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
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
You can now apply to play at Tramlines Festival 2026 as part of programme to support emerging artists
Clementine Hall
Ever wanted to play at Tramlines Festival? Well, now's your chance.
Applications are now open until Wednesday 28 January for Tramlines Festival’s 2026 Apply to Play programme.
This fantastic initiative offers emerging and unsigned artists the chance to perform at the festival, which is set to take place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July.
This year's Tramlines Festival will be headlined by Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice - so it's safe to say that if you win, you'll be in great company.
Alongside a paid slot at the festival, the overall winner will also perform at Truck Festival, Y Not Festival and Victorious Festival.
Images: The Sheff
The talented winner will also receive an official endorsement with Epiphone, one of the most iconic guitar brands in the world, a professional electric guitar, 12 months of artist relations support, access to Epiphone’s London showroom and a performance slot at the Gibson Garage.
And it doesn't stop there as they will also get £500 in studio credit from Pirate Studios and a slot at the This Feeling industry showcase.
Finalists will receive paid performance slots at Tramlines and a second artist will be chosen through a public vote from a shortlist of 100 entries. That artist will also receive the full Epiphone package and secure a guaranteed place in the final selection.
Timm Cleasby, Operations Director at Tramlines, said: “Apply to Play is one of the things at Tramlines I’m proudest of. Every year we get blown away by the talent coming through, not just from Sheffield but from all over the UK.
"We’ve had artists start out on a small stage and come back a couple of years later to play a packed tent. That kind of journey means a lot to us and shows emerging artists there is a pathway for them to grow. It’s why we do it and I can’t wait to see who steps up in 2026.”
Daisy Jackson -
19th August 2024 
