The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends learning how to play basic rock and roll. Practicing in their bedrooms eventually led to the band recording ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978 on Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations label in Belfast. The legendary DJ John Peel received a copy and liked it so much he played it twice in a row on his radio show.

Craig Ferguson, the Grammy-nominated, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning star of CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’ and SiriusXM’s ‘The Craig Ferguson Show’, brings the wildly successful Hobo Fabulous to the Gilded Balloon for its European premiere – marking Ferguson’s first UK stand-up show in over 25 years! Featuring 100% all-new material and for one night only at the Edinburgh Playhouse. Don't miss out! Of his return to Edinburgh, Ferguson said 'what the world needs now more than ever is an ageing, unhinged vagrant travelling from place to place ranting nonsense into a microphone!' Ferguson is an acclaimed stand-up comedian who has earned two Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album, for Craig Ferguson: Just Being Honest and I'm Here to Help. He also received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word on behalf of his New York Times bestselling memoir American On Purpose.

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane is back with his brand new stand up show. Shane Todd hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast and performs in some of the worlds most famous comedy clubs.

Glaswegian trio with the knees-up indie anthems.

Cat Burns is a 21 year old singer and songwriter from Streatham. The former BRIT school student went from busking on the Southbank to mastering Tik Tok in lockdown, singing a mix of her favourite covers and original music. As a result, she rapidly amassed around half a million followers in just three months and now sits on over 1 million followers on the platform. Cat is not only an astounding vocal talent but also an incredibly talented songwriter offering acute observations on life and love with a fresh perspective in her music. Drawing upon gospel influences, pop inspirations and a love of guitar-led and indie music too. She proudly cites Ed Sheeran, India Arie and Tori Kelly as a few of her biggest inspirations.

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

Canadian rapper, singer and songwriter from Vancouver. He's pronounced "Baby no money".

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.

Christian rockers from Memphis who crossed over to a mainstream metal audience with their orchestral prog-rock.

20-year-old multi-talented artist and instrumentalist Sofia Isella has been making waves as of late. A classically trained violinist, songwriter, producer and poet, the young creator’s biggest influences are among the likes of Trent Reznor, Beck, Sylvia Plath, Margaret Atwood, Mona Awad and Anne Sexton.

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.

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.

Electronic trio from LA.

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.

Gen Z’s working-class heroine belts out her grisly childhood experiences as though venting to a friend. Like Amy Winehouse before her, Skye Newman’s frank, bare-teethed truth-telling shines in an increasingly exclusive music industry.

Jonathan Van Ness’ Road To Beijing tour comes to the UK in 2019. As the star of the Emmy-nominated web series Gay of Thrones and the Emmy-winning reality show Queer Eye, Jonathan has become known in the entertainment industry for his fabulous, unstoppable energy. Now, he brings that energy to the stand-up stage, with an unforgettable live show, inspired by his current and ongoing attempt to become a figure-skating prodigy in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Example.

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.

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

‘Mr. Saturday Night’ marks the 4th Album from the Multi-Platinum certified hardcore, West Coast / Lone Star Country phenomenon JON PARDI. With a pair of No 1 Country Album debuts – ‘Heartache Medication’ and his sophomore ‘California Sunrise’ – Pardi has refined and defined a country sound that’s long on punch, power and the kind of honkytonk that gets people drinking, dancing and drowning their heartaches. Those heartaches drive ‘Mr. Saturday Night’, a deep dive into good-timing to get over a break-up, bust up or any other bit of rancid luck. Pardi embraces western swing, breezy California midtempos, bar-room shuffles, an erotic slow burn – or two, Bakersfield hell-raisers and a couple of ballads to show a more mature side of the guy who’s been championing all the styles of juke joint music since earning ACM new Male Vocalist of the Year in 2016 and CMA Best New Artist in 2017. Three years in the making, Pardi’s focus remains conveying the strongest emotions, while pushing the boundaries of what good time songs can do and staying true to the man acclaimed by the New York Times, Variety and Rolling Stone’s sense of what County is. Jon Pardi makes what hurts so bad so much fun – and in a world gone mad, that’s a pretty good card to have up your sleeve…..

The Proclaimers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs has entertained fans across the world. Amongst their many accolades they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 'My favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs.' -- David Tennant

Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls co-headline tour.

Oakland band that took 90s metal to a higher intensity level embark on co-headline UK tour in autumn 2022

Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band bring the biggest country hits to the UK with the Cody Pennington Country Show. Don't miss a night of boot scootin' hits from artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton and many more!

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion. Don't take our word for it; here is what Sir Rod Stewart had to say: 'This guy....The Vintage Explosion, is the best white soul singer i've ever heard'. The band have already achieved 3 No.1 Albums on iTunes Worldwide Blues Chart as well as reaching the top ten on the US Billboard Blues Charts. The band made their first television appearance in March when they were specially invited to perform at the BBC Big Birthday Bash as the house band and followed that with their national TV debut on ITV's This Morning. Get your tickets now to see what all the fuss is about and party like it's 1959!

