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• Date 10 May - 11 May 2024
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British band Keane announce new headline show taking place at The O2 on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May 2024, as part of their world tour in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of their Debut Album ‘Hopes and Fears’.

Keane release a special remastered version of ‘Hopes and Fears’, undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever. On Friday 10 May 2024, exactly 20 years after its initial release, the same day, the band play The O2 arena as part of a world tour.

‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by their absolutely classic song ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. ‘Hopes and Fears’ is 9x platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Keane emerged alongside a new vanguard of bands that would change the shape of music: Snow Patrol, Scissor sisters, the Killers and Coldplay. They were the first to create a sound solely revolving around keyboards which enhanced the emotional pull of their songs. ‘Everybody’s Changing’ from ‘Hopes and Fears’ became a fan favourite and a top five hit.

In 2004 Keane were the biggest selling British artist in the UK. The following year they won two BRIT Awards: Best British Album for ‘Hopes and Fears’ and British Breakthrough act award as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.

‘Somewhere Only We Know’ has enjoyed a recent revival on Tik Tok going viral in Indonesia which lit the spark for a global renaissance of the track which is currently

clocking up two million Spotify streams a day, and in the past 12 months has become Island Records’ biggest selling single. In total it has been streamed over a billion times.

This year’s tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut ‘Hopes and Fears’ through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’

Lead singer Tom Chaplin says; “I remember standing by that amazing old mixing desk at Heliocentric Studios where we made Hopes and Fears, listening to an early mix of Somewhere Only We Know. I had this feeling that we’d come up with something that had an extra bit of magic. Making music is so often a process full of doubt…but on this occasion there was something undeniable about what we’d created. Clearly a lot of people felt the same when the album came out!”

Founding band member and songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley said: “When I think about these songs, I still picture us playing them in little rooms in pubs around the UK. I remember how exciting it was watching the crowds start to grow. Those songs opened the door to another dimension for us; everything that has happened in our lives since then was born out of that moment. It’s an incredible privilege for us that people are still listening after all this time.”

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Keane perform this very special one-off show at O2 Academy Edinburgh, to celebrate 20 years since the release of Hopes and Fears . A landmark, multi-platinum album and one of the best-selling records in UK chart history, it's full of classic songs including “Everybody’s Changing” and “Somewhere Only We Know”. 

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Keane | Celebrating 20 Years of Hopes And Fears heads to Utilita Arena Birmingham in May 2024. This tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut ‘Hopes and Fears’ through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’. Support comes from  The Lathums .

Keane release a special remastered version of ‘Hopes and Fears’, undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever, on 10 May 2024 exactly 20 years after its initial release.

‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by their absolutely classic song ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. ‘Hopes and Fears’ is 9x platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Keane emerged alongside a new vanguard of bands that would change the shape of music: Snow Patrol, Scissor sisters, the Killers and Coldplay. They were the first to create a sound solely revolving around keyboards which enhanced the emotional pull of their songs. ‘Everybody’s Changing’ from ‘Hopes and Fears’ became a fan favourite and a top five hit.

In 2004 Keane were the biggest selling British artist in the UK. The following year they won two BRIT Awards: Best British Album for ‘Hopes and Fears’ and British Breakthrough act award as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.

‘Somewhere Only We Know’ has enjoyed a recent revival on Tik Tok going viral in Indonesia which lit the spark for a global renaissance of the track which is currently clocking up two million Spotify streams a day, and in the past 12 months has become Island Records’ biggest selling single. In total it has been streamed over a billion times.

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Keane announce Hopes And Fears 20th anniversary tour

8 September 2023, 11:45 | Updated: 23 October 2023, 17:41

The band will also reissue their 2004 debut album next May.

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Keane are to celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album Hopes And Fears with a world tour.

The band - which currently features Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes, and Jesse Quin - will reissue the 2004 debut album on 10th May 2024, the same day that they play London's O2 Arena as part of a string of dates across the UK next Spring

Keane will the following UK & Irish dates. Support comes from The Sherlocks & The Lathums.

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Keane 2024 UK and Ireland Tour Dates

• Friday 3rd May First Direct Arena, Leeds
• Saturday 4th May Utilita Arena, Birmingham
• Sunday 5th May Co-Op Live, Manchester
• Tuesday 7th May BIC, Bournemouth
• Wednesday 8th May Cardiff Utilita Arena
• Friday 10th May The O2, London
• Satuday 11th May The O2, London

Tickets for the shows go on sale at 10am on Friday 15th September via www.keanemusic.com .

Keane - Somewhere Only We Know (Official Music Video)

The band's world tour to mark 20 years of Hopes And Fears kicks off on 1st April 2024 in Mexico City before reaching Europe and the UK.

Their US tour in September 2024 includes dates at LA’s Greek Theatre, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

Hopes And Fears was certified 9 times Platinum in the UK and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, spawning the singles Everybody's Changing, Somewhere Only We Know and Bedshaped.

However, singer Tom Chaplin recalls that the band lacked confidence when they started out.

He told the NME : "We didn’t really understand how to make it all work - we were just three kids from a small town in the middle of nowhere, so we didn’t we didn’t have many reference points. We didn’t really know what we were doing."

The track Somewhere Only We Know has recently enjoyed a revival on Tik Tok, when it went viral in Indonesia. The song is now currently clocking up two million Spotify streams a day, and in the past 12 months has become Island Records’ biggest selling single. In total it has been streamed over a billion times.

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Keane will bring their worldwide tour to arenas across the UK & Ireland in March 2024 plus special guests The Lathums (except Dublin) & The Sherlocks (Dublin only).

