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DMA’S announce VERY intimate Leeds gig ahead of major tour

Anthems up close

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 28th July 2026

DMA'S have just announced details of some of their most intimate gigs yet, with the Aussie trio set to perform at record stores and tiny music venues around the UK.

The indie-rock heavyweights have just announced a handful of very intimate shows this summer, ahead of their much larger tour in 2027.

DMA'S will be treating fans to up-close acoustic gigs in cities including Leeds, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Dundee and Bristol.

The shows are to celebrate the release of their self-titled fifth album, which is due for release on 21 August.

DMA'S will be playing the outstore gigs the week after the album is released, kicking things off in Kingston on 24 August.

Then they'll head out to some of the nation's finest record stores and intimate event spaces, including a stop at The Wardrobe in Leeds.

DMA'S' Leeds gig will take place at The Wardrobe in partnership with Crash Records, giving fans the chance to catch the trio in one of the city's best-loved intimate live music venues.

The announcement follows the release of the band’s latest single, Killing Time, a fast-paced, euphoric and instantly infectious anthem that continues to build anticipation for the album.

This is a rare chance to see DMA'S – Johnny Took, Matt Mason and Tommy O’Dell – in an intimate setting, when they normally dominate some of the biggest stages in the world.

DMA’S have accrued more than 500 million streams across their catalogue, four multi-platinum singles, multiple ARIA Award nominations, and 13 songs in triple j’s coveted Hottest 100.

These intimate outstores mean fans won't have to wait all the way until 2027 to see the boys live again, when they'll be heading out on a much bigger UK tour.

Tickets are on sale now HERE.

DMA'S intimate record store shows

  • Monday 24 August – Kingston, Circuit (with Banquet)
  • Tuesday 25 August – Manchester, The Yard (with Crash & Piccadilly)
  • Wednesday 26 August – Middlesbrough, Empire (with Jacaranda)
  • Thursday 27 August – Dundee, Fat Sams (with Assai)
  • Saturday 29 August – Leeds, The Wardrobe (with Crash)
  • Sunday 30 August – Norwich, Waterfront (with HMV)
  • Monday 31 August – Bristol, Rough Trade

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The UK’s oldest nightclub is in Halifax – and now they’re campaigning for a blue plaque

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

An all-new fundraiser has been set up which aims to crown the UK's oldest nightclub with its very own blue plaque.

Situated in Halifax, Acapulco Club, has been providing clubbers and night out lovers with live music and entertainment for 65 years.

Alongside offering 75p drinks to any guests before 11pm and a whole host of DJs playing out beats and bangers on their mezzanine-floor decks, Acapulco has created lots of happy memories too.

This West Yorkshire cultural hub attracted lots of media attention back in 2022 when the club auctioned off pieces of its spiral carpet for just £20.

Now, this Halifax nightlife institution is giving itself a massive pat on the back by setting up a fundraiser for its very own blue plaque.

Working alongside Halifax BID and Halifax Civic Trust, this living piece of Halifax history is recognising its contributions to this West Yorkshire town and clubbing culture.

Commonly referred to as "Acca", the club prides itself on "Welcoming dancers before man landed on the Moon, before the M62 motorway transformed our region, and before colour television arrived in British homes."

The cost of a blue plaque is £650 and any excess funds that are raised will be donated to Halifax Street Angels - a local charity which works alongside the night-time economy to keep partygoers safe.

Acapulco is encouraging anyone who has visited the nightclub over its 65 year period to donate and also provide any memories or photos they have shared within this venue.

Some of the famous faces that have graced this legendary clubbing hotspot include Katie Price and her son Harvey, Joey Essex, as well as an array of Love Island and Big Brother stars.

The Acapulco Club has even welcomed 80's pop royalty courtesy of a visit from George Michael... the tribute act of course.

Anyone wanting to find out more information or make a donation to the recent fundraiser set up to honour the UK's oldest nightclub Acapulco with a blue plaque can do so HERE.

