Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.

Guns 2 Roses Est. 2002 - The world's most successful Guns N Roses tribute band! The Only GNR tribute to have performed with 4 different members of Guns N Roses. Guns 2 Roses have existed since late 2002. Many tributes have tried but not one comes close to the looks, authenticity and natural charisma Guns 2 Roses has to emulate GNR. They have appeared on stage and in media worldwide and have played to thousands throughout the UK, Europe, India, Middle East and USA!

Get set for the ultimate emo and pop punk night with The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance tribute) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy tribute), playing all the hits and fan favourites.

Brit pop / indie night with one of the UKs best live tribute bands: the Antarctic Monkeys.

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat. Over what has been a lengthy career in music for frontman Tyber Cranstoun, the nine-piece reggae and ska outfit have become a live phenomenon, selling out shows up and down the UK on account of their high energy, all embracing performances that dip into original numbers and lovingly selected covers. With sold out dates way in advance of the Dualers even playing them, the group are seriously hot property on the live scene and have compounded this with news of their biggest tour yet, taking on some huge shows across the UK.

Dubbed ‘the new Wurzels’ by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2, The Lancashire Hotpots have become the go to band for those wanting a light-hearted, distinctly Northern view on life. The lads have entertained the nation with comedy songs about chippy teas, shop mobility scooters as well as how to smuggle your own sweets into the cinema. Their shows filled with raucous comedy songs, congas, puppets and pirates have made them cult favourites and famous for good time, sing-a-long fun.

Pearl Scam is the UK's finest Pearl Jam experience. The band's musicians have come together with one common goal - recreating Pearl Jam's high energy live shows. Angry Hair take pride in sounding like the real thing and putting on a great show. Two amazing tributes, one fantastic night.

The Luke Combs Experience. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs. Get ready to sing along to all your favourite hits and experience the magic of live music.

Daft Funk Live! are a Daft Punk tribute-band based in the UK. Embracing the live aspect of DP's performances, they incorporate their own custom light shows, including a three-meter high LED pyramid, and use live instruments to give an immersive and dynamic show. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost homage to the infamous and illusive Robots.

Go clubbing with like-minded grown-ups from 4:30pm-8:30pm, with the benefit of having a good nights sleep afterwards! The UK & Irelands no.1 daytime clubbing experience with top DJs playing hits from 80s-00s, huge production & stage show, giveaways and best of all...no kids!

The band plays indie pop and earnest, harmony-driven folk-rock.

Tide Lines are a 4 piece band originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Whilst their music is heavily influenced by and rooted in the places they grew up in they produce a highly eclectic sound. Imagine a '70s Bruce Springsteen but with bagpipes and electronics in the E-Street band and you’re probably just about there!

The jaded daughter of a dead preacher-man caught in an exodus, Ethel Cain winds her way through a dizzying attempt at escape from her suffocating upbringing only to find herself crushed within its jaw…

Metal bands all come together for a night to remember

Aotearoa New Zealand’s hi-tek soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop returns to Europe in 2024 for a new studio album release tour! Hailing from the wind-swept South Coast of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Fat Freddy’s Drop are internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live performers. As a seven-piece band, the Freddy’s sound is a unification of their collective ideas from across a breadth of musical backgrounds and influences; creating an sonic flavour that transcends time and coalesces traditionally opposing genres. Blending DJ Fitchie’s love of reggae and house with Joe Dukie’s soulful tones, and combined with an exuberant horn section, Freddy’s live shows are renowned for their bold and electric energy. After a successful 2023 European tour, the band is building on this momentum as they prepare for their return to the Northern Hemisphere in 2024 with their first studio release since ‘Special Edition Part 1’. Presented by Academy Events. This is an 14+ event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

From college football to country music stardom With a warm vocal cut from the woods of the Pacific Northwest and an easy instinct for modern grooves, Tucker Wetmore has emerged as one of country’s most dynamic new stars.

Since breaking through in 1990 The Charlatans have become one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands, their indie roots the focal point of a sound that has taken in everything from psychedelia to soul and funk via country rock.