Keane Tour Dates:

Leeds First Direct Arena, 03 May Birmingham Utilita Arena, 04 Manchester Co-op Live, 05 Bournemouth International Centre, 07 Cardiff Utilita Arena, 08 London The O2, 10 London The O2, 11 ***EXTRA DATE*** Dublin 3Arena, 13

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The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album ‘Hopes and Fears’.

Keane have also announced the release a special remastered version of the full-length – undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever – on 10 May 2024, which will mark exactly 20 years since its initial release.

One of the best-selling albums in UK chart history, it sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA, propelled by huge single ‘Somewhere Only We Know’. Furthermore, ‘Hopes and Fears’ is 9x platinum in the UK and has has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

‘Everybody’s Changing’ from ‘Hopes and Fears’ also went on to become a fan favourite and top five hit.

In 2004 Keane were the biggest selling British artist in the UK. The following year they took home two BRIT Awards for Best British Album and British Breakthrough Act award as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.

Next year’s tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their debut release through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’.

Lead singer Tom Chaplin commented, “I remember standing by that amazing old mixing desk at Heliocentric Studios where we made Hopes and Fears, listening to an early mix of Somewhere Only We Know. I had this feeling that we’d come up with something that had an extra bit of magic. Making music is so often a process full of doubt…but on this occasion there was something undeniable about what we’d created. Clearly a lot of people felt the same when the album came out!”

Founding band member and songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley continued, “When I think about these songs, I still picture us playing them in little rooms in pubs around the UK. I remember how exciting it was watching the crowds start to grow. Those songs opened the door to another dimension for us; everything that has happened in our lives since then was born out of that moment. It’s an incredible privilege for us that people are still listening after all this time.”

Keane ‘Hopes and Fears’ Full Album Tracklisting:

Somewhere Only We Know Bend And Break We Might As Well Be Strangers Everybody’s Changing Your Eyes Open She Has No Time Can’t Stop Now Sunshine This Is The Last Time On A Day Like Today Untitled 1 Bedshaped

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Keane to celebrate 20th anniversary of 'Hopes and Fears' on May 2024 UK arena tour

They play six huge shows

Keane will mark the 20th anniversary of their blockbuster debut album ‘Hopes and Fears’ by releasing a remastered version of the record and embarking on a six-date UK arena tour.

Released on 10th May 2004, ‘Hopes and Fears’ spawned the huge singles ‘Somewhere Only We Know’, ‘Everybody’s Changing’, ‘Bedshaped’ and ‘This is the Last Time’, and it sold over 10 million units globally including almost 3 million copies in Keane’s native UK.

Exactly two decades on, the album will get a remastered reissue on Friday 10th May 2024, and Keane will support its release with a headline UK arena tour.

The trek opens at Leeds First Direct Arena on Friday 3rd May and visits Birmingham, Manchester, Bournemouth and Cardiff before concluding at London’s The O2 on album release day.

Support at all dates comes from The Sherlocks and The Lathums.

Tickets to Keane’s ‘Hopes and ‘Fears’ UK arena tour go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Friday 15th September 2023.

The tour will celebrate Keane’s body of work from ‘Hopes and Fears’ through to their 2019 studio album ‘Cause and Effect’.

Lead singer Tom Chaplin says: “I remember standing by that amazing old mixing desk at Heliocentric Studios where we made Hopes and Fears, listening to an early mix of Somewhere Only We Know. I had this feeling that we’d come up with something that had an extra bit of magic. Making music is so often a process full of doubt…but on this occasion there was something undeniable about what we’d created. Clearly a lot of people felt the same when the album came out!”

Founding band member and songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley adds: “When I think about these songs, I still picture us playing them in little rooms in pubs around the UK. I remember how exciting it was watching the crowds start to grow. Those songs opened the door to another dimension for us; everything that has happened in our lives since then was born out of that moment. It’s an incredible privilege for us that people are still listening after all this time.”

Keane’s ‘Hopes and Fears’ UK tour dates:

Leeds First Direct Arena – Fri 3rd

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 4th

Manchester Co-Op Live – Sun 5th

Bournemouth BIC – Tue 7th

Cardiff Utilita Arena – Wed 8th

London The O2 – Fri 10th

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Keane talk ‘Hopes And Fears’ 20th anniversary reissue and tour: “I still feel very connected to the songs”

Tom Chaplin tells NME about the band’s early years, finding their sound, and structuring the setlist for the anniversary tour

Keane have announced a 20th anniversary reissue and 2024 world tour for their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’ – get all the details and read NME ’s interview with frontman Tom Chaplin below.

The album will be reissued on May 10, 2024 – 20 years to the day since its original release, and on the same night that the band play The O2 in London as part of the UK and Irish leg of the anniversary tour. Support at these gigs will come from The Sherlocks and The Lathums .

“I feel like I’ve lived quite a lot of life in the last 20 years,” Chaplin told NME . “To me, it does actually feel like quite a long time ago. The release of this album was the point at which all our lives changed very dramatically, and it feels like a marker of time, after which so much stuff, both good and bad, has come along. It sticks very clearly in the memory.”

‘Hopes And Fears’ was released in 2004, six years after Keane formed, and Chaplin said that he is grateful in retrospect that the band were able to take their time out of the spotlight and find their voice slowly and organically.

“There wasn’t the same level of access to information at the time,” the frontman remembered. “We didn’t really understand how to make it all work – we were just three kids from a small town in the middle of nowhere, so we didn’t we didn’t have many reference points. We didn’t really know what we were doing.”

