The List

First Direct Arena

The First Direct Arena was voted Best New Venue in the World 2014, so you know it's got some half-decent events, which it has if the list of past performers is anything to go by: Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, Gary Barlow, Prince and more. With a capacity of 13,000, the venue, which is operated by SMG Europe, is well-equipped for large-scale events.

What's On @ First Direct Arena

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA

Waterloo - The Best of ABBA

25 Oct 2025 - 31 May 2026

The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular, featuring a full live cast and band, stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography. From the iconic Waterloo, Mamma Mia and Voulez-Vous and so much more.
Peter Kay

Peter Kay

30 May 2025 - 6 Jun 2026

Peter Kay is one of Britain's best-loved comedians. His 2010 tour still officially ranks with the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy tour of all time.
Killer Queen

Killer Queen

23 May 2025 - 24 Jan 2026

A Tribute to Queen Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned them the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow and in 2016/17 their first tours of the USA. Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston  returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium. Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breath taking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody,  One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more. Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.  Please note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
UB40

UB40

30 May 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

UB40 were formed in 1978 and have gone to sell more than 70 million records worldwide and have had over 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart including 'Red Red Wine', 'Kingston Town', 'Rat in Mi KItchen', 'Food For Thought', 'I Got You Babe', '(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You', 'One In Ten', 'My Way of Thinking', 'Please Don't Make Me Cry', 'Many Rivers to Cross', 'Cherry Oh Baby' and many more.
Simply Red

Simply Red

23 Sept 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Simply Red, the seminal British R’n’B band of the 80s and 90s currently on its Big Love World Tour, performs classic hits from across its discography, having celebrated a milestone 30-year anniversary and sold 60 million albums worldwide. Mick Hucknall is joined by his long serving band mates Ian Kirkham (sax), Steve Lewinson (bass), Kenji Suzuki (guitar), Kevin Robinson (trumpet and flute) and Dave Clayton (keyboards) plus new drummer Roman Roth, who will thrill the audience with their canon of hits, including Stars, If You Don’t Know Me By Now and Fairground.
Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

23 May 2025 - 26 Mar 2026

Born in 1981, it took only 17 years for comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter Jason Manford to make his mark on the live circuit. Working as a glass collector at the Buzz Comedy Club in Manchester's suburban area of Chorlton, Manford stepped in when a scheduled performer failed to turn up. Just six live gigs later he claimed The City Life North West Comedian Of The Year award, launching a career that would cement him as a household name across the United Kingdom. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.
Becky Hill

Becky Hill

8 Aug 2025 - 8 Aug 2025

The singer-songwriter from Worcestershire, who appeared in the first series of The Voice, performs house and UK Funky.
The Human League

The Human League

26 Jun 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

The Human League are a British New Wave band first formed in 1977 and, after a change in line up, achieved huge popularity in the 1980s. They have continued recording and performing through the 1990s, 2000s and today. The Human League are so credible it's incredible. In fact, they're probably more highly regarded now than they were in 1981 when they released their landmark album Dare! They're used to everyone from Madonna to Moby, Pet Shop Boys to Robbie Williams, citing them as an influence. But they're about more than esoteric infiltration there has been mainstream penetration, too, commensurate with a band who gave us the greatest ever Christmas Number 1 single with 1981/2's 'Dont You Want Me', who have had four Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 singles in the UK as well as two US Number 1 singles and sold 20 million records worldwide. Then there are the 'L' girls, the new generation of synth-driven female pop artists, who have got in on the League adoring act: La Roux is a known admirer of the electro pioneers, while Little Boots is such a fan she requested Philip Oakeys input on her debut album. Even Lady Gaga professed to be a devotee when she met them. Not surprisingly for a group who were famously described by David Bowie in 1979 as "the sound of the future", and indeed the group was once called The Future, The Human League have never been about resting on their laurels or relying on past glories to see them through. The Human League's unique quality of apartness is notable. "We're peculiar," says Susan Ann Sulley, utterly unabashed. "People think pop music is X Factor and S Club 7 and we're still hankering after a Roxy-Bowie-Donna Summer-Chic version of pop. We don't fit in. People don't quite appreciate how strange we are." Over the years, the Human League has been sampled and covered by various artists including George Michael and Robbie Williams. The band has been a huge influence for many electro-pop acts including early Depeche Mode, Madonna, Moby, and countless others.
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

