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Audio North’s Artist of the Month: Cole LC | March 2026

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 13th March 2026

The North is full of amazing artists, and we’re spotlighting one every single month – it's time to go 'Rollin' with Cole LC

Leeds' own Cole LC has got very far doing his "little music thing" and has seen him reach all new heights as his upcoming project suggests with its title West Yorkshire to Westend Show

This musician has built a pretty distinctive artistic style that fuses rap, all while making sure his West Yorkshire identity was kept in the forefront.

That's because, all of Cole's visuals have been filmed across the city at some pretty recognisable spots like Kirkgate Market, City Varieties and Belgrave Music Hall.

So far, this local lad has captured the attention of music lovers with songs like 'Westbrook' and 'Your Tings My Ting' both having over one million streams.

Now, Cole LC sits down to talk all about being Audio North's ‘Artist of the Month’ and shares more teasers about his highly-anticipated EP.

An interview with Cole LC - Audio North's Artist of the Month

Audio North's Artist of the Month: Cole LC | March 2026 / Credit: Supplied via Press shots
Audio North's Artist of the Month: Cole LC | March 2026 / Credit: Supplied via Press shots
Audio North's Artist of the Month: Cole LC | March 2026 / Credit: Supplied via Press shots

What can we expect from your upcoming EP?

This is my first big release in quite a while after the release of Favourite Version in 2023 and I've done a lot of growing. I started writing last Summer when I was going through a tough period but it's gone onto create some of my best songwriting stories. It's a one big note to self that I hope helps other people out.

What is it like being a Northern independent artist?

I grew up in Roundhay with my family and Leeds as a city has had a monumental impact on what I do as an artist. By being close to the city centre, it has allowed me to be exposed to different types of music, soaking up all these genres has helped influence what I do now.

How do you think Leeds is shaping the UK music scene?

This city is a big credit to music and it's a testament to the musicians of Leeds having that talent but also being hardworking. It's also about authenticity and that's what we've got. The climate of music in general is very intense and there's lots of competition but the sheer talent here in Leeds makes it impossible for us to go unnoticed.

Cole LC has played a key part in Leeds' music scene / Credit: Supplied via Press shots
Cole LC has played a key part in Leeds' music scene / Credit: Supplied via Press shots
Cole LC has played a key part in Leeds' music scene / Credit: Supplied via Press shots

Who are some up and coming artists you're checking out?

Ellur and you spell it "Ell-uh" because she's from Bradford. She's an Alt-pop artist who I've been listening to a lot. I've also loved Charlotte Plank, especially her latest single 'crybby blue'. There's even Aaron Rowe who supported Lewis Capaldi.

What does a performance day look like for you?

I don't have a specific routine before a show. Practicing my lyrics is a big one and having a mint tea too.

What is your ultimate dream musically?

I'd love to perform whenever I like and just know people would be there and support me. I'd love the financial freedom to be able not worry and creative new tracks whenever whereever I want. Music is so powerful and speaks to everyone, I want to keep improving my quality and progress.

If you could collaborate with anyone who would it be?

Probably Justin Bieber because of how much I love him, he's the greatest of all time, he just is. When I was 14 I was so fuming watching him and seeing how good he is, I thought he'd put be out of a job forever. He has some unreal albums.

What's next for Cole LC?

I can guarantee you new music every single month for 2026. I know a lot of people have been getting in touch regarding a headline show so I'm hoping to organise a gig. I'm also going to make sure I keep the connection with people who enjoy my music whether that's in person or online.

Read more: Audio North’s Artist of the Month: Roukaya B | February 2026

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The Pussycat Dolls announce major comeback with a massive global arena tour

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson

Global pop icons The Pussycat Dolls have announced a major global tour, with 50+ shows across Europe and North America.

The pop icons will be performing a massive show here in Leeds as part of the tour, which kicks off this summer.