As a result, Chaplin said that six years from playing their first gig to releasing ‘Hopes And Fears’ “felt about right”.

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“We had to learn what we were best at as musicians, and had to learn how to write songs,” he said. “My voice developed lots over that time as well, and it was a long and fairly slow learning curve for all of us.

“It was a relief in a way that we were able to do nearly all of our early gigs in private, and there’s not very much that remains [online]. I saw a video the other day of us playing at the Bull & Gate [in Kentish Town, London] in around ‘98, ‘99. It’s very sweet, but we definitely weren’t the finished article at that point.”

Across the half a decade between forming and releasing the debut, Keane had to contend with the departure of founding guitarist Dominic Scott, and spent years crafting the songs that would end up on the debut album.

One particularly revolutionary session came in a dilapidated French mansion with producer James Sanger. “I remember thinking that it was the start of an interesting relationship between us and James,” the frontman said. “We were his guinea pigs for this plan he had to turn the mansion into a big studio complex, and he obviously saw something in the songs.”

In the departure of Scott, Chaplin said that the make-up of the ‘Hopes And Fears’-era Keane came together almost by accident. “All the pieces were kind of improving and getting better, but they needed assembling in the right way,” he told NME . “Dominic leaving forced us into this new world of having to do things in a different way. At that point we were a fairly standard rock band, but when when Dominic left, it left us with this quandary of it just being the three of us. With James’ help, and Tim [Rice-Oxley, songwriter] moving from the bass to the piano, suddenly everything fell into place.”

Talking of Rice-Oxley’s songwriting for ‘Hopes And Fears’, Chaplin said: “I remember thinking, ‘Oh god, he’s suddenly gone up a level’. Yeah. I heard everything that he had written and was blown away by it. After two years of working shitty jobs in London, we moved back to our parents’ houses in the countryside and would meet up and write in Tim’s mum and dad’s house. I remember Tim presenting us with a few of the songs that he’d written that summer. I remember hearing ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ and ‘Everybody’s Changing’ and just thinking, ‘Holy shit’.”

The frontman added: “What Tim’s always been very good at is articulating heartbreak. He was able to draw on his many heartbreaks and translate a lot of it into the songwriting, but not in an overly confessional way. His great skill at that point was to write songs that had a universality to them. During those years, my voice also began to grow, and I wasn’t trying to copy other people any more – I began to sing in my own voice.

“I’ve had enough sadness, loneliness, fear, anxiety and heartbreak in my own life for that to feel like a really good combination, my singing and his writing. It’s hard to pinpoint an exact moment when that happened, but it certainly went from being this very disjointed thing to having this chemistry that seemed to really work.”

Discussing the legacy of the album, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and is the ninth best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK, Chaplin said: “I still feel very connected to the songs. When I sing them live, they still surprise me, and something will hit me that hadn’t hit me before, like a new way of hearing the song.”

As for how the anniversary shows will look, and whether they will play ‘Hopes And Fears’ in full from front to back, Chaplin said that discussions are still in progress as to the setlist and plans for the show.

“I went to see The Flaming Lips doing ‘Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots’ live and I’ve seen David Gray do ‘White Ladder’ too, and it’s an interesting quandary because albums were never written with the intent of playing them live in order. One of our plans with ‘Hopes And Fears’ was not to frontload it, but we ended up putting nearly all of the big singles near the front of the album.”

Chaplin continued: “Until we actually get in a room and start playing it, we won’t really know how it will work out, but we’ve got some ideas about how to make it work. My experience of going to see these anniversary shows and seeing people play the record, it’s nice to hear it from start to finish, because that’s how you know the album to be.

“‘Hopes And Fears’ ends with ‘Bedshaped’ too, which feels like quite a final note to end on, and we often end our [regular] gigs with that. We’ll be figuring it out in the coming months.”

As for the future of the band beyond the anniversary celebrations, Chaplin was looking ahead to what comes after their 2019 album ‘ Cause & Effect’.

The frontman ended: “It feels more hopeful and positive and full of ideas than it has done for a very long time.”

Tickets for the band’s ‘Hopes And Fears’ tour will go on sale on Friday, September 15, and you can buy UK tickets here and buy US tickets here .

Keane will play:

MAY 2024 3 – Leeds, First Direct Arena 4 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena 5 – Manchester, Co-Op Live 7 – Bournemouth, International Centre 10 – London, The O2 13 – Dublin, 3Arena

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SEPTEMBER 2024 4 – Berkeley, CA, The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley 5 – Los Angeles, CA, The Greek Theatre 6 – San Diego, CA, Humphreys Concerts By The Bay 8 – Salt Lake City, UT, TBA 9 – Denver, CO, Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre 11 – Dallas, TX, The Majestic Theatre 12 – Austin, TX, ACL Live At The Moody Theatre 14 – Atlanta, GA, The Eastern 15 – Nashville, TN, Ryman Auditorium 17 – Minneapolis, MN, Palace Theatre 18 – Chicago, IL, The Chicago Theatre 20 – Toronto, ON, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre 21 – Philadelphia, PA, The Met 23 – Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall At Fenway 24 – New York, NY, Radio City Music Hall 26 – Washington, DC, The Anthem

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Keane release a special remastered version of Hopes and Fears , undoubtedly one of the best debut albums ever, on May 10 th 2024, exactly 20 years after its initial release.

Hopes and Fears was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by their absolutely classic song "Somewhere Only We Know". Hopes and Fears is 9x platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Keane emerged alongside a new vanguard of bands that would change the shape of music: Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, The Killers and Coldplay. They were the first to create a sound solely revolving around keyboards which enhanced the emotional pull of their songs. "Everybody’s Changing" from Hopes and Fears became a fan favourite and a top five hit.

