Blossoms have just announced details of a headline UK tour - and they're heading straight to Leeds.
The news comes just ahead of their biggest-ever gig at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester, which is taking place over the August bank holiday.
Blossoms just announced the new tour dates in support of their upcoming album fifth studio album Gary, which is set for release on 20 September.
The album - and its already-release title track - are named after an eight-foot fibreglass gorilla named Gary that was stolen from a garden centre in Scotland in early 2023.
The Stockport-formed five-piece will be travelling across the UK in October and November, including a massive gig here in Leeds and another across in Sheffield.
They'll be supported by the rapidly-rising Red Rum Club.
Speaking about the upcoming tour, Blossoms said: "We’ve been waiting to announce this tour for a while!
"This album was recorded live so we can’t wait to play the new tunes and all your favourites at these great venues in a couple of months.
"Gary might even be at some (depending on venue stage heights)! X"
Blossoms' new album has some big names involved, from James Skelly of The Coral to Jungle's Josh-Lloyd Watson.
Singles already released from the album include Perfect Me, Gary, and What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?
Since forming in 2013, Blossoms have earned BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominations, with massive hits like I Can't Stand It, There's A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls), and Charlemagne.
Blossoms will play the O2 Academy in Leeds on 18 October, plus the Octagon in Sheffield on 21 October.
Tickets for the gigs are on sale here from 9.30am on Friday 23 August.
Blossoms 2024 tour dates in full
17 October - Newcastle - O2 City Hall
18 October - Leeds - O2 Academy
19 October - Glasgow - O2 Academy
21 October - Sheffield - Octagon
22 October - Hull - City Hall
23 October - Nottingham - Rock City
25 October - Liverpool University - The Mountford Hall
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Korn announce huge Leeds gig on first UK tour in a decade
Daisy Jackson
Korn have announced a major Manchester gig as part of a new UK tour – their first in more than a decade.
The nu metal legends will be heading to the First Direct Bank Arena later this year, making a monumental return to British shores.
And they’ve announced very special guests will be joining them on the tour too – support will come from Architects, as well as Youth Code.
Korn burst onto the scene back in 1991 with their seminal self-titled debut album, and have gone on to release a whopping 14 studio albums.
The Californian group have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, collected two Grammy Awards, and headed out on countless world tours.
They’re often cited by newer bands as a major influence and have pushed the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres.
The Ringer has described Korn as ‘a genuine movement in a way bands cannot be now’.
As well as performing in Leeds, Korn will play at venues across the UK including in Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and London.
They’ll be joined by Architects, a British metalcore band who have continued to top the charts even after the tragic death of founding member, guitarist, and principal songwriter Tom Searle.
Korn will be at our very own First Direct Bank Arena on Monday 26 October, with pre-sale tickets available from Tuesday 17 March at 8am, before a general on-sale from Friday 20 March at 8am.
Run, don't walk - as we reckon these tickets will fly off the shelves.
Daisy Jackson -
19th August 2024 