With huge hits including Keep On Movin’ and the UK number one single Back To Life (However Do You Want Me), Soul II Soul progressed from being one of the leaders of the 1980’s warehouse scene to pioneering British black music around the world, securing long term critical and commercial success for themselves in the process.

Just a few years after making her debut, multi-platinum hitmaker, critically adored singer/songwriter and record-breaking headliner Megan Moroney has ascended to a truly stratospheric level of stardom.

Sienna Spiro is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from London who began songwriting at age 10. She gained popularity on TikTok for her covers and original music, leading to the release of her debut single "Need Me" in 2024.

Alt rock

Stephen Sanchez is an American singer-songwriter from northern California. Sanchez released his debut extended play, "What Was, Not Now" in October 2021. Sanchez gained prominence through a series of TikTok posts highlighting his singing and writing abilities.His most well known song is "Until I Found You", which, he says, was written about his girlfriend and also features her vocals. Signing a deal with Republic Records, Sanchez worked with producer Ian Fitchuk on his debut EP "What Was, Not Now" which was released in October 2021.

If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had - this is the closest you will ever get. The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary 1986 UK tour with a fully realised recreation of the iconic Somewhere On Tour era. Audiences can expect a full-scale theatrical production, featuring a custom-built stage set created by Iron Maiden’s original stage builders, authentic lighting design, pyrotechnics, and era-accurate visuals - meticulously engineered to mirror the power and atmosphere of Maiden’s mid-80s live shows. To honour the 40th anniversary of the era, Somewhere in Time 1986 album will be performed in its entirety, giving fans the rare chance to experience every track from the album live! The set also delivers all the anthems that made Iron Maiden a global force, including The Trooper, Run to the Hills, and The Number of the Beast - ensuring a show that satisfies die-hard fans while remaining unmissable for casual rock audiences. Fresh from a highly praised 2025 debut UK tour, The Beast UK has earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and ambitious tribute productions in Europe.

Little Angels are a premier British hard rock band from Scarborough, active primarily from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.

Two decades on from the band’s inception, Black Label Society soared to Number 4 on the Billboard Current Albums chart with their tenth studio album, Grimmest Hits (2018)

One of pop’s most exciting new voices Freya Skye has announced her first ever UK tour. The rising star returns for a series of headline shows. The actress and singer-songwriter will tour her latest and standout singles such as 'Gold’s Gone,' 'Who I Thought I Knew' and 'Can’t Fake It'. Each track showcasing Freya’s powerful voice and unique blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyricism.

As the only woman to win the iconic song contest twice, with Euphoria in 2012 and Tattoo in 2023, Loreen has more than two billion streams to her name and knows precisely what energy and creative vision she wants to share with the world.

Drake Milligan is an American singer, best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series Sun Records and starring in the film Nobody where he portrayed a young teen Elvis. He has also appeared on American Idol and America's Got Talent.

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.

The Living Tombstone is an electronic-alternative-indie rock band created by Yoav Landau.

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.

Expansive progressive metalcore band hailing from Orange County, California.

Transvision Vamp was formed by Wendy James and co-writer and guitarist Nick Christian Sayer. In West London they teamed up with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile. The band was signed to MCA records by Dave Ambrose, the notorious A&R man from EMI records who had also signed the Sex Pistols. They recorded their first LP album ‘Pop Art’ and released a first single ‘Revolution Baby’ and then charted with their second single, a cover version of Holly & The Italians ‘Tell That Girl To Shut Up’, followed by a third single ‘I Want Your Love’ which went to No.5 on the UK singles chart. The album ‘Pop Art’ was released later in 1988 and went to No.3 in the UK album chart. Extensive touring of the UK and Europe continued throughout this year as their success grew, starting on the University circuit and ending with playing two sold out gigs at the London Town And Country Club, taking in the Marquee Club along the way with queues two-fold around the block of Wardour Street, London Presented by CHALK. This is an 14+ event

Probably the closest experience to a BOWIE gig you can get! Holy Holy are Bowie’s drummer and Spider Man from Mars – Woody Woodmansey and producer Tony Visconti, who worked on many of Bowie’s albums and played Bass on the Man Who Sold The World. Accompanied by an all star band that includes glorious Bowie-esque vocals from Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory, a Bowie fan and friend who also performed alongside Bowie on the original Band Aid single in 1984. The group perform Bowie’s material from the early years of ’69 – 73, upon which both Woody and Tony contributed at that time, making these exceptionally accomplished musicians and writers a long way from a Tribute band. They’re the real deal, original Bowie band members, bringing the magic back to life with one of the greatest synth pop front men of the 80’s joining the parade!

