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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Bluesy English singer/songwriter James Bay crafts moving and evocative folk-pop delivered with a warm, raspy voice. Riding the success of platinum single "Hold Back the River," his 2015 debut Chaos and the Calm was a breakthrough, soaring to number one in the U.K. and landing in the Top Ten across Europe and Australasia. Incorporating fresh flair, he issued sophomore effort Electric Light in 2018. An EP, Oh My Messy Mind, arrived in 2019 featuring "Peer Pressure" with Julia Michaels, and was followed by non-album singles like "Chew on My Heart" and "Give Me the Reason."

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.

2003 saw the start of a love affair between one of the most extraordinary and best loved bands to come from the UK and fans all around the world. The Darkness exploded from their Lowestoft roots to global success when they released their debut album Permission To Land to almost overnight success.

Heavy metalcore quartet from Byron Bay, Australia.

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.

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.

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!

Till Lindemann is a German singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist of Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein and solo project Lindemann.

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

Post-hardcore trailblazers igniting a dynamic new era of emotional rock anthems Blending explosive post-hardcore energy with soaring emo melodies, Pierce The Veil have spent almost two decades redefining the emotional edge of modern rock. As they prepare to return to UK stages for their highly anticipated 2025 headline tour, Pierce The Veil are poised to celebrate 19 years of evolution and connection. Their live show defined by its cathartic, unrestrained expression, the trio have become a beacon for fans seeking solace and strength through music, and with a renewed sense of purpose – they’re stepping into an exciting new era as innovators and icons of modern post-hardcore.

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.

Parcels are a funk-pop group from Byron Bay Australia conceived in mid 2014. Shortly after the final stretch of high school, all five members leave their coastal hometown for Europe's hub of musical inspiration, Berlin. That's where they sharpen their sound, a unique blend of contemporary electronica and matured funk disco, where wide synth soundscapes meet spirited guitars and five-part vocal harmony. Their debut EP 'Hideout' released early January, is crowned as the soundtrack of 2017 by tastemakers such as The Guardian, Clash, Noisey or Wonderland. As a first completed release from Parcels, the Hideout EP covers a lot of ground with tracks ranging from driving electro thumps to softer pop taps. Parcels' unstoppable groove is contagious - the quintet's sound caught the eyes of the planet's most gifted robots: Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel De Homem Christo of Daft Punk, who co-wrote and produced their single 'Overnight'. Following collaborations with major artists such as Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Giorgio Moroder and more recently their chart-topping partnership with R&B star The Weeknd, Daft Punk elected to add a brand-new name to a stellar list.

American country rock from the band that brought us 'Sweet Home Alabama'.

Texan princes of pop-punk Hailing from Wichita Falls, Texas, Bowling For Soup came together in the early ’90s. Buddies from school and local bands, they went through several iterations and names – including Folkadots, Slaw and Terminal Seasons – before landing on the original line-up of Jaret Reddick, Chris Burney, Erik Chandler and Gary Wiseman. Inspired by a bit on Steve Martin’s A Wild And Crazy Guy comedy album, they also decided to be called Bowling For Soup.

Kane Allen Brown is an American country music singer and songwriter. First garnering a mass following on social media, he released his debut extended play Closer in June 2015, and followed it up with the single, "Used to Love You Sober" in October of that year.

Dimash Qudaibergen is a Kazakh singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

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.

Volbeat is a Danish heavy metal band formed in Copenhagen in 2001 by former Dominus vocalist Michael Poulsen. They are known for blending heavy metal with elements of rock and roll, incorporating influences from classic rock and punk.

In April 2019, Tokio Hotel are set to celebrate 15 years of performing on stage, with a brand new show concept that will be a tribute to their fans around the world. Reflecting the band´s fascinating career journey, the set will hold some huge surprises – especially for longtime fans – and will feature all new music from the upcoming 2019 album! Ever evolving in their art, the band is in a constant process of reinvention and growth. Set to release their sixth studio album in 2019, the band’s unique legacy consists of international hits and a very personal journey through two musical decades. Together with their fans, the band will dive deep into all their songs – ranging from their 2005 debut, up to the yet-to-be-released 2019 brand new album. Never abandoning their core principles of very personal songwriting and openness to new sound experiences, Bill, Tom, Gustav and Georg never have taken the easy route of traditional bands. Instead, they have taken risks to pursue an unprecedented career. Not only in their music, but also on a visual level, Tokio Hotel dare to step over boundaries and be the exception. The quartet has become internationally known for extraordinary live productions and visual masterpieces as canvas for their fascinating soundscapes. Especially Bill is the creative force behind striking costumes, breathtaking stage sets and trippy light shows – always surprising and always bold. Like their unorthodox career path; out of their small hometown Bill, Tom, Gustav and Georg set out to become an international phenomenon named Tokio Hotel. Against all odds, they have received more than 110 international and national awards – including the US MTV VMA Moonman, five European Music Awards, four MTV Latin Music Awards and also the MTV Japan Music Award. More than 10 million records were sold worldwide, with platinum success in 68 countries – and half a million people even gathered at the Eiffel Tower to see Tokio Hotel´s eccentric and stunning live show.