Welsh singer-songwriter Marina, formerly Marina and the Diamonds. Along with her most popular singles ­– Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker, Oh No! and Radioactive – Marina is known for joyous live shows and her retro-meets-modern chic fashion sense, which she has said was inspired by women like Sophia Loren, Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson.

English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Example.

Respectfully performing the best tunes from Britain's most influential alternative rock band... we are Just Radiohead! Featuring a collective of highly experienced and well-known performers from around the Liverpool and North Wales scene Just Radiohead were brought together by their mutual love for one of the Globe's most influential and respected alternative rock bands of recent years. Formed during the COVID 19 pandemic of 2020/21, the lockdowns and time for study and practice enabled each member to fine tune and perfect their own demanding parts before finally coming together to create their live set ready for the masses. Band members have performed on the big stages with Kings of Leon, Ash, Fontaines D.C., Space, and Shaun Ryder. Just Radiohead are: - Andy Bellis (Thom Yorke) - Shaun Lanceley (Jonny Greenwood) - Dominic Williams (Ed O'Brien) - Steve Atkinson (Phil Selway) - Adrian Nally (Colin Greenwood)

Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders is hitting the road with his first new music since the release of his debut record Pretty Little Poison, An album that introduced his powerhouse voice and sharp songwriting.

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska. Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Daft Punk and Rage Against The Machine, Birmingham native Mike Skinner, who later moved to South London, started laying down tracks in the ’90s. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, he created the music project The Streets with an everyman approach and the idea of defining a new landscape where homegrown rappers could thrive.

Limerick-based 3-piece, Kingfishr, have quickly established themselves as one of the rising prospects in Irish music. Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience.

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE. That's right, it's the Pure Elegance Tour 2026, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere, and face-melting solos that will rend your flesh from your bones and leave you gasping for breath yet desperate for more as you fall, screaming, to the floor. Like we said: Pure Elegance. Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is an 14+ event

Music from Rose Windross (1st Lady of Soul II Soul), Pauline Henry of The Chimes, Kenny Thomas, Jaki Graham, Junior Giscombe, The Cool Notes, Sandra Cross, Tradition ft Paul Dawkins and Lorenzo Hall of The Investigators.

Irish alternative group Picture This deliver pop-polished rock anthems that play like a mix of the 1975, Coldplay, and Mumford & Sons. Debuting in the late 2010s, their official debut Picture This topped the Irish charts upon release in 2017. Injecting mainstream sheen into their pastoral sound, they followed in 2019 with another chart-topper, MDRN LV.

Sydney indie rising stars Royel Otis are embarking on a journey. Following the success of their debut EP Campus in 2021, they launched into 2022 with their exuberant single, ‘Oysters In My Pocket’, possibly the first ever pop song about bivalves. The band took the song to the stage at a series of sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Their latest track ‘Bull Breed’ was also accompanied by the announce of their sophomore EP, Bar ‘N Grill, via their label OURNESS. With “Bull Breed”, Royel Otis deliver another picturesque slice of guitar-laden indie mastery. Jangly chords and an upbeat drum groove serve as the perfect backdrop for Otis’ carefree vocal chants, while a warbling synth line and earworm vocal hook underpins the song's feel-good chorus. It’s a hazy psych-pop hit that reinforces Royel Otis’ status as a formidable emerging force in Australian music.

I Prevail is an American rock band formed in Southfield, Michigan, in 2013. They released their debut EP Heart vs. Mind and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US.

For the uninitiated, Steel Panther was formed in 2000. Hailing from Los Angeles, the epicenter for rock n’ roll in all its debauchery and glamour, Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. Steel Panther is a global phenomenon with four full-length albums, touring across the world, platinum-level YouTube status and high-profile television appearances such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Larry King Now, and FOX NFL Sunday.

Alt rock

Having mastered the art of delivering razor sharp rhymes, Seedhe Maut have pushed forward the boundaries of hip-hop in India. Comprising of Encore ABJ and Calm, the Delhi-based duo are taking the industry by storm and are unanimously regarded as the next big thing to break in the rapid growing subculture landscape. Presenting Hindi Rap in a revolutionary new format, Seedhe Maut have surpassed 500 million streams, earned a double platinum single, and are rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing acts.

Lights (Valerie Anne Poxleitner-Bokan) is a Canadian electropop singer, songwriter, and musician known for her ethereal vocals, synth-driven melodies, and indie-rock influence.