In 2004, Keane were the biggest selling British artist in the UK. The following year they won two BRIT Awards: Best British Album for Hopes and Fears and British Breakthrough Act as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.

"Somewhere Only We Know" has enjoyed a recent revival on Tik Tok going viral in Indonesia which lit the spark for a global renaissance of the track which is currently clocking up two million Spotify streams a day, and in the past 12 months has become Island Records’ biggest selling single. In total it has been streamed over a billion times.

This tour will celebrate Keane’s acclaimed body of work from their imperious debut Hopes and Fears through to their 2019 studio album Cause and Effect.

Lead singer Tom Chaplin says; “ I remember standing by that amazing old mixing desk at Heliocentric Studios where we made Hopes and Fears, listening to an early mix of Somewhere Only We Know. I had this feeling that we’d come up with something that had an extra bit of magic. Making music is so often a process full of doubt…but on this occasion there was something undeniable about what we’d created. Clearly a lot of people felt the same when the album came out!”

Founding band member and songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley said: “ When I think about these songs, I still picture us playing them in little rooms in pubs around the UK. I remember how exciting it was watching the crowds start to grow. Those songs opened the door to another dimension for us; everything that has happened in our lives since then was born out of that moment. It’s an incredible privilege for us that people are still listening after all this time.”

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A Keane Live show is a thing of great joy.

As a fan since the early days, I have been to many different venues and it doesn't matter whether you are standing with 200 other souls or seated in the big Arena, Keane always deliver.

They have a large hard core international support (people traveling for hours to queue outside a tiny venue at early o'clock in the morning is quite 'normal') and always ensure that they interact with their fans as much as possible and seem to genuinely appreciate the support they've had over the years.

Tours are usually about promoting albums, and so people can be disappointed if their favourite doesn't get played, but by then end of the gig, no-one ever goes home unhappy. Most of them have no voices the following day because sing-alongs are quite central to the Keane live shows.

Now that they've decided to take a break, a lot of us are left wondering what's next.

My advice, if you ever get the chance to see them live, go along, you will be pleasantly surprised. I've seen them more than 20 times (which makes me a lightweight compared to some of the fans I know) and have never left a gig without a song in my head and a great big beaming smile....

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Went to the Apollo in Manchester to see Keane.I can honestly say that this was the best gig I have ever been to and i've seen most of the major names over 30 years! Sound and lighting were excellent and the band's performance was flawless.Fantastic energy on stage and they endeared themselves to the audience with their natural warmth and were very humble considering how much success they've already had.The playlist covered alot of the new album but also included all the old favourites and the songs were very well intergrated into the setlist. Tom's voice has to be one of the best and emotional in modern music and "A bad dream" and "Bedshaped" brought tears to a few eyes. Absolutely magnificent show and highly recommended and I guarantee you won't see a better gig.

The only downside was that they did't come on until 8.45 so we had to miss the encore as we needed to catch the last train home.

Keane were on FIRE last night!! I didn’t think the venue would be right for them being such a formal setting, however it really worked. Audience didn’t talk during songs/ in between (so annoying when people do that!) & the sound & acoustics were fantastic. They played all the great songs plus many of their new tracks, had the place absolutely rocking. Engaged with the crowd & was an absolute joy to see them. Outstanding

Concert itself was good but at some point you get distracted by the fact that everybody around you is filming the concert with some crappy cheap phones some of them not even filming the stage but the screens for minutes.

So yeah, it's not the band but the quality of the fans :)

Also, the sound quality in the Movistar Arena could have been better. A lot of echo and not much deepness in the sound.

I am a huge fan of shows. I manage to go at least 3/4 shows per year because i’m convinced that music is one of the most beautiful things life can give us. And keane is beyond that. I’ve seen them 10 years ago, and I already loved them by then, but this time was even better. Definitely on my top 3 of best concerts i’ve ever been to. A MUST GO for anyone. Thank you❤️

I have seen Keane 7 times in concert, and they NEVER fail to disappoint! They really know how to put on a show, and Tom Chaplins voice sails across the audience, enchanting you for more. I have been listening to Keane since they came onto the scene in 2005, and I highly recommend seeing them!

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Tom’s voice sounded better than ever.

The show as emotional and the band connected with the audience at a very personal level. It felt really good to see them together again as I missed their last concert in the Bay Area.

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Amazing comeback gig from Keane. They’ve definitely improved since I last saw them 6 years ago. The audience was stood up throughout the 2hr performance and the atmosphere was fantastic. Welcome back Keane the new album is the best yet.

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After having to cut their 2020 tour short (on March 13, 2020 at 3pm here in Denver!), Keane has announced they will embark on a world tour in 2024. More dates to be added! Denver’s date will be at the Buell Theater on September 9, 2024. Mark your calendars!