Action! Presents Powerwolf \+ Hammerfall + Windrose £1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the newly launched LIVE Trust. Https://livemusic.Biz/live-trust Presented by Action! No under 14s, 14-15 yr olds to be accompanied by an adult (16+)

Enter the atmospheric world of Swedish rapper Yung Lean with his electronic-flecked hip-hop beats. Yung Lean, who cites his influences as Future and Big Lurch, has been attracting public attention since his viral track ‘Ginseng Stripe 2002’, and has since launched his own record label.

Androgynous king of the alternative who eats controversy for breakfast and is known to his mum as Brian Hugh Warner.

Ice Nine Kills (sometimes abbreviated INK) is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts who are signed to Fearless Records. Best known for its horror-inspired lyrics, Ice Nine Kills formed in its earliest incarnation in 2002 by high school friends Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz. The group originally pursued a style of ska-punk but have since shifted into a style which has been described as theatricore, metalcore, melodic hardcore, post-hardcore, heavy metal, symphonic metal. Charnas is currently the only remaining founding member.

Following the success of our first alt all layer (September Ends) we return with the winter edition!

Calum captured the attention of the nation when he became Simon Cowell’s ‘Golden Buzzer’ pick on Britain’s Got Talent, putting him straight through to the live finals of the show. Not just another TV talent show hopeful, Scott is a real, formidable artist who has already proved he has instant likability, a fervent fan base as well as staying power. In early 2016 he self-released his version of Dancing On My Own (recorded in his bedroom and the same track he sang for the Star Search final) which­ instantly shot up the Spotify charts becoming No.1 on iTunes in 11 countries and top 5 in 32 countries and spending 10 weeks in the top 5 in the UK singles chart. Now a rare British signing to the legendary Capitol Records, he has performed around the world, including at the closing ceremony of the Paralympics in Rio.

Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025. Featuring the new stars of the UK TV series Gladiators, the live show will be a spectacular, high-octane two-hour show with all the fan-favourite events and the ultimate Eliminator. Following the incredible resurgence of one of the UK’s most beloved franchises, this brand-new live show for all the family promises non-stop excitement. It will feature fast-paced entertainment showcasing the legendary athleticism and thrilling stunts of the iconic Gladiators, as well as contenders from series one and two returning to face their nemeses. With purpose-built sets crafted to immerse audiences and state-of-the-art lighting that transforms the arena into a gladiatorial battleground, this is a live experience like no other. Gladiators Live Tour is a groundbreaking live event that propels the iconic Gladiators brand into a new era, offering a fresh and exhilarating experience for fans. Brilliantly condensed into two hours of action, the show will bring the thrilling action directly to fans across the UK. Ending with the legendary Eliminator, the show will be one to remember.

Get ready for a monumental celebration of Afrobeats as the Afrobeats Legends Festival takes over OVO Arena Wembley on 26th July 2025!

Attack on Titan Beyond the Walls World Tour.

The Grammy award nominee has sold over 40 million records across the world during his 40 year career including a number 1 hit in Ireland with Senza Una Donna.

Sam Ryder is an English singer and songwriter who began his career in the hard rock and metal circuits, fronting groups like the Morning After and Blessed by a Broken Heart before starting a solo career as a pop artist. Wielding his versatile and dynamic vocal range, he parlayed an unexpected bout of viral success into a major-label deal and debuted in early 2021 with powerful pop-driven singles like "Whirlwind" and "More." They were included on his first EP, The Sun's Gonna Rise, before the end of the year.

Swedish 80s pop rock duo who gave us ‘Must Have Been Love’, ‘Joyride’, ‘Listen To Your Heart’, and ‘Dressed For Success’.

There is no more natural a successor to the great Johann Strauss than André Rieu. The Dutch conductor, violinist and composer has taken many cues from the revered Austrian, dedicating his career to recreating the romance and ambiance of a classic Strauss performance, earning his position as the new Waltz King. Rieu’s charm-laden performances and chart-topping records have brought classical music firmly into the mainstream, reaching the top of the charts in Australia with 2008’s Waltzing Matilda and in the UK with 2011’s And The Waltz Goes On, featuring a composition by actor Anthony Hopkins. Over a storied career, Rieu has performed for heads of state and royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II, and shared stages with artists from Lou Bega to Trini Lopez.

Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí have built up a notoriety for themselves which hasn't been seen in Irish music, possibly ever. Even if you put all that to one side, Kneecap are a frighteningly articulate rap group. Merging Irish with English, satire with socially conscious lyrics, and reality with absurdity, theirs is a voice which comes screaming from the too-often deprived areas of the North, speaking in a language which is too-often ignored, and it makes for suitably electrifying stuff.

Swedish pop star who has previously topped the charts in her native Scandinavia as well as in the UK.

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible, and drummer Rat Scabies. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single, “New Rose” (1976), release an album, Damned Damned Damned (1977), and tour the United States.

One of the most successful electronic groups of all time, The Prodigy, was formed in 1990, they’ve had 18 UK Top 40 hits and five number one albums. They’ve won numerous awards, including two Brit Awards and had two Grammy nominations.

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.

Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr., known professionally as Mika, is a singer-songwriter born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised in Paris and London. After recording his first extended play, Dodgy Holiday, Mika was predicted to be the number-one breakthrough act of 2007 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2007.

Metropolis Music Mika Plus Special Guests Presented by Metropolis Music. Standing: strictly 14+, with 14-15 year olds to be accompanied by an adult (16+). Seated: Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult