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.
Northern Guitars in Leeds has had its long-term future secured after the building has been purchased as part of a nationwide community ownership initiative.
If you've ever been on a night out on Call Lane, then you will know of (or have heard) Northern Guitars.
It's about as grassroots as it gets, a proper intimate venue supporting artists of all levels.
And now the much-loved city centre venue, which has become a staple of Leeds' music scene, is one of the latest independent music venues to benefit from a scheme designed to protect cultural spaces from the pressures of the commercial property market.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space has been acquired by community benefit society Music Venue Properties (MVP), an organisation set up by the Music Venue Trust to buy the buildings occupied by grassroots venues and rent them back to operators on long-term agreements.
The move means the brilliant Northern Guitars can continue doing what it does best without the uncertainty that often comes with being in an increasingly challenging landscape.
MVP was launched in 2022 in response to the growing number of grassroots venues disappearing across the UK. According to the organisation, more than a third of the country's grassroots music venues have closed over the last two decades, with many struggling due to short-term leases and rising property costs.
Since launching, MVP has raised more than £7 million through community investment and funding, using the money to secure permanent homes for venues that play a vital role in nurturing emerging artists and supporting local music scenes.
This is a proper win for Northern Guitars and we're absolutely chuffed to know that they'll be going absolutely nowhere.
Opening party announced for Leeds’ newest XL nightclub taking over the old PRYZM site
Clementine Hall
Leeds-based events brand Mint has officially revealed the location of its highly anticipated new venue, Mint XL.
And it's set to open in none other than the iconic former PRYZM nightclub site on Woodhouse Lane in the heart of Leeds city centre.
Known for its longstanding contribution to the city's electronic music landscape through Mint Festival, the brand is now embarking on its most ambitious venue project to date with the launch of a completely reimagined 2,500-capacity space.
The vast space is currently undergoing an extensive redevelopment and full-scale renovation, which will see Mint XL transformed into a state-of-the-art venue built around high-spec production, immersive experiences and forward-thinking programming.
Of course, it's all about the music. So at the heart of the venue is a major commitment to sound and production with a newly installed Funktion-One Vero sound system throughout the main space complemented by cutting-edge lighting, immersive visual production and bespoke room design.
Enough of the details though, let's get stuck into when it's actually going to open its doors.
Mint XL will officially launch on Friday 25 September with an opening party curated by renowned electronic music platform system which aims to set the tone for an ambitious inaugural season.
Taking over the entire venue, the event will bring together some of the most respected and influential names in underground electronic music, including Craig Richards, Enzo Siragusa, Fumiya Tanaka and Sonja Moonear, alongside a carefully selected lineup of acclaimed artists from across the scene.
Also on the line up is none other than Francesco Del Garda, Truly Madly, Prosumer, Laidlaw, Rich NXT, Voightmann, Foehn & Jerome Kinso, Isabelle Koci and of course long standing residents Annie Errez & Bobby ODonnell.
Tickets for the opening party for Mint XL will go live this Thursday 6 June at 6pm and you can get yours here.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2023 
