Welsh rock band and musical legends Stereophonics are embarking on their first tour together in three years next summer.
Forming in 1992, the band have had chart acclaim with 11 UK top ten hits and a number one single in 2005, the unforgettable ‘Dakota’.
Lead singer Kelly Jones has seen the band go from making music together as neighbours to becoming a classic rock band that 30 years into their career are still headlining stadium tours.
On top of their incredible achievements with smash hit singles, the band also managed to amass eight number one albums, a feat which many aspiring artists dream of.
Catching attention throughout the turn of the millennium, their second studio album ‘Performance and Cocktails’ released in 1999 where Kelly Jones’ unmistakable vocals got us all hooked.
The rock band are ready to deliver an unforgettable performance to a crowd of almost 25,000 as they bring their ‘Stadium Anthems’ tour to Huddersfield in 2025.
Crowds can expect to hear tracks like ‘The Bartender And The Thief’, ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ and ‘Mr Writer’ alongside songs from their discography which dates back to 1997 with their debut LP ‘Word Gets Around’.
As well as hearing all your favourite Stereophonics records in the flesh, crowds can also expect to be treated to some more live music from special guests supporting the band who will be announced at a later date.
Eager fans who want a bigger chance of securing tickets can do so by pre-ordering the band’s newest album whose title and artwork are yet to be revealed.
Winning one BRIT award for ‘Best Breakthrough Act’ in 1998, the band are sure to win over the crowds of Huddersfield Town’s stadium with ease.
With the album set for a release between spring and summer 2025 in line with the tour, fans have all the time they need to revisit the rock band’s music catalogue before the shows commence.
Stereophonics are jamming out with Huddersfield on Saturday 14 June at John Smith Stadium in 2025.
Tickets for the upcoming stadium tour including the West Yorkshire date go on general sale Friday 11th October at 9amhere.
Loyle Carner has been announced as the headliner for ‘Above All Else’ a new curated event that will form part of the Live at Kirkstall Abbey concert series.
Boy oh boy are we excited about this one.
An all-day celebration of music and culture is coming to Kirkstall Abbey, ‘Above All Else’ is a new event from independent Leeds promoters Futuresound with forward-thinking curation at its heart.
And who better to headline its debut than Loyle Carner.
Released last summer, Loyle Carner’s fourth full-length album Hopefully! reasserted his position at the forefront of the UK’s emotionally-charged hip hop movement.
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First finding his voice in 2013 with the A Little Late EP, it was Loyle Carner’s debut album 2017’s Yesterday’s Gone that brought the artist to national attention and earned himself a Mercury Music Prize nomination and BRIT award nominations for British Breakthrough Act and British Male Solo Artist at just 23 years old.
Joining Loyle Carner at ‘Above All Else’ will be a full supporting line-up including acclaimed Grammy and Ivor-Novello award nominated songwriter Jordan Rakei and Kokoroko, the London based sextet.
Completing the line-up is much-hyped Birmingham rapper Kofi Stone and rising Dublin collective Bricknasty.
Also announced for Live At Kirkstall Abbey 2026 are revered British multi-hyphenates The Streets, reunited Leeds indie heroes The Sunshine Underground, art rock royalty The Maccabees will be performing their only northern gig and the hugely successful Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival is gearing up for a return featuring Dara Ó’Brien, Jason Manford, Lucy Beamount and more.
Kirkstall postcode pre-sale for local residents (LS4, LS5, LS13 & LS18) will open at 10am on Wednesday 28 January here with general sale opening at 10am on Friday 30 January here.
Arctic Monkeys release first song in four years as part of upcoming all-star War Child album
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The full track list for the charity album has been released, featuring Fontaines D.C., Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo and loads more.
The legendary Sheffield indie group have been largely silent (as usual) since the release of their last album, The Car, back in 2022.
But today, the monkeys are back with a brand new song titled 'Opening Night' , in support of War Child's upcoming project to provide aid for children living through war.
That project being 'HELP(2)' - a brand new collaborative album inspired by the landmark 1995 release 'HELP' to engage music lovers globally in support of the charity's vital work.
The new album will be released on Friday 6 March and was brought to life through close collaboration with Abbey Road Studios, recorded predominantly across one extraordinary week in November 2025 under the stewardship of acclaimed producer James Ford.
There's so me pretty huge names on the album who have contributed, including Fontaines D.C, Pulp, Damon Albarn, Wet Leg, Young Fathers and so many more.
Recorded in a single day in 1995, the original ‘HELP’ album raised over £1.2 million, enabling War Child to provide vital support to thousands of children caught in the Bosnian conflict.
The full track list to the album is: ‘HELP(2)’ Tracklist:
Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night
Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten & Kae Tempest - Flags
Black Country, New Road - Strangers
The Last Dinner Party - Let’s do it again!
Beth Gibbons - Sunday Morning
Arooj Aftab & Beck - Lilac Wine
King Krule - The 343 Loop
Depeche Mode - Universal Soldier
Ezra Collective & Greentea Peng - Helicopters
Arlo Parks - Nothing I Could Hide
English Teacher & Graham Coxon - Parasite
Beabadoobee - Say Yes
Big Thief - Relive, Redie
Fontaines D.C. - Black Boys on Mopeds
Cameron Winter - Warning
Young Fathers - Don’t Fight the Young
Pulp - Begging for Change
Sampha - Naboo
Wet Leg - Obvious
Foals - When the War is Finally Done
Bat For Lashes - Carried my girl
Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell, Nilüfer Yanya & Dove Ellis - Sunday Light
Olivia Rodrigo - The Book of Love
You can pre-order the album here and listen to the new song by the Arctic Monkeys here.
Thomas Melia -
7th October 2024 
