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.
A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
The Kooks, Miles Kane and Milburn to open Rock n Roll Circus as the festival expands to four days
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Just when it you thought that the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026.
That's right, the festival will now open a day earlier on Thursday 27 August.
The brand-new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane - this is going to be a bank holiday weekend you'll never forget.
Further artists for Thursday 27 August - and across the entire four-day weekend - will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
It's a welcome addition to what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
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Friday will see The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Saturday will be led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, whilst Sunday will be closed by the one and only Richard Ashcroft.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said:“Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, and you can get your tickets here.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2023 