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01 Apr – Sports Palace – Mexico City, MX 03 Apr – Auditorio Telmex – Guadalajara, MX 19 Apr – Afas Live – Amsterdam, NL 21 Apr – E-Werk – Koln, DE 24 Apr – Cirque Royal – Brussels, BE 26 Apr – L’olympia – Paris, FR 03 May – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK 04 May – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK 05 May – Manchester Co-Op Live – Manchester, UK 07 May – Bic – Bournemouth, UK 08 May – Cardiff Utilita Arena – Cardiff, UK 10 May – The O2 – London, UK 13 May – 3arena – Dublin, IE 04 Sep – The Greek Theatre At UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA 05 Sep – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA 06 Sep – Humphreys Concerts By The Bay – San Diego, CA 08 Sep – Tba – Salt Lake City, UT 09 Sep – Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre – Denver, CO 11 Sep – The Majestic Theatre – Dallas, TX 12 Sep – Live At The Moody Theater – Austin, TX 14 Sep – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA 15 Sep – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN 17 Sep – Palace Theatre – Minneapolis, MN 18 Sep – The Chicago Theatre – Chicago, IL 20 Sep – The Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Toronto, ON 21 Sep – The Met – Philadelphia, PA 23 Sep – MGM Music Hall At Fenway – Boston, MA 24 Sep – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY 26 Sep – The Anthem – Washington, DC

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The Cult has announced that they are set to embark on a new tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary. 

The rock band announced The 8424 tour, a name which references the year they formed in 1984 and the year of this gig, 2024.

Much like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour , the band is set to perform some of their best hits from across their 11 albums – including She Sells Sanctuary, Rain, and Fire Woman.

The tour will travel across the UK and Europe, kicking off in the UK in October for 10 dates spanning into November. 

While this is an exciting anniversary for the band who are back performing together, it’s not been a plain sailing road to get to this anniversary as the band has actually broken up twice in the past four decades. 

The band first broke up in 1995 after 12 years together after it was reported that there were tensions between the two longest-serving members and main songwriters for the group, Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury.

In 1999 the band regrouped and released a seventh album Beyond Good and Evil in 2001. This was reportedly somewhat of a commercial flop which is what perhaps led to their second breakup.

In 2002 the band broke up again and didn’t reunite until 2006. Since then the band has released four albums with the latest, Under the Midnight Sun, being released just two years ago in 2022.

Before settling on their current name, The Cult, the band also performed under the name Death Cult from 1983–1984.

In 2023, performing under the name Death Cult, guitarist Duffy and frontman Astbury, went on tour performing some of their best hits under the name Death Cult 8323.

Guitarist Billy Duffy referenced the tour last year, which included a series of sold out shows at the Brixton Electric, as inspiration for the whole band coming together for this new tour. 

‘Following up from the great energy of Death Cult 8323 shows, I’m looking forward to bringing that sense of celebration of the band’s music, and the communion with our fans, to Cult 8424. CFFC. Let the ceremony commence!’

Fans who want to get their hands on tickets to see the band won’t have to wait too long as tickets go on general sale this Friday at 10am.

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The band appears to be following a popular trend among 80s hit artists as many other beloved bands from this era have announced comeback tours for 2024.

In March, Fairground attraction announced their return and that their four original members are reuniting not just for a tour, but for a brand new album to boot!

Similarly, the New Kids on the Block announced their return with their first album in over a decade.

Singer-songwriter Sananda Maitreya is also set to perform this summer . Formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby, the 80s artist will be giving a rare performance at the Love Supreme Jazz Festival.

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An array of countries, led by China, will decide BHP’s Anglo American buy

BHP's bid for Anglo American doesn't rely merely on investors. It also needs the goodwill of any array of governments around the world.

Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane

Apr 26, 2024

Despite the “gee whiz” headlines here and overseas about BHP’s move to buy UK-based Anglo American, the deal will only happen if the company successfully navigates an obstacle course of government approvals around the world.

BHP is offering US$39 billion (A$60 billion) in an all-share deal for the century-old, British-listed miner. Shareholders will get a say of course, but it will also require approvals and at least non-opposition from, inter alia, South Africa, Chile and China. And China’s attitude will be crucial.

It’s hard to see Beijing liking the world’s third-biggest iron ore group taking out the sixth-biggest iron ore group — those with long memories might recall China opposing BHP and Rio Tinto’s brief merger idea 16 years ago that was killed off by the financial crisis. Given China’s commitment to dominating the EV battery space, it also won’t be too happy about the world’s biggest copper miner becoming significantly larger and more powerful via Anglo-American’s copper interests (copper is a major component of batteries and China’s imports of the metal have more than doubled in the past decade).

Nor will the Chilean government fancy BHP not only controlling Escondida — the world’s biggest copper mine by capacity — but also picking up 44% of Anglo’s Collahuasi copper mine, which is the world’s third-biggest. Peru probably won’t appreciate BHP controlling a major mine of its own and Anglo’s big mine in that country either.

Then there’s South Africa, where it gets messy. Anglo began in South Africa during World War I and still has significant assets there. BHP doesn’t like having assets in South Africa — the thermal coal, aluminium and manganese assets it acquired from the Billiton takeover in 2001 left a lasting scar on its accounts. BHP wants Anglo to agree to spin off its controlling stakes in Anglo’s platinum and iron ore companies in South Africa. In contrast, BHP wants to keep Anglo’s Brazilian iron ore mine and export operations. The political environment in South Africa, including looming elections, regular corruption scandals and continuing talk of nationalisation, won’t do anything to change BHP’s mind.

But BHP didn’t say anything about Anglo considering selling its 85% stake in the De Beers diamond business. The government of Botswana — where the main mines are now found — owns 15%. Apart from De Beers, the copper mines and the iron ore operations in Brazil, BHP wants Anglo’s potash operation in England (Yorkshire) and five coking coal mines in Queensland (which are Whitehaven Coal, BHP’s 50%-owned coking coal joint venture with Mitsubishi of Japan).

Anglo has struggled with copper production issues: it reported production of 826,000 tonnes last year, lower than a previously forecast range of 830,000-870,000 tons. The company left its 2024 copper output guidance at 730,000-790,000 tons. Fixing those problems will be a priority for BHP and would boost its global copper output to close to 2.5 million tonnes a year, or around 10% of annual world output — by far the largest producer in the world.

