An exclusive album listening party is taking place in Leeds to celebrate the release of the remix edition of Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’.
Charlotte Aitchinson, better known by her popstar pseudonym Charli XCX, has seen massive acclaim following the release of her album ‘Brat’ which soundtracked everybody’s summer.
Now, the songstress and producer is releasing another musical accompaniment in the Brat realm, a remix album titled Brat and It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat.
Charli XCX has announced exclusive album listening parties across the globe, and the only party taking place on UK soil will be right here in Leeds.
Featuring household names and music industry pals, Charli XCX has made sure everyone is catered to with this release drawing upon some famous faces to add their spin to her much-loved singles and hidden gems.
Ariana Grande is just one of many artists lending their singing prowess on this remix album with every single track having a collaborator on it.
If you’ve watched any Reels or Tiktok videos lately you will definitely recognise Charli XCX’s club-electronic pop style has been dominating airwaves and summer trends.
Whether it’s Addison Rae screaming on the remix of ‘Von Dutch’ or the sultry ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’, the British pop star has been at the forefront of 2024’s biggest pop culture moments. It was a Brat Summer after all.
At her North America ‘Sweat Tour’ in Orlando on 6 October, Charli XCX announced the collaborators not via social media like usual pop rollouts, but instead through a printed t-shirt she threw into the crowd.
Other notable names that are enlisted to extend ‘Brat Summer’ include Tinashe, Lorde and current ‘Sweat Tour’ co-captain Troye Sivan.
Now she’s hoping to continue the Brat brand and make 2024 the ‘Brat Year’ as she embarks on her ‘Brat Arena Tour 2024’ which sees her visiting four UK arenas including Manchester’s newest entertainment venue, Co-op Live.
The ‘Young girl from Essex’ announced her tracklist via the medium of billboards in the home city of every artist on the record. One bright lime green and plain black font billboard even appeared in our lovely neighbouring city just near Piccadillyto announce a certain Manchester band, The 1975.
The album listening party is taking place on 10 October just 24 hours before the album hits the world and is doing so right here in the UK, only in Leeds!
Local and independent record shop Crash Records have hosted many events over their years but this one is set to be unmissable with each attendee receiving a free poster too.
Lucky fans wanting to get an exclusive first listen to the remix album titled ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ before it's officially released on 11 October can do so on a first come first served entry with more information here.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Korn announce huge Leeds gig on first UK tour in a decade
Daisy Jackson
Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour – their first in more than a decade.
The nu metal legends will be heading to the First Direct Bank Arena later this year, making a monumental return to British shores.
And they’ve announced very special guests will be joining them on the tour too – support will come from Architects, as well as Youth Code.
Korn burst onto the scene back in 1991 with their seminal self-titled debut album, and have gone on to release a whopping 14 studio albums.
The Californian group have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two Grammy Awards, and headed out on countless world tours.
They’re often cited by newer bands as a major influence and have pushed the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres.
The Ringer has described Korn as ‘a genuine movement in a way bands cannot be now’.
As well as performing in Leeds, Korn will play at venues across the UK including in Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and London.
They’ll be joined by Architects, a British metalcore band who have continued to top the charts even after the tragic death of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Tom Searle.
Korn will be at our very own First Direct Bank Arena on Monday 26 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Tuesday 17 March at 8am, before a general on-sale from Friday 20 March at 8am.
Run, don't walk - as we reckon these tickets will fly off the shelves.
Thomas Melia -
8th October 2024 