24 May 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you’ll like.
Paul Smith - Pablo

Paul Smith - Pablo

22 May 2025 - 13 Nov 2025

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke. The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life.
Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

28 May 2025 - 11 Apr 2026

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.
Fontaines DC

Fontaines DC

5 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

The beloved Irish band - who just took home the trophy for “Best Band In The World” at the BandLab NME Awards – are touring! Fontaines D.C. are a band in a state of constant evolution and this time the result is an album of shifting moods, startling insight, maturity, and considerable emotional wallop.
Craig David

Craig David

13 Jun 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

British R&B singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and producer who rose to fame in 1999. As one of the UK’s most loved artists, Craig has remained at the helm of his own unique, authentically British sound. A sound that made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in UK music, and in turn, making him one of the most successful artists in UK chart history.
The Script

The Script

26 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Mainstream indie pop in the vein of Snow Patrol and Maroon 5 from The Voice judge Danny O'Donoghue.
Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton

25 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Paul Heaton is one of the UK's most successful songwriters with well over 15 million album sales under his belt. He first came to public attention in the early '80s as the frontman of Hull-based indie-pop band The Housemartins, who are best known for their third single 'Happy Hour' and their No.1 acapella cover of The Isley Brothers' 'Caravan Of Love'.
Europe's Strongest Man

Europe's Strongest Man

11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Jaw-dropping, inspirational and larger than life - this is live strength sport and entertainment at its absolute biggest and best.
Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben

29 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2026

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.  MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.  The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe

15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Two of the greatest voices in the world, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are back doing what they love the most, but this time with an album packed full of holiday cheer! 2020 has been a year of isolation and social distancing and Michael and Alfie want to make this holiday season special, however you’re together at Christmas. The record has everything you could want from a Christmas album, and more. The pair breathe new life into favourites such as ‘It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas’, ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, to name a few. Gregory Porter joins on ‘The Christmas Song’, and the duo perform the heart-warming ‘My Christmas Will Be Better Than Yours’ – a brand new original song.
Olly Murs

Olly Murs

22 May 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Since bursting onto the music scene as the runner-up on the 2009 series of The X Factor, pop singer and songwriter Olly Murs has achieved an incredible amount of success.
Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean

4 Jun 2025 - 13 Aug 2025

Grammy Award winning artist Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has collected numerous gold and platinum records across the globe, with hit number one singles and albums in the UK, USA, Australia, Germany and Holland. Ocean is an all-round entertainer, and his reggae infused soulful voice is as strong and distinctive as ever. His timeless pop classics and infectious dance moves never lose their appeal – don't miss the opportunity to see this R&B legend perform in one of the country's best concert halls.
Marti Pellow - Pellow Talk: The Lost Chapter
Former Wet Wet Wet frontman turned hugely successful solo artist and stage performer Born Mark McLachlan in Clydebank in 1965, Marti Pellow formed Wet Wet Wet when he was only 17. The band went on to score huge hits in the UK and further afield with Wishing I Was Lucky, Goodnight Girl, A Little Help From My Friends, Sweet Little Mystery and more. However, it was their cover of The Troggs Love Is All Around, taken from the soundtrack to Four Weddings And A Funeral, that would etch their names into the record books, staying at No.1 for 15 weeks and selling almost two million copies.
Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams

18 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

The multi platinum-selling Canadian rocker tours the UK in 2025 For most people, a No.1 hit like (Everything I Do) I Do It For You would define their entire career. For Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, it’s possibly not even his most popular song. Pre-worldwide chart domination with the theme song from Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, Adams was already a stadium-packing megastar, no small thanks to a string of radio-friendly hits including Run To You, Heaven and Summer Of ’69. The new millennium found Adams still a reliable draw at home and abroad, scoring three No.1 albums in Canada and two No.2 albums in the UK. Following the covers album, Tracks Of My Tears, and the Jeff Lynne-produced Get Up, Adams released Shine A Light, his 14th studio album, in 2019, followed by So Happy It Hurts in 2022, which topped the UK Independent Album Charts and earned a Grammy nomination for its lead single. In 2024, Adams announced a new album and a new world tour, bringing Roll With The Punches to UK arenas in May 2025.
John Bishop: Back At It

John Bishop: Back At It

21 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.
The Wombats

The Wombats

29 May 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Perky Scousers known for indie rock hits 'Let's Dance to Joy Division' and 'Moving To New York'.
Premier League Darts

Premier League Darts

22 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

The 2025 Premier League will be staged on Thursday nights from February until May, as the sport’s top stars - including reigning champion Luke Littler and world number one Luke Humphries - battle it out for the coveted title and £1m in prize money. The race for Play-Off qualification will intensify in April, with further league nights to be held in Berlin, Manchester, Rotterdam and Liverpool, before the season draws to a close in May. Dress Code: The PDC and Sky Sports encourage the public to engage themselves in the fun nature of the event and therefore fancy dress in permitted, although no imitation weapons, inflatables or political or religious dress will be allowed. Football club colours or politically insensitive costumes of any description are not permitted into the venue and members of the public arriving in team colours will be refused admission until they have changed. National team colours are permitted of the home country.
Busted vs McFly

Busted vs McFly

6 Jun 2025 - 6 Nov 2025

Busted and McFly go head to head Pop rock legends Busted stormed the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together in 2025! The Busted vs McFly Tour will see the two groups visit some of the UK’s biggest and best venues.
Sugababes

Sugababes

20 Jun 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

British girl group responsible for many of the most successful pop hits of the 00s The Sugababes truly went on a unique journey as a group, with the entire original line-up being replaced one by one, only to reform over a decade later and release new music. Their impact on pop – and especially female-fronted pop acts – has been recognised time and time again, and they are among a select group of British acts that have had all their albums reach the top 15. The original line-up didn’t reunite until 2012, when they re-entered the recording studio to work on new music. Single ‘Flatline’ came in 2013, released under the name Mutya Keisha Siobhan as the ‘Sugababes’ name was still in use. The group did eventually reclaim the name in 2015 and re-released ‘Flatline’ as the Sugababes in 2022. They embarked on The Sacred Three tour in 2016, playing a string of dates around the UK. In 2021, the group released a 20th-anniversary edition of One Touch.
Sam Fender

Sam Fender

6 Jun 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

Indie from the North Shields singer-songwriter and guitarist. After starting his career as an actor, Fender released a number of singles independently before being named one of the BBC's Sound of 2018.
Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters

23 May 2025 - 27 May 2025

A genre and gender-defying mix of rock, pop, and dance inspired by burlesque, drag queens, and glam rock, New York's Scissor Sisters made a splash in 2003 with their neon-bright reimagining of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb," the B-side to the band's first single, "Electrobix."
Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue

19 Sept 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. The band released their debut album, Raintown, on 1 May 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the United States in February 1988
PAW Patrol Live

PAW Patrol Live

21 Jun 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. However, when Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure. Over land and across the high seas, the pups set out to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway so the celebration can go on. Things get ruff when Mayor Humdinger wants to find the treasure first for Foggy Bottom. The pups need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including help from the newest pup who’s all ears…Tracker! Using their heroic rescue skills, problem solving and teamwork, the pups set sail to save the day. No job is too big, no pirate pup is too small.
Ricky Gervais: Mortality

Ricky Gervais: Mortality

22 May 2025 - 4 Dec 2025

Considered one of the most influential British comedians since Charlie Chaplin, (he received the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy 2016 BAFTA/LA) Ricky Gervais is returning to stage once again. The creator and star of The Office, Extras & Derek, Ricky Gervais has won countless awards. His hit series The Office is the most successful British comedy of all time, shown in more than 90 countries with seven remakes. Ricky Gervais is an award-winning stand-up comedian, don't miss your chance to see him live!
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

29 May 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has today announced that his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics will return for a brand-new show in winter 2024. He will once again be joined by long time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Special guest vocalists will be announced in the new year. Ibiza Classics has firmly cemented itself as part of the live music calendar becoming the world's most iconic orchestral electronic music event. Celebrating the legacy of dance music, the new live show will include a host of special guest DJs and singers showcasing stunning reimagines of timeless classic house tracks. Combining unique orchestration with unparalleled electronic production, ravers rejoice as it is set to be the party of the year reminiscent of the White Isle and its musical history!
Diana Ross

Diana Ross

22 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 2025

Motown legend and American pop culture icon who first found fame as the lead singer of the Supremes, releasing hit singles 'Stop! In the Name of Love', 'You Can't Hurry Love' and 'You Keep Me Hangin' On'. Her solo career is equally extraordinary, and is responsible for timeless tunes such as 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' and 'I'm Coming Out'. Ross has also dabbled in acting, nabbing a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nod for her performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues.
Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz

25 Oct 2025 - 30 Dec 2025

Combining the magic of cirque with the charm of a classic tale, this breathtaking production promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Join arena stars Jordan Conway (Elf – The Arena Spectacular) as the hilarious Scarecrow and Kelly Banlaki as Dorothy as they embark on a thrilling adventure over the rainbow. Along the way, they encounter a cowardly lion too afraid to tackle the high wire and a towering ten-foot tin-man transformer. Together, they journey to meet the wickedly wacky wizard, portrayed by the incomparable Kev Orkian, who presides over the magical Emerald Circus. The journey leads them through an enchanted forest filled with daring aerial stunts and special effects as they prepare to confront the green-faced, broomstick-flying Wicked Witch and her mischievous flying monkeys. Featuring a cast of 60, stunning aerial artistry, and world-class production, Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz promises a jaw-dropping spectacle that blends the excitement of panto with the thrills of the circus.
Tom Grennan

Tom Grennan

3 Sept 2025 - 19 Sept 2025

Born in Bedford but based in London, singer-songwriter Tom Grennan first found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status’s track “All Goes Wrong”. A Hottest Record on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 Show, the track gave Grennan the chance to cut his teeth in the Radio 1 Live Lounge and on BBC Two’s Later… with Jools Holland. But it might not have turned out that way. As a teenager, he had a promising football career, playing for Luton Town, Northampton Town, Aston Villa and Stevenage. Tom’s first album Lighting Matches was one of the 10 best-selling debuts of 2018. Filled with huge tunes like “Found What I’ve Been Looking For”, “Barbed Wire” and “Something In The Water”, the album showcased Tom’s emotional, careworn voice, a rasp full of devilment and mischief as well as love and solace.
Tim Minchin

Tim Minchin

4 Jun 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

The beautiful and hilarious piano man of comedy returns to make us all fall back in love with him and his wonky, pretty/dirty perspective on the world.
Dr. Jordan Peterson

Dr. Jordan Peterson

12 Jun 2025 - 30 Mar 2026

Dr. Jordan Peterson comes to London’s Eventim Apollo – on his tour 12 Rules For Life: An Antidote To Chaos – in May. The renowned psychologist’s answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition, with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.
The Card Expo