A successful bid would probably be bad news for BHP’s immediate ambitions to make South Australia into a major copper, gold, uranium and silver mining business at Olympic Dam and the nearby prospect called Oak Dam, along with the two mines (and a development project) picked up in last year’s $9.6 billion purchase of OZ Minerals. BHP is already making a substantial investment in those operations, but its focus may shift to ensuring its Anglo assets are producing to capacity first — and that will have ramifications both with the South Australian government, which has been a big supporter of BHP, and federally.

Finally, BHP doesn’t quite think this is a big enough deal to include cash in the first set of terms, or offer all cash — it could easily do so, being worth $220 billion. It had US$10.3 billion in cash at December 31 and around US$19.5 billion in debt. But that means it has plenty of room on its balance sheet to add a sweetener to make the deal successful. Watch for a final offer including a large dollop of cash — possibly a third of the price.

But success will hinge not on the price but on regulators and governments around the world — in Australia, the EU, UK, the US, Peru, Botswana, Japan, Taiwan and Brazil, along with those mentioned above. In the world of renewable energy, everyone is now interested in copper and who controls it.

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With all that money maybe BHP could afford to take more care of the environment and the people where it mines, not to mention the feeble royalties on iron ore. It may be “The Big Australian” but, like Qantas, it’s just another corporation chasing the billion dollar.

It may be “The Big Australian” …

What’s in a name. According to The Conversation (12/9/2019): BHP, once known as “the Big Australian”, is 73% owned by American-based investors.

I got an inkling of this at the start of the month. My brother lives in a big modern city in Brazil. Over Easter he lost internet, TV and voice. Turns out some local entrepreneurs decided to take advantage of high copper prices by acquiring some undervalued copper assets from the telecomms infrastructure. Wouldn’t happen here, obvs.

I just think it’s really sad that the name bhp means nothing, as does the town from which it was named apparently.

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Who is the UK’s Eurovision entry Olly Alexander?

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AFTER bursting onto the scene with his hugely successful pop band Years & Years, Olly Alexander has become a force to be reckoned with.

As well as being an accomplished actor, the talented star is hoping for Eurovision glory representing the UK in 2024.

Who is Olly Alexander?

Born on July 15, 1990, Olly Alexander is a singer and actor who hails from Harrogate in North Yorkshire ,

He studied at the Hereford College of Arts after completing his GCSEs, but later dropped out to pursue an acting career.

Olly got his first break when he starred in 2008’s Sumerhill.

After this he made appearances in 2009’s Tormented. and 2014’s The Riot Club.

In 2017, he presented a BBC documentary called Growing Up Gay.

The powerful film explored the mental health issues that members of the LGBT+ community can face.

Olly is also known for appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside singer-songwriter MNEK

As well his acting and TV work, Olly has enjoyed a lucrative music career.

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He formed Years & Years in 2010 with Mikey Goldsmith and Emre Turkmen. 

It was announced the pair had quit the band in January 2021, leaving Olly to continue as a soloist.

A statement on Years & Years’ social media said: “This upcoming new album has been an Olly endeavour and we’ve decided that Years & Years will continue as an Olly solo project.

"The three of us are still good friends. Mikey will be part of the Y&Y family and play with us live and Emre will focus on being a writer/producer.

“These past 12 months have been crazy for us all and we want to thank you for the love and support you’ve given us over the years (& years). New Y&Y music will be coming this spring.”

The band's split had been on the cards for a really long time, in many ways, because we had changed so much as a band Olly Alexander

Olly has since opened up about the split, and said it came after the group began to disagree creatively “more and more”.

Speaking to PA News he said: “It had been on the cards for a really long time, in many ways, because we had changed so much as a band.

“We all still get on and we loved going on tour and playing songs and everything – but when it came to it creatively, we disagreed more and more.

"It became obvious that we all wanted to do different things."

Does Olly Alexander have a boyfriend? 

As of 2024, Olly is understood to be a single man.

His last big known relationship was in 2015 with Clean Bandit musician Neil Milan Amin-Smith.

However, the pair split up due to scheduling conflicts with their respective music careers.

Speaking at the time to  Attitude about the breakdown of the relationship, he said: "We’ve had less and less time to spend together and the time we did have together were such short periods it put so much pressure on our relationship."

Olly added that they "both decided it wasn’t working".

Who did Olly Alexander play in It's A Sin?

In 2021, Olly had huge success when he played Ritchie Toze r  in It's a Sin .

The series, named after the hit single by The Pet Shop Boys, follows the lives of three young men during the horror of the Aids epidemic of the 1980s. 

Olly plays Richie, an 18-year-old from the Isle of Wight who has not come out to his parents.

Once he reaches London , he finds freedom and pursues his dreams of being an actor.

I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour! Olly talking Eurovision

It has become Channel 4's most-binged series of all time since its release.

It's A Sin included a star cast which saw Olly act alongside How I Met Your Mother actor and Broadway star Neil Patrick Harris.

What song is Olly Alexander performing at Eurovision 2024?

Olly will perform his song Dizzy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Speaking about his involvement in the competition, which is watched by 160million people annually, he said: “I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year.

"As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.

"I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!"

When will Olly Alexander be on Eurovision?

Olly will appear alongside the other 26 hopefuls in the Eurovision final on May 11, 2024.

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In 1999, a rule change allowed the United Kingdom, along with France , Germany and Spain , to automatically qualify for the final.