The Pussycat Dolls have been teasing their return this week, plastering hints on venues across the UK – including the First Direct Bank Arena, which displayed a pink digital ad reading ‘Don’t cha wish you knew who we’re announcing tomorrow??’

The multi-platinum pop supergroup will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut record, PCD.

They’ll be supported on the European leg of the tour, which will bring them to the UK in September and October, by Lil’ Kim.

The PCD Forever tour will span a whopping 53 dates, where they’ll perform their chart-topping hits including the 5x platinum Buttons, plus Don’t Cha, and Stickwitu.

The Pussycat Dolls were pop heavyweights in the 2000s, known for their electrifying choreography and live performances.

The Pussycat Dolls have announced a major global tour with a Manchester date. Credit: Rankin

Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts will be back together once again this year for what will be their biggest international run in years.

They’ll be releasing a new song for the first time since 2019 – Club Song is produced by Mike Sabbath (RAYE, Jade) and written by Nicole Scherzinger with Sabbath, Caroline Ailin (Dua Lipa) and Solly (Teddy Swims).

General tickets will go on sale from 10am on Friday 20 March, but fans can sign up for pre-sale at pcdforever.com by Monday to access tickets early.

Pussycat Dolls European tour dates in full

13 Oct – London, UK – The O2

9 Sep – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena

10 Sep – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum

13 Sep – Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal

14 Sep – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle

16 Sep – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar

18 Sep – Antwerp, BE – AFAS Dome

19 Sep – Paris, FR – Accor Arena

21 Sep – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion

23 Sep – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena

26 Sep – Dusseldorf, DE – PSD Bank Dome

27 Sep – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome

29 Sep – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena

30 Sep – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

2 Oct – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena

3 Oct – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena

5 Oct – Dublin, IE – 3Arena

7 Oct – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro

9 Oct – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena

10 Oct – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live

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Huge international girl group tipped for reunion tour after teasers from big UK arenas

Danny Jones Danny Jones

A major international girl band appear to be gearing up for a big reunion tour following a number of teasers popping up at some of the largest arenas around the country.

Including right here in Leeds.

In case you haven’t already guessed it from the thumbnail, we’ll give you another hint: there used to be six of them, though it remains to be seen how many will be returning…

Yes, the once-huge all-female pop group, The Pussycat Dolls, looks set to reunite once again, though the full lineup and exact nature of the shows are yet to be fully verified.

They were a big chart-topping act throughout the noughties, and some of the famous faces are still doing bits in around showbiz today; they’ve been away for a long time, but the First Direct Bank Arena and more have just fans getting ready to “loosen up their buttons”.

Image: Co-op Live

Sharing the big digital advert splashed at the top of the venue on Wednesday, 11 March, the First Direct Bank Arena couldn’t have made it any easier for fans to guess.

Choosing one of the most obvious lyrics turned puns and asking us, “Don’t Cha Wish you knew who we’re announcing tomorrow (Thurs, 12 Mar)”, it didn’t take any time at all for people to figure it out.

With the comments across social media platforms now filled with people sharing gifs of their old performances and dance routines, or simply sharing their general excitement, the hype train is already well and truly on the way.

As well as here in Leeds, massive locations such as the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, and others the Co-op Live in Manchester are also joining in on the fun.

And then, as if things weren’t already blatant enough, the Pussycat Dolls’ official page has also shared a short clip ahead of the inevitable reveal featuring the words, “PCD Forever”, along with pointing them towards a website listed under the same name.

Now, the last time they performed was not long before the pandemic, with most of the original lineup performing on The X Factor, releasing their first new song in over a decade, ‘React’, which was supposed to signal the start of a reunion.

However, the planned comeback tour was ultimately cancelled in January 2022, and we hadn’t heard much else since – until now. Fans are crossing fingers that they get at least a trio of Nicole Sherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta, but we’ll find out very soon.

Read more: Northern rock and blues veterans Proud Mary announce run of reunion shows in 2026

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