live date there will also be early access for Co-op Live members with its pre-sale going live at 12pm on Wednesday 25th September.

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