This means he doesn't have to compete for a place, he is guaranteed a spot.

Years & Years Biggest songs

Years & Years have had five top 10 hits in the UK charts.

Their debut single I Wish I Knew was released in July 2012, but it was 2015’s King that propelled the band to stardom, reaching Number One in the charts. 

Debut album Communion also reached the top spot on the UK Albums charts, while their second LP Palo Santo was released to critical acclaim in 2018.  

Other big hits include If You’re Over Me, Desire and Shine - all of which have made a big splash on the UK singles charts.

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Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Join Forces For Massive “Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat” Tour

Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for their highly anticipated 2024 co-headline arena tour, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, to turn iconic US and Canadian venues into raves . As two of the hottest names in pop and electronic music, the tour comes at a pivotal moment in both artist’s careers. Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat is not only a celebration of their individual successes, but it is also a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry. Fans can expect an electrifying show filled with exhilarating performances, stunning visuals, and infectious beats.

Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, making stops across in North America including Toronto, ON; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA and more before wrapping up in Seattle, WA at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23. Full routing is available below.

TICKETS: Advance presale registration is available now through April 25th at sweat-tour.com . The artist presale begins Thursday, April 25th at 10 AM local time. Registration does not guarantee tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on Friday, April 26 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation .com.

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out “BRAT 2024 – ARENA TOUR” shows in the UK, is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album , ‘BRAT’ . The album, set to feature 15 tracks, includes the hit single “ Von dutch ” – the brash and synth heavy first taste of the record – alongside recent releases ‘ Club classics ’ and ‘ B2b ’.

Charli also recently unveiled ‘ The Von dutch remix with addison rae & a. g. cook ’, an effervescent rework of the smash hit single featuring A. G. Cook’s signature brand of idiosyncratic production and Charli and Addison going back and forth on vocals.

Charli threw a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn in February to launch the ‘BRAT’ campaign with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss. ‘ Boiler Room & Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL ’ broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show has easily become one of the viral moments of the year.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, “Something to Give Each Other” (2023) –  a celebration of sex, dance, sweat, community, queerness, love and friendship. His hit single “Rush ” – which earned two Grammy nominations and amassed over 180 million combined global streams to date–  and “ Got Me Started ,” the second single from his 2023 album, have gained worldwide recognition amongst his dedicated fan base.

Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are no strangers to collaboration, having previously worked together on smash hits such as “1999” and “2099.” Their undeniable chemistry and shared passion for music have solidified their partnership as one of the most dynamic duos in pop music.

CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN PRESENT: SWEAT TOUR DATES:

Sat Sep 14, 2024 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Mon Sep 16, 2024 – Laval, QC – Place Bell

Wed Sep 18, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Sep 20, 2024 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Mon Sep 23, 2024 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Sep 25, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Thu Sep 26, 2024 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Sep 28, 2024 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Mon Sep 30, 2024 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Oct 02, 2024 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Oct 03, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sat Oct 05, 2024 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Sun Oct 06, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

Wed Oct 09, 2024 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Oct 11, 2024 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Sun Oct 13, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Tue Oct 15, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Oct 18, 2024 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

Sun Oct 20, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Tue Oct 22, 2024 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Wed Oct 23, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

ABOUT CHARLI XCX

Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli XCX has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process. Her lasting impact was cemented last year when Charli was honoured with the Visionary Award at the annual Ivor Novellos in London, while she also received the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women In Music ceremony in Los Angeles in March.

Alongside her new album, Charli has been working on multiple film & TV projects following the breakout success of her Barbie soundtrack contribution ‘ Speed Drive ’ last year. She is co-executive producing the score for the A24 film ‘ Mother Mary ’ with Jack Antonoff and also producing original music for Benito Skinner ’s series ‘ Overcompensating ’ on Prime Video. In addition, Charli will star in the Daniel Goldhaber remake of 1978 cult horror film ‘ Faces of Death ’.

Follow Charli XCX:

Website | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok  

ABOUT TROYE SIVAN

Troye Sivan is a GRAMMY nominated Australian singer, songwriter and actor who has firmly established himself as a global icon in the worlds of pop music, fashion and LGBTQIA+ representation.  Over twenty-six billion streams and 10 million adjusted albums sold worldwide are milestones only a few artists can claim. Doing it by age 28 is another thing entirely. Throw in a range of standout roles in Hollywood features, high fashion collabs, runway appearances and a combined social audience of over 30 million and the list really boils down to one person – Troye Sivan.  Raised in Perth, Australia, Sivan set the world on fire with a pair of EPs – 2014’s TRXYE and 2015’s Wild . With his debut album Blue Neighbourhood , sophomore album Bloom , the 2020 EP In A Dream , and most recently his third studio album, Something To Give Each Other, as well as a slew of singles and collaborations in between, Sivan has cemented himself in the music industry with 10 years of experience under his belt. Hailed as “the perfect pop star” by TIME, Sivan’s recent hit single “Rush” earned global accolades and praise, including two GRAMMY nominations. His career has been further celebrated as the recipient of six ARIA Awards, a Billboard Music Award, three MTV Europe Music awards and two GLAAD Media Award wins. “Revelation,” his collaboration with Jónsi for BOY ERASED, was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song – Motion Picture and shortlisted for an Oscar. Sivan has recently been featured in campaigns for Prada, Cartier, YSL Beauty, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Savage Fenty, and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park, and appeared in The Weeknd & Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” for MAX, alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink’s Jennie and Abel himself. He also launched Tsu Lange Yor , an independent luxury lifestyle collection of fragrances and art-driven objects.  Sivan continues to be represented by Good World Management, CAA and imPRint.

