Wakefield’s own Skinny Living have been announced as the second headliner for WX Live.
As part of a series of 1000-cap concerts taking place at the brand-new Wakefield Exchange (WX), Skinny Living will be taking to the stage in their hometown no less.
Presented by Wakefield Council, the new programme of live music in the multi-use space aims to bring world-class live music experiences to the city.
It comes after Leeds legend Corinne Bailey Rae was announced as the opening act, so it's to say we're off to a very good start for the new venue.
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Beloved indie-soul power trio Skinny Living will be playing their biggest hometown show to date on Saturday 13 December.
With an incredible 12-year career encompassing major label support, Skinny Living self-released their long-awaited debut album, ‘Day by Day’, in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim and UK Chart success.
Skinny Living said: “We’re buzzing to announce that our annual Wakefield Christmas show will be held at WX on December 13th. It’s always special coming back to our hometown, and even more exciting to be part of a brand-new venue’s story from the start. We can’t wait to see you all and kick off the Christmas celebrations together.”
Cllr Hannah Appleyard, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Skinny Living to WX Live as our second act. As a Wakefield-based band, their inclusion in the programme is a celebration of our city’s incredible homegrown talent.
“WX Live is all about bringing world-class music experiences to Wakefield, and we can’t wait to see both Corrine Bailey Rae and Skinny Living light up the stage at Wakefield Exchange this autumn.”
General on-sale tickets will launch on Friday 16 October and you can get yours here.
A Pulp pop-up pub is heading to Sheffield later this month, following unbelievable success over in Manchester.
The Sheffield icons will be taking charge of beloved local boozer and grassroots gig venue The Hallamshire Hotel.
The news was announced this afternoon by Rough Trade Records, along with Pulp themselves.
While they're keeping the exact details under wraps for now, we've got a pretty good idea of what we might be able to expect, based on their pop-up pub in Manchester in August.
There, there was a jukebox programmed by Jarvis Cocker himself, along with merch literally plastered on every wall and even the ceilings.
The previous Pulp pop-up pub had loads of merch for sale, from tees and totes to records and stickers.
The walls were turned into a shrine for the band, showcasing posters and photography from throughout their illustrious career.
And the crowds came through in a big way, queueing halfway down the street for a chance to be totally immersed in all things Pulp.
So much so, The Rat & Pigeon (who hosted the Manchester edition) have warned on social media: "Note to @hallamshire_hotel - you WILL be 10x busier than you expect - even if it’s pissing it down. Enjoy!"
For their Sheffield pop-up, all we know for sure is the location (The Hallamshire Hotel) and the date (30 October).
Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour
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Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.
The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.
Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.
Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.
The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.
The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.
Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.
They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.
Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full
22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
24 May - London The O2
28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
2 June - Manchester Co-op Live
Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.
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