British rock band The Amazons have announced a run of new UK shows in support of their upcoming record and, naturally, they’re coming to Leeds.
Set to launch their fourth studio LP next month, The Amazons are gearing up for their next album cycle with a limited series of domestic tour dates, including three Northern gigs – four, including Scotland.
In fact, of the ten nights on the list, there are more up north than there are down south; put it this way, the boys might be from Reading, but they know where their bread is buttered.
Kicking off the album support tour this autumn, we can’t wait to welcome them back to Leeds.
The Amazons last played these parts back in 2022 following the release of their third record, How Will I Know if Heaven Will Find Me? (packed with bangers, we’d like to add).
Now a trio, The Amazons’ current project 21st Century Fiction is set to drop on 9 May and given that their debut title landed at number eight on the album charts and both of their follow-ups have been received similarly well, we’re expecting another great listen from cover to cover.
In their first teaser for the latest iteration of their sound, the Berkshire boys teamed up with fellow contemporary rock favourites Royal Blood for the lead single, ‘My Blood’, which was produced by frontman Mike Kerr and features Ben Thatcher on drums in place of former member Joe Emmett.
The Amazons will be performing at Leeds Beckett University Union on Saturday 1 November 2025.
If you’re looking to grab early access, you can do so by pre-ordering the album, with pre-sale tickets going live at 10am on Wednesday, 9 April.
As for general admission, tickets will be available from the same time on the following Friday (11 April).
A new grassroots music space is opening in Headingley with a mission to make DJing, vinyl and music culture more accessible.
Meanhood Studios, founded by long-time LS6 residents Jim and Katie Young, will combine a professional DJ rehearsal studio, record shop, performance space and tuition hub all under one roof.
Their aim is simple, "to level the playing field in a scene that has often felt exclusive and gatekept.”
Meanhood started as a guerrilla pop-up record shop in lockdown when Jim started selling records from his personal collection.
Built solely on quality and word-of-mouth reputation, the venture quickly grew into a respected local record spot known for its carefully curated vinyl selection.
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Jim’s roots trace back to Manchester’s late-90s free party scene, he began DJing at 17 and from Hyde Park house parties to residencies at legendary clubs, he went on to host nights featuring artists who would later become major names in UK dance music.
Katie grew up in rural Cumbria, discovering music through pirate radio, library tapes and out-of-town raves. After moving to Leeds for university, she built a 20-year corporate career while supporting events, fly-posting for club nights and working behind the scenes.
“DJing is so much more than pushing buttons,” says Jim. “You’ve got to love it when no one’s watching. We want to share that knowledge and remove some of the barriers we experienced.”
Meanhood Studios will open on Friday 13 March and will offer access to equipment, rehearsal space, vinyl records and tuition for aspiring DJs and music lovers.
It's more important now than ever to support grassroots music venues, and we can't wait to check out this new space.
The Kooks, Miles Kane and Milburn to open Rock n Roll Circus as the festival expands to four days
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Just when it you thought that the Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up was complete, organisers have confirmed a major expansion for 2026.
That's right, the festival will now open a day earlier on Thursday 27 August.
The brand-new opening night will be led by The Kooks, Milburn and Miles Kane - this is going to be a bank holiday weekend you'll never forget.
Further artists for Thursday 27 August - and across the entire four-day weekend - will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled.
It's a welcome addition to what was already shaping up to be one of the standout festival weekends of the summer.
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Friday will see The Streets headline with a special performance of A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full. Saturday will be led by one of the UK’s most exciting modern guitar bands, Wunderhorse, supported by Baxter Dury, Mercury Prize winners English Teacher, and London favourites Fat Dog, whilst Sunday will be closed by the one and only Richard Ashcroft.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said:“Opening the weekend with The Kooks performing Inside In / Inside Out in full, Milburn returning home and Miles Kane joining the bill feels like a statement night for Sheffield.
“What makes Rock N Roll Circus special is that we can celebrate iconic albums and artists that shaped a generation, while also giving space to the next wave of talent coming through. That mix of heritage and hometown pride is exactly what this festival is about.
“Sheffield has always brought an incredible atmosphere to Don Valley Bowl, and expanding the programme this way gives us even more room to create something memorable for the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield takes place at Don Valley Bowl from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2026, and you can get your tickets here.
Danny Jones -
8th April 2025 
