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The award-winning Horrible Histories Live on Stage have announced a 20th anniversary celebration tour set to take place from January 2026.

Horrible Histories announce unique new theatre tour for 2026

Learn more about 'The Accordion Method' and what else you should do if you find yourself in a crowd crush at one of this year's many concerts and festivals.

What should I do if I am in a crowd crush at a music festival?

Sam Fender at St James' Park.

I've seen Sam Fender before but St James' Park gig was something else

Danny Wallace braves the summer weather to accept Halford's challenge to say yes

Brits most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities at the age of 27

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

Sam Ryder pictured at AIR Studios in Hampstead, London, during musical rehearsals

Critically ill children live their dreams and perform at Disneyland

Neil Young has revealed there will be no platinum ticket sales for his upcoming tour, drawing inspiration from The Cure's Robert Smith (right)

Neil Young reveals no ‘platinum’ ticket sales on his upcoming tour

Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival wins an national award for 'setting the standard'

Mariah Carey is set to perform one UK show this year, with pop royalty playing at the Royal Sandringham Estate.

Mariah Carey set to perform one-off UK show this summer

A pink Cadillac helps launch Blackpool Grand Theatre's electrifying new season for 2025.

21 amazing photos of Blackpool Grand Theatre's 2025 season launch

Morrissey has announced a three-date tour of the UK later this year.

Morrissey announces three-date UK tour in June 2025

What are the odds of picking up a ticket to see Queen Bey during her four UK shows?

What’s the probability of getting tickets to see Beyoncé in London?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness
The former Police frontman was set to receive a lifetime achievement award this week
Benjamin Jackson

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter's UK tour, how much are resale tickets currently going for in the event FOMO catches up with you?

Where can you find the cheapest tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter?

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Eminem, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

The Marine Hall, Fleetwood was opened by Lady Stanley in November 1935.

19 nostalgic pictures of the Marine Hall as it reaches 90 years

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Lytham Hall's general manager Peter Anthony and Paul Lomax, the deputy general manager.

People behind Lytham Hall tell us what’s next & reflect on past year

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

Paul McCartney performs at the Co-op Live in Manchester.

Watch: Paul McCartney pays tribute to John Lennon at UK show

Adam Ant has thrilled fans close to Christmas by announcing not only the rescheduled dates for his 'AntMusic' tour, but six new dates to take place in 2025 too.

UK artist reassures fans he's 'fine and dandy' after rescheduling tour
After originally planning to tour this year, Adam Ant has revealed rescheduled and new tour dates for 2025 🎶
Benjamin Jackson

Lana Del Rey has announced a series of UK stadium shows for 2025.

Lana Del Rey announces UK stadium tour for 2025

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

For one solo gigger, Lily Dimelow, the experience of attending a show alone has led to meeting new people who have shared interests in the bands she's has gone to see.

'I've been to four gigs alone - here's why I'd do it again'

Nouvelle Vague celebrate 21 years with a series of UK tour dates taking place in November 2025.

New-wavers Nouvelle Vague set to tour the United Kingdom in 2024

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

The Lathums are heading back out on the road in 2025, in support of their new album Matter Does Not Define.

The Lathums to hit the road in support of new album in 2025

Scissor Sisters are venturing back out on the road in 2025 as they celebrate the anniversary of their debut album.

Huge noughties group confirm reunion with tour across the UK

A recent survey has concluded the most ideal price point musicians should consider selling their merchandise to their fans for.

How much are fans willing to pay for music merchandise?

Sum 41 bring their farewell tour to the United Kingdom this week.

Is it too late to get tickets to see Sum 41 on their final UK tour?

One of the main reasons why Blackpool is so high up on the list of the best cities to live in the UK, is the iconic Blackpool Tower.

21 reasons why Blackpool was ranked 3rd best place to live in UK

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen admires 'A Kind of Magic' by artist Severi Haapala from Finland, on display at Showtown, Blackpool, part of Lightpool Festival 2024. A celebration of art, light, music and performance, with 24 different art and light installations around Blackpool sea front and around the town for nine nights until October 26th.

16 dazzling photos of Blackpool's Lightpool Festival - don't miss it

The Lumineers are set to release their fifth studio album in 2025, with a series of European tour dates - including the UK - in preperation for the upcoming release.

The Lumineers announce 2025 UK tour dates ahead of fifth studio album

Singer of English electronic dance music band 'The Prodigy', Maxim (R) performs onstage in the Iconica Fest Sevilla music festival, on July 9, 2024, in Seville.

Where to catch The Prodigy during their 2024 UK tour

Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia.

Where is Azealia Banks touring this week in the United Kingdom?

Dua Lipa’s world tour announcement has left some UK fans stunned over a lack of additional locations outside of London and Liverpool.

Fans left fuming over apparent Dua Lipa "snub" after tour announcement

Soccer Mommy is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2025, to support her upcoming album "Evergreen," out October 25 2024.

Soccer Mommy announces return to the UK for Spring 2025 tour

The Jonas Brothers’ long awaited UK tour begins this week - here’s what they could play and if you can still get tickets to their shows.

What will The Jonas Brothers perform during their 2024 UK Tour?

John Cale has announced an eight date tour of the United Kingdom scheduled for 2025.

Velvet Underground founder John Cale announces 8 date UK tour for 2025

British rhythm and blues legends The Manfreds are set to bring their "Maximum Rhythm N Blues" tour to 28 cities across Autumn 2025.

The Manfreds announce 30 date UK tour for 2025 - how to get tickets

Green Day were forced to leave the stage during their most recent performance on the “Saviors” tour due to a safety issue.

Green Day abandon set midway through song due to safety issues

Adele performing at Hyde Park in July 2022.

Watch: Adele announces she will take indefinite break from music

6 top tips to make sure you get Oasis tickets

Oasis - Liam and Noel Gallagher in a previously unseen black and white image by Kevin Cummins in1994.

Oasis reunion: 'Manchester's Heaton Park & Wembley gigs set for 2025'

Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 UK Tour is about to go on sale this week; Benjamin Jackson looks at what else he could have spent money on after purchasing a pre-sale ticket (Credit: Getty/Canva)

Explainer What a ticket to Sabrina Carpenter’s UK show could also buy you

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds (inset) is set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025 as part of Jeff Wayne's iconic music, "The War of The Worlds." (Credit: The War of The Worlds/Paul Haries)

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds leads the cast for The War of The Worlds

Liam Fray of Courteeners: the group are set to announce a UK tour in support of their upcoming album "Pink Cactus Cafe" - but how to avoid missing out on tickets? (Credit: Getty Images)

Sign up for Courteeners tickets before they announce their UK tour

T'Pau, pictured here in 1988, are set to tour the UK in late 2024, with the majority of their dates in support of The Human League's "Generations" tour. (Credit: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Iconic ‘80s pop act announce comeback with major UK tour

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