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JLS announce massive UK comeback tour and they’re coming to Leeds

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Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 23rd February 2023

JLS have delighted fans with what will be the best news they’ll hear all week by announcing a massive UK comeback tour later this year.

Aston, Marvin, Oritsé, and JB are back this autumn for the ‘EVERYBODY SAY JLS: The Hits Tour’. 

And of course, they'll be paying a visit to us here in Leeds.

You may remember the popular 00s boyband’s tour in 2021 was hugely-successful and proved to be one of the hottest tickets in town, with the quartet playing a whopping 29 dates at arenas across the UK and Ireland to more than 350,000 people at sold-out shows – and when something was so good the first time round, they might as well have another crack at it, right?

Kicking off in Dublin on 20 October, the lads will take to the stage in several major UK cities such as Cardiff, Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester, before they make their way over to see us in Leeds at the First Direct Arena.

Newcastle, Sheffield, and Nottingham are some of the other cities on the list, as well as two nights in London at the O2 Arena.

After stealing hearts on ITV reality singing competition X Factor, finishing runners-up, JLS then broke through in 2009 in the biggest way possible as their debut single ‘Beat Again’ shot straight tonumber one on the UK Top 40.

Their chart-topping success then continued with the follow-up singles ‘Everybody In Love’, ‘The Club Is Alive’, ‘Love You More’, and ‘She Makes Me Wanna’.

Another five top 10 hits, a self-titled number-one debut album, three more top-three records, two BRIT Awards, and five MOBO Awards all came, before they said goodbye with their 2013 ‘Greatest Hits’ album.

Not all goodbyes are forever though, as the lads continued their own successful careers outside of JLS, and remained the best of friends, before reuniting for the first time back in 2021.

And now, it’s time for their second comeback in 2023.

“We couldn’t be more excited to announce another UK and Ireland arena tour,” the boyband said in a statement.

“Last time out was totally surreal and we’ve been eagerly awaiting the right time to do it all over again, as playing live and seeing our amazing fans is definitely the best part of being JLS.”

JLS will stop off at the First Direct Arena on Tuesday 7 November 2023 as part of the ‘EVERYBODY SAY JLS: The Hits Tour’.

Tickets will go on general sale from 9am on Friday 3 March, and you can grab yours here.

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Arctic Monkeys are releasing new music THIS WEEK as part of an upcoming War Child project

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Arctic Monkeys are releasing new music THIS WEEK as part of an upcoming War Child project

Arctic Monkeys are back in business, with new music on the way later this week.

The legendary Sheffield indie group have been largely silent (as usual) since the release of their last album, The Car, back in 2022.

But today, War Child has confirmed that the Alex Turner-fronted group are coming back with a new song, in support of the charity's upcoming project to provide aid for children living through war. 

Arctic Monkeys are the first to be announced for the new War Child Records project, but if you leap to some conclusions based on who the new account is following, there are set to be some BIG names involved.

As well as Arctic Monkeys, War Child Records is also following 32 artists including Fontaines DC, Olivia Rodrigo, Wet Leg, Foals, Damon Albarn, Pulp, Depeche Mode, English Teacher, and Beck - to name just a few.

Based on this afternoon's teaser announcement, the new Arctic Monkeys single will be live at 3pm on Thursday 22 January.

War Child has said: "There is a group of artists who are working on something important in support of War Child. There will be more information coming soon.

"No child should be part of war. Ever. For over 30 years, War Child has worked in some of the world's most dangerous places to protect, educate, support mental health and stand up for the rights of children.

"Today our challenge is bigger than ever.

"When the legendary HELP album was released in 1995, 10% of the world's children were affected by conflict.

"That figure has almost doubled to 19%, affecting 520 million children. Right now, 1 in 5 children worldwide are at risk of losing their childhoods to conflict.

"Help us support children to heal and grow for a safer, brighter future. Donate and sign up to hear more news about forthcoming music releases."

You can sign up for the latest War Child Records announcements HERE.

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

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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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