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Stereophonics announce MASSIVE stadium gig in Huddersfield next year
Well now I’m having a nice day.
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 9am here.
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Major DJ has set cancelled as overcrowding concerns continue at Leeds Festival
Clementine Hall
After closing for the entire second day, The Warehouse stage at Leeds Festival has once again been forced to evacuate.
One of the most anticipated dance acts of the day has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns just moments before the set.
Sheffield DJ Silva Bumpa was due to take to The Warehouse stage today at 1:30pm, but the set was cancelled due to overcrowding.
It's not the first time this has happened at Leeds Festival 2026, as yesterday Omar+'s set was cancelled due to the same issue and the stage was subsequently closed for the rest of the day.
The Warehouse stage is completely new for this year, and supposedly is designed specifically for dance music...which is quite ironic.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Silva Bumpa said: "So so sorry Leeds Fest but due to over crowding my set was cancelled last min I was just behind the stage and got told right before such a massive shame."
Prospa, another prominent DJ who's set was cancelled at Reading on Friday afternoon, spoke up on the situation: "We are disappointed in The Warehouse stage closure at Reading Festival. We were told it wasn't possible to play whilst on the way. This was due to too many people outside the stage.
"We have seen this happen before at larger festivals in the UK. It's time to double the capacity of tents or put dance music on the main stage."
It comes after another dance stage, LS23, was closed mid-set last night due to a health and safety hazard when all the lights suddenly switched off and ravers were forced to evacuate.
If yesterday is anything to go by, we wouldn't be surprised if The Warehouse was closed for the rest of the day which means anticipated sets from Rossi and Mall Grab will also be cancelled.
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‘Actually lost for words’ – huge artist speaks out as Leeds Festival set is cancelled due to overcrowding
Clementine Hall
For the second day in a row, a huge set has been cancelled due to overcrowding at Reading and Leeds Festival.
Day two of the festival and there's some pretty disappointed ravers hanging their head as one of the biggest dance music sets of the day is cancelled.
Omar+, a rising British electronic DJ and producer, was due to play on the brand-new Warehouse stage at Reading yesterday and Leeds today.
Yesterday's set was cancelled last minute due to overcrowding, and low and behold the same has happened here in Leeds.
Announcing the sad news to his story, Omar+ said "Actually lost for words. My Leeds set has been cancelled due to overcrowding."
He then went on to show a screenshot of a text message, reading: "I've never seen something like this in my entire life where two shows back to back are cancelled due to overcrowding."
The Warehouse stage is completely new for this year, and supposedly is designed specifically for dance music...which is quite ironic.
Prospa, another prominent DJ who's set was cancelled at Reading yesterday, spoke up on the situation: "We are disappointed in The Warehouse stage closure at Reading Festival. We were told it wasn't possible to play whilst on the way. This was due to too many people outside the stage.
"We have seen this happen before at larger festivals in the UK. It's time to double the capacity of tents or put dance music on the main stage."
It comes after another dance stage, LS23, was closed mid-set last night due to a health and safety hazard when all the lights suddenly switched off and ravers were forced to evacuate.
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Thomas Melia -
7th October 2024 
