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UK punk icons The Stranglers announced as latest headliner of outdoor concert series

Tickets go on sale this week.

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The Stranglers have been announced as the third headliner of 'Live At Tileyard North'.

The new two-week series of outdoor live music will take place in central Wakefield, with The Stranglers taking to the stage on Friday 21 August at the historic courtyard of Rutland Mills.

Formed back in 1974, The Stranglers quickly made a name for themselves by embracing the punk movement of the late 70s.

Their first three albums (Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black and White) were released within just 13 months of each other, scoring hit singles with ‘Peaches’, ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Walk On By’.

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In 2024 The Stranglers’ 50th anniversary year featured celebratory sell-out tours across the world and headline slots at festivals worldwide, including a sell-out performance at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall.

The Stranglers will be joined by a full supporting line-up including fellow punk legends Buzzcocks as well as alternative-indie quintet FEET and buzzy Irish garage rock trio Adore.

Previously announced Live at Tileyard North headliners include the Vaccines, who will be in Wakefield performing their critically acclaimed 2011 debut album What Did You Expect From the Vaccines? in full to celebrate 15 years since its release on Sunday 30 August, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor who will headline the outdoor venue on Thursday 27 August.

It's safe to say it will be a very fun two weeks indeed, now we just need to wait until summer arrives.

Postcode pre-sale for residents local to Tileyard North (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5, WF6) will open at 10am on Wednesday 21 January here with general sale opening at 10am on Friday 23 January here.

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Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax

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Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.

The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.

Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.

They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.

Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.

They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.

Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry

Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.

Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).

A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.

You can grab tickets HERE.

Hollywood Vampires tour dates in full

  • Wednesday 12 August – The O2, London
  • Friday 14 August – TK Maxx presents Depot Live, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
  • Saturday 15 August – TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
  • Monday 17 August – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
  • Tuesday 18 August – AO Arena, Manchester
  • Wednesday 19 August – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
  • Friday 21 August – Colchester Castle Summer Series, Colchester
  • Saturday 22 August – TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax
  • Tuesday 25 August – PSD Bank Nürnberg ARENA, Nuremberg
  • Wednesday 26 August – Adidas Arena, Paris
  • Friday 28 August – Lanxess Arena, Cologne
  • Sunday 30 August – Barclays Arena, Hamburg
  • Tuesday 1 September – Parco Della Musica Open Air, Milan
  • Wednesday 2 September – Castello Carrese Open Air, Este

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You can now apply to play at Tramlines Festival 2026 as part of programme to support emerging artists

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Ever wanted to play at Tramlines Festival? Well, now's your chance.

Applications are now open until Wednesday 28 January for Tramlines Festival’s 2026 Apply to Play programme.

This fantastic initiative offers emerging and unsigned artists the chance to perform at the festival, which is set to take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July.

This year's Tramlines Festival will be headlined by Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice - so it's safe to say that if you win, you'll be in great company.

Alongside a paid slot at the festival, the overall winner will also perform at Truck Festival, Y Not Festival and Victorious Festival.

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The talented winner will also receive an official endorsement with Epiphone, one of the most iconic guitar brands in the world, a professional electric guitar, 12 months of artist relations support, access to Epiphone’s London showroom and a performance slot at the Gibson Garage.

And it doesn't stop there as they will also get £500 in studio credit from Pirate Studios and a slot at the This Feeling industry showcase.

Finalists will receive paid performance slots at Tramlines and a second artist will be chosen through a public vote from a shortlist of 100 entries. That artist will also receive the full Epiphone package and secure a guaranteed place in the final selection.

 
 
 
 
 
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Timm Cleasby, Operations Director at Tramlines, said: “Apply to Play is one of the things at Tramlines I’m proudest of. Every year we get blown away by the talent coming through, not just from Sheffield but from all over the UK.

"We’ve had artists start out on a small stage and come back a couple of years later to play a packed tent. That kind of journey means a lot to us and shows emerging artists there is a pathway for them to grow. It’s why we do it and I can’t wait to see who steps up in 2026.”

Applications are now open, find out more here.

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