Follow Troye Sivan:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Nic Bestley | [email protected]

Emily Connick | [email protected]

Troye Sivan

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Valeska Thomas | [email protected]

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan bring 'Sweat' tour to Baltimore in September 2024

by Lexi Harpster

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for their highly-anticipated 2024 co-headline arena tour, according to Live Nation.

Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, to turn iconic US and Canadian venues into raves. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour includes a stop at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

As two of the hottest names in pop and electronic music, the tour comes at a pivotal moment in both artist’s careers. Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat is not only a celebration of their individual successes, but it is also a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry. Fans can expect an electrifying show filled with exhilarating performances, stunning visuals, and infectious beats.

TICKETS : Advance presale registration is available now through April 25 at sweat-tour.com . The artist presale begins on Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. Registration does not guarantee tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com .

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out "BRAT 2024 – ARENA TOUR" shows in the UK, is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album, ‘BRAT’. The album, set to feature 15 tracks, includes the hit single "Von dutch" - the brash and synth heavy first taste of the record – alongside recent releases ‘Club classics’ and ‘B2b’.

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Charli also recently unveiled ‘The Von dutch remix with addison rae & a. g. cook’, an effervescent rework of the smash hit single featuring A. G. Cook’s signature brand of idiosyncratic production and Charli and Addison going back and forth on vocals.

Charli threw a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn in February to launch the ‘BRAT’ campaign with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss. ‘Boiler Room & Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL’ broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show has easily become one of the viral moments of the year.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, "Something to Give Each Other" (2023) – a celebration of sex, dance, sweat, community, queerness, love and friendship. His hit single “Rush” – which earned two Grammy nominations and amassed over 180 million combined global streams to date– and “Got Me Started,” the second single from his 2023 album, have gained worldwide recognition amongst his dedicated fan base.

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Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are no strangers to collaboration, having previously worked together on smash hits such as "1999" and "2099." Their undeniable chemistry and shared passion for music have solidified their partnership as one of the most dynamic duos in pop music.

CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN PRESENT: SWEAT TOUR DATES:

• Sat Sep 14, 2024 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
• Mon Sep 16, 2024 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
• Wed Sep 18, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
• Fri Sep 20, 2024 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
• Mon Sep 23, 2024 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
• Wed Sep 25, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
• Thu Sep 26, 2024 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• Sat Sep 28, 2024 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
• Mon Sep 30, 2024 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Wed Oct 02, 2024 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• Thu Oct 03, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Sat Oct 05, 2024 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
• Sun Oct 06, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
• Wed Oct 09, 2024 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• Fri Oct 11, 2024 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
• Sun Oct 13, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
• Tue Oct 15, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
• Fri Oct 18, 2024 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
• Sun Oct 20, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
• Tue Oct 22, 2024 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
• Wed Oct 23, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

UK TOUR ANNOUNCED

We’re very pleased to announce that Keane will be playing live across the UK (and Ireland) at the beginning of next year. The dates are as follows:

JANUARY 23 – Belfast Odyssey 25 – Dublin The O2 27 –  Newcastle Arena   29 – Glasgow SECC 31 – Manchester MEN Arena  

FEBRUARY 1 – Nottingham Arena   3 – Bournemouth BIC   4 – Cardiff Arena   6 – Sheffield Arena   7 – Liverpool Echo Arena 9 – Plymouth Pavilions 10 – Brighton Centre  12 – London 02 Arena

Once again, we’ve sorted out an exclusive pre-sale with a limited selection of the best tickets via keanemusic.com.

**** The pre-sale is now live, via the site shop. Click to buy your tickets ****

UK fans will also be eligible for a bundle discount saving them over a third on the price of the live digital album which will be released following Keane’s European dates later this year. Anyone buying tickets will be able to pre-order the album for just £5 – plus, they will be given two further live bonus tracks after the UK tour. What’s more, ticket purchasers will also be able to buy a lovely Keane clouds T-shirt for just £10 (while stocks last).  

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Glastonbury 2024: Lulu, Kate Nash and Frank Turner confirmed for Field of Avalon stage

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• Thursday 18 April 2024 at 11:19am

Scottish singer Lulu will head to Glastonbury for a final show after announcing her retirement from touring, festival organisers have announced.

Earlier this year, the 75-year-old announced her plans to retire when she wraps her 'Champagne for Lulu' tour later this month, following a career spanning 60 years.

But she has now been revealed as one of the acts set to perform on Glastonbury's Field of Avalon stage in June.

Other names on the bill include Brit award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Nash, folk-punk singer Frank Turner, and Billie Marten, who is making her debut appearance at the festival.

Festival organisers said the line-up is gender-equal and showcases "the best in the world of contemporary, roots and folk music."

In March, organisers announced Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will headline this year's event.

It marks the first time in the event's history that female acts have taken two of the three headline slots.

Country pop superstar Shania Twain - known for hits including 'Man! I Feel Like A Woman!, 'You're Still the One' and 'That Don't Impress Me Much' - will play the coveted "legend slot" on Sunday afternoon.

Other acts set to perform on Glastonbury's main stage include US rock band LCD Soundsystem, British rapper Little Simz, Nigerian singer Burna Boy, 80s chart-topper singer Cyndi Lauper and British soul star Olivia Dean.

Hidden Figures star and US singer Janelle Monae, Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka, British singer-songwriter Paul Heaton, UK rock band Keane, British singer Paloma Faith and Nigerian singer Ayra Starr are also among those taking to the Pyramid Stage.