The Card Expo

7 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Join us for the first-ever Card Expo in Leeds, running alongside the 10th annual Leeds Tattoo Expo! One ticket gives you access to both events, so you can dive into the world of trading cards, collectibles, and tattoos all under one roof! Explore a huge range of traders selling everything from trading cards to ornaments, plushies, and more. Bring your collection to our dedicated trade area, where you can organise, trade, and connect with other collectors. Plus, enjoy activities and competitions for all ages! Kids under 14 get in free with a paying adult. Dont miss this epic weekend of cards, collectibles, and creativity. Grab your ticket now!
Five

Five

29 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

The hugely successful British boy band Five hit the road again. Through the late '90s and early '00s the band enjoyed incredible success worldwide, selling over 20 million records and bagging 11 top 10 singles, four top 10 platinum albums in the UK, selling out arena tours, and picking up a host of huge awards along the way, too.
Madness

Madness

13 Jul 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs. Madness may have been at the forefront of the late ’70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the ’80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them one of the biggest British bands of their time. Madness’s earliest days were as ska band The Invaders, formed in 1976 by Lee Thompson, Mike Barson and Chris Foreman. With the addition of Graham McPherson (aka Suggs), Mark Bedford, Dan Woodgate and Chas Smith, the band changed their name to Morris And The Minors before finally settling on Madness in 1978.
Mumford & Sons

Mumford & Sons

29 Nov 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mumford & Sons return with a huge UK arena tour Mumford & Sons are pleased to share details of a huge 19-date arena tour of the UK and Ireland at the tail end of 2025. The British folk-rock band release their new album, RUSHMERE, on 28th March, and are currently out on a global club tour with intimate shows in London, Sydney, and North America. UK dates will include London, Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Cardiff, as well as an outdoor concert at Malahide Castle in Dublin on 7 July where they last performed back in 2019.
JLS

JLS

6 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Since JLS came second on X Factor in 2008, they have been one of the most successful acts in the show’s history. They are the only act from the show to have had five number one singles. Over the last four years they have sold over six million records. JLS have also racked up a number of impressive awards over the years. They have won two Brit Awards and earlier this month, they took home their fifth MOBO Award, matching Kanye West’s current record and firmly placing them as one of the UKs most successful music groups.
The World of Hans Zimmer

The World of Hans Zimmer

6 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2026

The World of Hans Zimmer, featuring the music of two-time Academy-Award winning composer, will feature a brand new selection from his diverse collection of scores.
WWE Live

WWE Live

23 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

All your favourite WWE Superstars live in action WWE is known for the unique way it blends sport and entertainment, combining in-ring match action with both the drama of a soap opera and the energy of a rock concert.
Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo

30 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026

Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor Jason Derulo belongs to a new breed of multi-hyphenate artists who know no creative boundaries. And as the flagship artist for the new joint venture between Warner Bros. Records and super-producer J.R. Rotem's label Beluga Heights, Derulo has set his sights high. "I don't want to stay in a box," he says. "I want all the love!" He's already feeling that love. Derulo's smash debut single "Whatcha Say" - an irresistible slice of finger-snapping, futuristic pop-R&B - quickly climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard's Hot 100, Rhythmic, and Pop charts and remained atop the Pop chart for four consecutive weeks, making Derulo one of two new artists who debuted in 2009 to go to No. 1 at all three formats with a debut single.
Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice

28 Nov 2025 - 7 Dec 2025

In order for art to honestly reflect life, the mirror should be multi-dimensional. That’s the way the looking glass works for Wolf Alice. “You go through every single day feeling different things all the time,” asserts vocalist and guitarist Ellie Rowsell. “So, if an album reflects life, shouldn’t it mirror all of those extremes? If you read a collection of short stories, you don’t want them to be simply about the same people or topics. You want to follow sadness with happiness to feel better. It should be the same for music.” That’s a mindset she shares with her bandmates Joff Oddie [guitar], Joel Amey [drums], and Theo Ellis [bass]. The group’s multi-page musical palette embraces everything from ethereal electronics and lithe, lush melodies to buzzing distortion and towering feedback, reaching from the heart to the heavens. It’s a striking sonic patchwork that’s quickly established the London quartet as a vibrant voice.

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