The Lottery Winners have postponed several gigs on their ongoing UK tour after receiving ‘some tragic news’.
The much-loved Wigan band, who bagged a number one on the UK album chart earlier this year, shared the news on their social media channels today with ‘absolute heartbreak’.
The four-piece are in the midst of their This Is How It Feels tour and were due to perform in London tonight.
The Lottery Winners then had tour dates in Leeds at Stylus, and at the O2 Academy in Sheffield, booked in this week.
The indie rockers are then meant to head on to Glasgow, Newcastle and their home city of Manchester.
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But in a note shared and signed by band members Thom, Kate, Rob and Joe, they confirmed that this week’s shows are postponed.
An update on the other three gigs will be shared ‘as soon as we can’, they wrote.
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Tickets will remain valid for all the postponed shows.
The group then thanked fans for their ‘understanding and sympathy in this difficult time’.
They’ve been flooded with heartfelt messages of support, both from fans and from their peers in the music industry.
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One person wrote: “Sorry to hear that you’ve had bad news. There are more important things in life which we all understand. From the messages already appearing here you can see your fan base are your extended family because you’ve let us be part of your journey. We are here to support you however you need and however you see fit. You are not alone, sending love, care, hugs and more at this time and always.”
Kendal Calling wrote: “Sorry to hear this, sending lots of love guys x”
And Rowetta posted: “Sending love.”
The Lottery Winners full statement reads: “It is with absolute heartbreak that we will be postponing the upcoming shows of our tour.
“During the early hours of this morning, we received some tragic news and we will not be able to continue at this time.
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“Tonight in London, tomorrow in Leeds and Saturday in Sheffield will now be rescheduled for a date in the future and all tickets will remain valid. We will post an update regarding Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester as soon as we can.
“We’re truly sorry for any inconvenience caused and we appreciate your understanding and sympathy in this difficult time.
“Thom, Kate, Rob and Joe. X”
Let’s hope they’re all okay and back doing what they do best soon.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced an arena gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Manchester gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed in Manchester with an arena gig back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with an AO Arena show on the cards for Tuesday 18 August 2026.
They’ll be supported in Manchester by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
They’ve now announced a massive UK tour , including a date at the AO Arena.
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Harry Styles has FINALLY come out of hibernation, with fourth album announced
Daisy Jackson
Harry Styles has FINALLY announced details of his long-awaited (like seriously, LONG-AWAITED) fourth studio album.
The pop megastar has confirmed that his next record will be called ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’
Fans have been begging for HS4 for years, after Harry Styles set the world alight with his Love On Tour tour way back in 2022, which included two nights at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.
It’s become something of a running joke among his fans – nicknamed ‘Harries’ – that he’s disappeared from the industry so thoroughly, instead taking on side quests including marathons, shaving his head, and watching the new Pope be announced.
Excitement over the Cheshire-born musician’s comeback has been ramping up this week after mysterious ‘We Belong Together’ posters began appearing in cities across the globe.
And now, the Grammy Award-winning star is officially back.
Details on the new album are so far sparse, but there are a few things we can tell you.
Harry Styles will release his fourth album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally in March
One – it’ll be called Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Two – it will have 12 tracks.
Three – it’s been executive produced by Kid Harpoon, a Grammy-award winner and long-time collaborator of Harry’s, who also worked on his last album, Harry’s House.
Four – it’s set for release on 6 March 2026, and you can pre-order it HERE.
The next question will be those hotly-anticipated tour dates, with rumours swirling of residencies at Madison Square Gardens and Wembley Stadium.
Pre-ordering the album may get you in with a shot at accessing pre-sale tickets if and when he does tour.
And if Harry Styles skips Manchester on his stadium tour… *shakes fist*
Daisy Jackson -
23rd November 2023 
