The news just weeks after announcing a huge 'Rock N Roll Circus' show in South Yorkshire.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds has just announced that the band will perform at a number of 2023 headline arenas across the UK, including right here in Leeds.
The Ballad Of The Mighty I singer will be performing at Leeds' own First Direct Arena on Monday 18 December 2023, whilst also calling at Hull, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool.
The winter tour comes after twelve summer show - all of which are set to bring the fourth studio album Council Skies to life alongside old favourites that the singer is known for, spanning over the decades.
Tickets go on pre-sale on Wednesday 29 March for fans that have pre-ordered the forthcoming new album, via the official Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds store (here) and on general ticket sale (here) from 9.00am this Friday 31 March 2023.
The full tour dates announced are as followed:
30 August Hull Bonus Arena
14 December London OVO Arena Wembley
15 December Birmingham Utilita Arena
17 December Cardiff International Arena
18 December Leeds First Direct Arena (get tickets here)
20 December Glasgow OVO Hydro
21 December Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Where else to catch Noel Gallagher in Yorkshire
Alongside The Cribs, The Joy Formidable and Somebody’s Child, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will in a huge 'Rock N Roll' Circus event later this year in Sheffield
Rounding off a summer of non-stop concerts, the northern musician is set to appear at Sheffield's own Don Valley Bowl on Friday 1 September with a night of non-stop tunes set to bring the city to life, plus the chance to hear hits from new album ‘Council Skies’ set for release in summer.
Alongside the fantastic music, Rock N Roll Circus will feature fire performers, aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers and acrobats, bringing a whole new dimension to the traditional concert experience.
Earlier in the summer, the former Oasis singer will be playing at the Bingley Weekender on 4 August 2023.
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 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.
Images: The Sheff
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.
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.”
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2023 