Ascending Midlands indie outfit overpass began their journey in the midst of national restrictions, releasing their debut single 'One Night Lover' in Autumn 2020. They have ended 2021 with four releases and a debut UK headline tour under their belt. Their strong melodies, crisp lead lines and youthful vocals have helped the band gain a presence on the active indie music scene. Overpass have built their dedicated fanbase upon a steady stream of praised support slots, playing alongside bands such as The Wombats, The Snuts, The Twang and The Lottery Winners. The band have garnered over 2M views across social media, making their singles highly anticipated releases. Tracks 'Stop the Clock' and 'Changes' have gained the band spots in Spotify's 'Fresh Finds: Rock' and 'Hot New Bands' playlists, the latter receiving Radio X play.

New Jersey pop and R&B singer-songwriter.

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy ’s original band.

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their other greatest hits.

The Molotovs have become one of the UK's hottest young bands. Sharp, punchy anthems delivered with highly charged stagecraft that leaves absolutely nothing in the dressing room and resonates with an eclectic audience of those in the know. Theyve been handpicked by the likes of The Libertines and Blondie to share the stage, and have been championed by Green Day both on stage and in press.

Chris Williamson hits the road across the UK and Ireland with his Mostly Wise live show, bringing his journey and insights directly to audiences. Audiences can expect a dynamic, funny, and refreshingly honest evening exploring the myths that hold us back and practical tools for living better. Fans should come curious and leave with greater clarity, perspective, and inspiration.

The nine piece EndorphinMachine is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music. This love is clear to see and hear when the band perform. Fast becoming known as 'the tightest live band out there,' they play with a passion that is undeniable. You won't believe your ears once the music starts. Jaw breaking high notes, screams and high heels, wailing guitar solos, Linn drums, loops, funky bass, live horns, and that famous 'purple' sense of humour. Only EndorphinMachine have the audacity and the musicianship to do justice to the music of the purple genius, and it all comes together in an incredible onstage explosion of hits. From the floor shaking 1999 and the era defining Purple Rain right through the hits of the 90s and beyond. One thing is for sure, you better bring your comfortable shoes, because you WILL be dancing. Celebrate the music of Prince with... EndorphinMachine!

Tribute to Jim Morrison's seminal LA rock crew. Expect renditions of classic hits such as 'Light My Fire', 'When the Music's Over' and 'Riders on the Storm'. The band recreate the sounds of the 60s using the same instruments that the Doors used in their heyday, including a Gibson G101, the Fender Rhodes Bass and a vintage Gibson S.G Guitar.

In her short career the talent of Amy Winehouse created a lasting impression on the music world of the 21st century. Recording three critically acclaimed albums from her debut ‘Frank’ in 2003, the Grammy Award winning ‘Back to Black’ in 2006 and the posthumous ‘Lioness’ in 2011 along with the covers of ‘Cupid’ and ‘Valerie’ with Producer Mark Ronson no one can deny the talent and impact of this often misunderstood star. Lioness provide an authentic tribute to the precocious talent featuring TV’s ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ finalist Emma Wright as Amy Winehouse plus a full seven piece backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop. This full stage show showcasing the talent of this songstress will take you on a journey through the emotional roller coaster of her song writing, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along throughout the performance. The band are made up of hand-picked experienced musicians, carefully selected to maintain the accuracy to the original performances of the UK’s brightest star that so tragically burned out in 2011, focusing on her vocal talent and soul. Lioness provide, without doubt, the most authentic recreation of Amy Winehouse, designed to entertain and deliver the experience of Amy at her very best. Having recently completed their first two UK and Irish tours the response from the audience has exceeded all expectations. Selling out shows and covering over 8,000 miles and selling in excess of 7,000 tickets in the past year The Amy Winehouse Experience have delivered at every level.

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Australian hip hop artist and producer The Kid Laroi (born Charlton Howard) has gone from relative poverty to worldwide fame in a short span of time. Born in Sydney in 2003, he was raised by a single mother in an inner-city housing commission block and often floated between friends’ sofas.

Bilmuri (John "Johnny" Franck) is an American artist known for a unique blend of post-hardcore, emo, and country-influenced rock.

Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 14+ event (under 16s with an adult)

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best selling poet, and critically acclaimed actress are only a few titles held by Jill Scott. Before having the #1 album in the country with "The Light Of The Sun", performing at The White House, being named People Magazine's Top TV Breakout Star of 2010 and appearing on VH1 Divas alongside Aretha Franklin, the triple threat began her career collaborating with musical icons, The Roots, Will Smith, and Common in the late 90s. In 2000, she released her much anticipated debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1, a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Two more critically acclaimed albums followed, Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 which garnered two more Grammy Awards and spawned multiple worldwide tours. Never limited to music, Jill Scott is a true multimedia brand across books, clothing, TV and film. Most recently, Jill starred in Get On Up: A James Brown Biopic, as DeeDee, the wife of James Brown. She also starred alongside Tyler Perry & Janet Jackson in the #1 national movie series Why Did I Get Married? (Pt. 1 and 2), Baggage Claim, Steel Magnolias and Sins of the Mother which aired on Lifetime and became the second-most watched premiere in the network's history. Jill was casted as the lead character in the HBO/BBC mini series filmed on location in Botswana, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, a Peabody Award-winning show directed by the late Oscar Award-winning director Anthony Minghella. A consummate writer at heart, she penned The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, a compilation of poems that instantly became a New York Times bestseller. Scott also developed an intimates line for Ashley Stewart and founded Blues Babe, a registered 501(c)3 foundation that has raised over hundreds of thousands dollars to support minority students pursuing college degrees. Jill released her highly anticipated 5th studio album WOMAN on July 24, 2015 which opened on the music charts at #1 giving Jill her 2nd consecutive number one album. Her “Woman” tour was a successful nationwide sold out tour in the Summer 2015 and she toured both internationally and domestic in the Summer of 2016.

The Pogues are a Celtic folk rock band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. The band reached international prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. MacGowan left the band in 1991 but the band continued first with Joe Strummer and then with Spider Stacy on vocals before breaking up in 1996. The band reformed in 2001, and has been playing regularly ever since, most notably on the US East Coast around St Patrick's Day and across the UK and Ireland every December.

Lola Young is a British soul singer who rose to fame for her cover of "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey. She released her debut album, Intro, in 2019. Young's known for her R&B-rooted, stylistically dynamic vocals and multi-instrumentalism with a combination of smoky vocals and mature songwriting, prompting comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Adele.

The Clone Roses are the UK's tribute to Manchester's The Stone Roses. Definitely Mightbe are a long established Oasis tribute band. The Gerry Cinnamon Experience is a tribute to the man himself.

Presented by Live Nation. This is a 14+ event.

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

Last Resort bring an awesome night of nu-metal. Expect the raw energy of the early 2000s, the bounce, the breakdowns and the tracks you still know every word to. If you grew up on baggy jeans, chain wallets and distorted guitars then this is your night. Bring the crew, warm up your neck muscles and prepare to scream along.

This World-Famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. UK Foo Fighters' brand new show for the theatre is inspired by the Foo’s studio album In Your Honor. It offers a unique opportunity for fans old and new to explore the melodic acoustic recordings from the Foo’s live album Skin And Bones (recorded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles), culminating with a powerhouse rock set featuring tracks from all 9 studio albums including greatest hits such as; Everlong, Best of You, Times Like These and All My Life.

Don Broco’s roots go back to the late 2000s when vocalist Rob Damiani, guitarist Simon Delaney, drummer Matt Donnelly and bassist Luke Rayner were attending Bedford Modern School together. After secondary school, they went on hiatus to attend university, but made a pact to return to playing post-graduation. Between 2009 and 2011, Don Broco performed at several UK festivals including Camden Crawl, Underage, Download, Sonisphere, Slam Dunk and Reading & Leeds. Although Rayner departed the band in 2012, they released their debut album Priorities that year and it broke into the UK top 40 singles chart. Tom Doyle also joined the group around that time as the new bassist. The standalone song You Wanna Know came out in 2013 and topped the UK rock singles chart. Don Broco scored their first UK top 10 album with Automatic, which came out in 2015 and reached the No.6 spot. It also helped them land a support slot on Bring Me The Horizon’s 2016 UK tour. Known for mixing massive hooks with brilliant melodies and clever, observational lyrics, by this time Don Broco’s sound had grown to encompass elements of funk, dance and new wave.

