Unmissable Gigs

It's usually the case that after a busy summer of festivals you return home with rather empty pockets, ready to prepare yourself for the mass of gig announcements that are about to come your way. This year has not only been a mint year for festivals, but we've been lucky enough to have massive album releases, comeback shows and huge tours. In light of this we've listed some gigs below running from November right through into 2018, which we think you'd be crazy to miss. 

The Twang 

After a short break away, The Twang are back with their 10^th anniversary tour to celebrate their debut album ‘Love It When I Feel Like This’. The album was released in 2007 and is home to their much-loved tunes: ‘Wide Awake’, ‘Either Way’ and ‘Two Lovers’. We’ll be attending their Manchester show, however the tour spans across the UK from November 29^th right through to December 23^rd. Going hand-in-hand with the tour is their ‘Either Way It’s the Best of The Twang’ record, which is packed full of 16 of their best songs, including: 'Barney Rubble', 'Two Lovers', and 'Cloudy Room'.

Tickets available here     Album available here 

Liam Gallagher

After the release of his chart-topping solo album As You Were, Liam Gallagher returns from America for his much-anticipated UK tour. Starting in Leeds on December 3^rd, the sold-out tour runs through to a home-coming gig in Manchester on December 16^th. This, along with his sold-out date at Finsbury Park on June 16^th, illustrate the overwhelming amount of support the ex-Oasis frontman has received this year for his comeback. If you haven’t been lucky enough to grab a ticket for the tour and can’t fork out over £100, be sure to check out fan-to-fan resales such as Twickets and See Tickets for one at face-value.

Tour dates:
October 30 – Belfast: Ulster Hall
December 3 – Leeds: First Direct Arena
December 4 – Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
December 6 - Plymouth: Pavillions
December 7 - London: Alexandra Palace
December 10 - Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena
December 12 - Birmingham: Birmingham Arena
December 13 - Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena
December 15 - Brighton: Brighton Centre
December 16 - Manchester: Manchester Arena

Album available here

Kasabian

Currently approaching the end of their European tour, Kasabian return to the UK to end their jam-packed 2017 with an arena tour. It starts on November 24^th at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, and with support from punk duo Slaves, be prepared to have your ribs rattled during both the support and main act at these gigs. Standing tickets are sold out for all UK dates, but a number of arenas still have seats left so be sure to check these out.

Tour dates:
November 24 - Newcastle: Metro Radio Arena
November 25 -  Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
November 26 - Aberdeen: BHGE Arena 
November 28 - Dublin: 3Arena
November 30 - Manchester: Manchester Arena
December 1 - London: The O2
December 2 - London: The O2
December 4 - Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena
December 5 - Cardiff: Echo Arena
December 7 - Leeds: First Direct Arena
December 8 - Birmingham: Barclaycard Arena
December 9 - Birmingham: Barclaycard Arena

Tickets available here     Album available here 

James

James have recently announced that they will be hosting ‘An Evening with James in Aid of the Manchester Emergency Fund’. The intimate Christmas gig will take place on December 18^th at Albert Hall Manchester, and it’s one to get down for as they ‘intend to make it a memorable night’. With all net proceedings from ticket sales going to the ‘We Love Manchester Emergency Fund’, it’s a great way to kick off Christmas and pay tribute to those bereaved families and victims of the May 2017 attack. The gig is currently sold out, so again it’s worth a look on websites such as Twickets to grab one before the date.

New Year Gigs

Stereophonics

Stereophonics have announced a huge 2018 UK arena tour, in support of their new album ‘Scream Above The Sounds’ – released on November 3^rd. The tour starts in Aberdeen on February 23^rd, and ends in Newcastle on March 12^th, with plenty of dates across the UK to attend. Stereophonics are always a mint band to watch live, but with the Welsh frontman explaining that their album has a new and contemporary sound to it, it’s an even more exciting gig to grab a ticket for. 

Tour dates:
February 23 – Aberdeen: AECC Arena
February 24 – Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
February 26 – Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena
February 27 – Brighton: Brighton Centre
March 1 – Birmingham: Genting Arena 
March 2 – London: The SSE Arena, Wembley
March 5 – Bournemouth: BIC
March 6 – Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 
March 7 – Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 
March 9 – Manchester: Manchester Arena
March 10 – Leeds: First Direct Arena
March 12 – Newcastle: Metro Radio Arena 

Tickets available here     Album available here

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Along with Liam’s tour, NGHFB are set to embark on a world-wide tour in the New Year, with an array of dates running from February through to May 2018. The tour again runs parallel with Noel's upcoming album ‘Who Build the Moon’ – releasing on November 24^th. The former Oasis star has spent the past two years working on the album, and says it is much inspired by French psychedelic pop, classic electro, soul, rock, disco and dance. Following on from his 2015 album ‘Chasing Yesterday’, Who Built the Moon takes a new and experimental turn, so this upcoming tour is one not to miss.

Tour dates:
April 22 - Brighton: Brighton Centre
April 24 - Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
April 25 - Aberdeen: AECC BHGE Arena
April 27 - London: SSE Arena, Wembley
April 30 - Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
May 1 - Birmingham: Arena Birmingham
May 3 - Newcastle Upon Tyne: Metro Radio Arena
May 4 - Manchester: Manchester Arena
May 6 - Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff 
May 7 - Leeds:  First Direct Arena
May 9 - Belfast: SSE Arena
May 10 - Dublin: 3Arena

Morrissey

Former Smiths frontman, Morrissey has recently announced his first tour since 2015, with dates running from Aberdeen on February 16th through to London on March 10th 2018. Originally ending on March 9th, a third London date has been added for the 10th due to huge ticket demand. The comeback tour runs alongside the release of his new album 'Low In High School' - released on October 29th, and his first studio album since 2014. 

Tour Dates:
February 16 – Aberdeen: BHGE Arena
February 17 – Glasgow: The SSE Hydro
February 20 – Dublin: 3Arena
February 23 – Newcastle: Newcastle Metro Arena
February 24 – Leeds: First Direct Arena
February 27 – Birmingham: Genting Arena
March 3 – Brighton: Brighton Centre
March 7 – London: Royal Albert Hall
March 9 – London: Alexandra Palace
March 10 - London: London Palladium

Tickets available here     Album available here 

The Streets

In October lyrical mastermind Mike Skinner co-announced that he will be back with The Streets in 2018 for a one-off greatest hits tour. We've got Manchester tickets, however the tour starts in their home city - Birmingham on April 19th, and ends in London. After their last tour in 2011, the lads reunite for some nostalgia, as they get ready to perform some of their most popular tracks from albums such as 'Original Pirate Material' and 'A Grand Don't Come Free'. It's another sold out tour, so again keep your eye out for fans selling tickets.

Tour Dates:
April 19 – Birmingham: O2 Academy
April 20 – Glasgow: O2 Academy
April 21 – Manchester: O2 Apollo
April 23 – Leeds: O2 Academy
April 25 – London: O2 Academy Brixton
April 26 – London: O2 Academy Brixton
April 27 – London: O2 Academy Brixton