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

Known for a creatively languid style that has swung lyrically from highly personal alt-rap to morbid horrorcore, Earl Sweatshirt helped launch Odd Future into hip-hop prominence around the turn of the 2010s and has since remained among the most unique rapper/producers around. Since making his solo debut with the acclaimed mixtape Earl (2010), his first two albums, Doris (2013) and the seriously (and descriptively) titled I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside (2015), have placed in the upper reaches of the Billboard 200 chart. By the time he released his third album, Some Rap Songs (2018), Earl had either produced or appeared on tracks by most of the Odd Future affiliates, including Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean, as well as similarly left-field artists such as Danny Brown and Denmark Vessey. His fourth album, the tightly focused Sick!, arrived in January 2022, and the drill-influenced single "Making the Band (Danity Kane)" surfaced in 2023.

Hollywood has told countless stories, but it’s never told a story quite like this. It opens back in Missouri where a college dropout obsessed with 90s and 00s pop divided her time between sweeping hair off the floor of a local salon and crafting music in a closet at her mom’s house. Buoyed by social media savvy, a clever sense of humour and fire hooks, Slayyyter made her way to Los Angeles. In a short spell, the mild-mannered Midwest-born pixie managed to transform into an erotic electronic pop femme fatale. Now, it sounds like she’s stalking the Hollywood Hills with a combination of razor-sharp song-craft, inventive underground production and cheeky lyrics, all while dripping in eighties-inspired afterparty-ready fashion wild enough to make Sharon Stone blush. In 2019, Slayyyter strutted to the forefront of popular culture without apology. Powered up by ‘Daddy AF’ and ‘Mine’, her self-titled debut mixtape generated over 100 million streams. Prior to most recently supporting Tove Lo on her Dirt Femme tour, Slayyyter sold out her first headline tour and maintained her momentum with the critically acclaimed full-length debut, Troubled Paradise.

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer/songwriter from rural Southern Indiana. Wilson was raised by a single father who was a boxer and had him boxing from age seven through adulthood as an Indiana State Golden Gloves finalist.

The multi-platinum alt-rock band, Joe King, Dave Welsh and Ben Wysocki, continue to captivate audiences worldwide with the emotional depth and cinematic sweep of their music. Rising to prominence in the early 2000s, the Colorado-bred group built a devoted global following with their soul-searching sound and arena-sized yet deeply intimate songs. Their iconic debut album How to Save a Life became one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time, earning four GRAMMY nominations, multiple Billboard Top 10 hits and a 4x Platinum certification. The title track spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining anthem of the hit series Grey’s Anatomy. Now, with new music on the way, including their latest single “A Light That Waits”, The Fray return to celebrate the songs that made them one of the most loved bands of their generation.

Based in Liverpool, Multunes is an Irish DJ, producer and driving force behind Stack City Raves: one of the fastest-selling underground dance brands.

The producer behind UK number 1 hit Don't Give Up has had quite the journey when it comes to influences in his style of music, from being strongly inspired by the relaxed summer atmosphere of Ibiza and trance to shifting to a more atmospheric and ambient sound boundless of any genre. Alongside Chicane, DJ and producer Kryder, whose music transcends language and captivates the crowd.

Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars, known for his chart-topping hits and authentic gritty sound. After first gaining traction by posting original songs to social media in 2020, Zimmerman rocketed into the spotlight with the viral success of “Fall in Love,” which made him the fastest debut country artist to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in over a decade. In 2023, Zimmerman released his debut album Religiously. The Album which arrived as not only the biggest streaming debut for a country album in history, but also the biggest all-genre streaming debut since 2021. The “comfortably bruising and appealingly bruised” (The New York Times) album also features his fourth consecutive No. 1 single “Where It Ends,” his 4x-Platinum, No. 1 debut single, “Fall In Love,” and its 5x-Platinum follow-up, the six-week No. 1 mega-hit “Rock And A Hard Place.” The album debuted at #3 on the Top Country Albums chart and #7 on the Billboard 200, instantly positioning him as one of the genre’s most impactful new voices. In 2024, Zimmerman continued to dominate the charts with singles "Holy Smokes,” “Holding On” and “New To Country” all of which made a splash. August of 2025 saw the release of Zimmerman’s Sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo which debuted in the Top 15 of Billboard’s Top 200 All Genre chart and Top 3 of Billboard’s Country Albums chart. Produced by longtime collaborator Austin Shawn, Different Night Same Rodeo features previously released superstar collaboration “Backup Plan” featuring Luke Combs which went #1 in September.

Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses return to O2 Academy Glasgow this December for their annual show and its set to be bigger than ever. Joining them once again, by huge demand, is Flint Fire The Prodigy Tribute, bringing the energy for a massive night of live music. To mark 30 years since 1996, Definitely Oasis will be performing a special set inspired by the legendary Knebworth, Loch Lomond & Maine Road shows a proper celebration of one of the greatest eras in British music. Plus more acts to be announced