Skindred is a Welsh rock band from Newport. The band was formed in 1998 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War. Skindred's musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and reggae. The band also integrate elements of dancehall, jungle, hardcore, ska, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and various other influences into their music.

A Tribute to the late and great Prince Of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne covering Black Sabbath and solo projects

The two post-hardcore rock outfits combine for a co-headline tour.

Nirvana UK are a Touring Nirvana tribute band based in the West Midlands and are formed of die hard Nirvana fans who love nothing more than recreating Nirvana's live music and look for other fans. The band strive to be as close to the real deal as possible, including the same clothes, instruments, effect boxes, drums and pre-amps that the band used, to ensure they recreate the distinctive Nirvana sound. The band is made up of: Jez (Kurt Cobain), Dan (Krist Novoselic), Jon (Dave Grohl) Guests can include: Byron (Pat Smear), Emily (Lori Goldstein) Nirvana UK's sets include the whole spectrum of Nirvana's live and studio catalogue..... not to mention the standard Nirvana style anarchy and abuse of gear at the conclusion of each show. So if you like Nirvana, or just want to relive your youth, come as you are and check them out.... you wont be disappointed.

Gary Digan Aka (The Gerry Cinna-man Experience) is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. Consistently selling out venues nationwide across the UK & Beyond this very much in demand Gerry Cinnamon Experience is a must see for any fans. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tracks, laced with social commentary seem to capture the imagination of the crowd. With every track being different, it keeps the audience on their toes. Adding to this with clever loop pedal harmonies and pounding kick drums, Gary makes a habit of whipping the audience into a frenzy which sees them leaving on a high and wanting more.

Bleachers is two-time Grammy Award winning artist Jack Antonoff's latest musical endeavour. Hailing from New Jersey, 30 year old Jack Antonoff has been in the music scene for over a decade, front man for success of indie rock band Steel Train.

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie, Europe's Finest David Bowie Tribute continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK.

Eighties pop band revisiting their brief heyday with entertaining conviction from frontman Mark Shaw.

Dancehall fans are set for an electrifying night as rising Jamaican star Skippa takes to the stage at the O2 Academy Birmingham on Saturday, 23rd May 2026. Renowned for his high-energy performances, infectious rhythms, and growing global following, Skippa is quickly establishing himself as one of the genres most exciting emerging artists. With a catalogue of popular tracks and collaborations gaining traction across the Caribbean and UK, his unique blend of raw lyricism and modern production continues to capture attention worldwide. Skippa Live in Concert promises a vibrant celebration of dancehall culture, featuring crowd-favourite hits, pulsating beats, and exclusive live renditions. Audiences can expect an immersive and engaging atmosphere as Skippa delivers his signature performance style. The event further cements Birminghams reputation as a key destination for international music talent.

Introspective Californian roots rockers with a string of high-profile hits including Mr Jones and Accidentally In Love It’s easy to see Counting Crows as a band out of time. While their neighbours to the north spent the early 90s backing their angst and disillusionment with monolithic distortion, the Californians instead turned their attention to Laurel Canyon and the laidback, introspective folk rock of Dylan, Joni Mitchell and John Phillips, and the twanging country rock of Gram Parsons, The Byrds and The Grateful Dead.

Oliver Samuels comes to Birmingham in his latest play "Teen An Tung", fully seated at the renowned O2 Academy Birmingham.

Archspire are a technical death metal outfit from Vancouver embodies elements of deathcore, grindcore, and even some progressive metal tendencies underneath its angular attack fueled by the twin-guitar pyrotechnics of eight-string guitarist Dean Lamb and seven-string guitarist Tobi Morelli.

Indie superstars Shed Seven can boast four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 40 singles. The band from York burst on to the Britpop scene in 1994 and quickly shot to fame. Their hits include Disco Down, Chasing Rainbows and Going For Gold. Shed Seven is made up of drummer Alan Leach, guitarists Joe Johnson and Paul Banks, lead vocals from Rick Witter and Tom Gladwin on bass.