Read more: Audio North’s Artist of the Month: Cruz | July 2026

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Audio North’s Artist of the Month: Cruz | July 2026

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

July already? We're Cruz-ing through the year. Meet this Northern Indie rock band who've been crowned Audio North's latest Artist of the Month.

Sam, Tom, Jamie and Ethan, better known by band-name Cruz, are well and truly making a name for themselves with a whole host of gig dates scattered throughout the Summer.

Live music lovers are about to become very familiar with the 'Disco Colour Beams' songwriters, as Cruz' Summer schedule includes Isle of Wight Festival, Truck Festival and two Sheffield dates.

The Sheff-based shows are special for the fourpiece as they're hometown shows at both Everywhere At Once Festival and the incredible Tramlines Festival - Congrats lads.

Cruz are feeling the love, as the reason they're heading out to Tramlines is because they were voted the Fans' Pick, and this recognition continues as they've been chosen by Audio North to be our Artist of the Month.

An interview with Cruz | Audio North's Artist of the Month: July

Cruz-ing there way from festival to festival this Summer, the Sheffield band sat down with Audio North to talk Artist of the Month title / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)
Cruz-ing there way from festival to festival this Summer, the Sheffield band sat down with Audio North to talk Artist of the Month title / Credit: Press Shots (supplied)

For those who don't know, introduce us to Cruz

Tom and Sam were jamming in early 2022 before deciding to start a band while looking for other members, with Ethan and Jamie finding out through friends of friends.

Ahead of their first live gig, Cruz were drummer-less, Ethan's recruitment was lifesaving for the band as he stepped up a week before and never looked back since, four years strong.

How has Sheffield shaped you as a band?

It's such a rich city full of creatives, music-based as well as even broader to art and culture, Sheffield isn't just a city, it's a support system.

When we were starting out we got involved with all the local gig venues, who are always on the lookout to champion upcoming bands, it was so nice.

Do you feel any connection to this city's musical heritage?

Pulp, Arctic Monkeys and Richard Hawley of course, Human League and Def Leppard, the list goes on.

Growing up in Sheffield and going to gigs at The Leadmill was so incredible too.

What have been some of your favourite live shows so far?

Sidney and Matilda is prominent to us because it's where we played our very first headline date. We also supported Overpass, which was our fifth show ever as the band as we know it, then playing our headline in the same room was awesome.

Sam, Tom, Jamie and Ethan, better known as Cruz, are making waves in the Sheffield music scene / Credit: Press Shot (supplied)
Sam, Tom, Jamie and Ethan, better known as Cruz, are making waves in the Sheffield music scene / Credit: Press Shot (supplied)

If someone wanted to experience the Sheffield music scene, where would you take them?

The Washington does free shows with bands and acoustic sets, making it accessible for everyone. The majority of venues in Sheffield are always hosting gigs.

Kelham Island has a lot of free entry venues too, it's great, getting to watch four or five bands playing out all on one night in this current economy is top tier.

Tramlines and Tramlines Fringe is chaotic in the best way, you never know what to expect but you'll leave with a buzz of energy every single time.

Who are some Northern artists that you're enjoying listening to at the moment?

Leeds-based band The North, there's also The Rosadocs and Montello. We played a gig not too long ago with some class acts too, Bochum Parkway and Jessops, And we can't forget The Slates as well.

What's some of your favourite songs by these artists?

'Soundcheck Your Soul' by The North they've got so many great tunes, they're an amazing band. Montello's 'Suit and Tie', 'Runaway Instead' The Rosadocs.

Playing out at various festivals across the UK, for this Sheffield act it's Tramlines which is most important to them / Credit: Press Shot (supplied)
Playing out at various festivals across the UK, for this Sheffield act it's Tramlines which is the most important to them / Credit: Press Shot (supplied)

What's your favourite track off your newest EP?

Jamie picked 'Man of the People' quoting it as a 'Proper anthem', 'I Get By' is Ethan's pick, it's a track which has been in the works for a while but now the band have finally cracked the code.

While Sam's favourite song is 'Amsterdam' as it's the most personal to him and it's a chilled out number.

Read more: Sheffield’s Peddler Market to relaunch as FREE monthly mini music festival

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