The Chemical Brothers have just announced a huge gig in Leeds as part of a new arena tour this autumn.
The electronic duo will perform at the First Direct Arena in October, bringing their globally renowned live show back on tour across the UK.
The Chemical Brothers recently released their first new music in two years, dropping the single 'No Reason' this month.
A 10th studio album is currently in the works, due for release later this year, The Manc reports.
Over the course of their three-decade-long career, they've smashed records with songs including 'Block Rockin' Beats', 'Galvanize', and 'Hey Boy Hey Girl'.
The Chemical Brothers. Credit: Facebook
The pair have sold more than 13 million albums, reaching the top of the charts six times.
Their tracks have been streamed a whopping three billion times to date.
The Chemical Brothers will be performing at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on Saturday 28 October, alongside other shows in Manchester, Birmingham, London, Dublin and Glasgow.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 31 March through See Tickets, with a fan pre-sale on Wednesday 29 March.
The Chemical Brothers 2023 UK tour dates
Thu 26 October - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Fri 27 October - AO Arena, Manchester
Sat 28 October - First Direct Arena, Leeds
Wed 1 November - 3Arena, Dublin
Fri 3 November - Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Sat 4 November - The O2, London
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Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
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.
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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.”
Daisy Jackson -
27th March 2023 
