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Kaiser Chiefs continue debut album’s 20th anniversary celebrations with more tour dates

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Danny Jones Danny Jones - 15th August 2025

Northern music veterans Kaiser Chiefs are set to continue the celebrations of their debut album’s 20th anniversary with even more milestone tour dates next year.

It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades since their very first LP, Employment, was first released, just before the onslaught of indie landfill took over the UK and beyond back in the 200s, but it really has been that long.

2025 has seen the beloved Yorkshire band rolling back the years and playing all the hits from the seminal debut record, and since the scenes at Glastonbury, Kendal Calling, Tramlines, Latitude and more have been such good vibes, they’ve decided to keep the party going even longer.

Announcing further tour dates next February, the Leeds legends will be heading back on the road before you know it and playing all of the hits.

Confirming a dozen new live shows, the noughties hit-makers behind ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Ruby’, ‘Oh My God’ and many more will be heading to Manchester for just the second stop on their upcoming tour.

Heading to O2 Victoria Warehouse on Saturday, 14 February, the ever-familiar British five-piece haven’t yet announced a hometown gig.

That being said, we have a feeling you can expect something extra special – perhaps a Temple Newsam 2.0 – to be revealed for them not too far down the line.

Speaking on the tour extension, frontman Ricky Wilson said: “This summer, we played a load of shows to mark the release of our debut album, Employment. It went well. Probably better than our first summer 20 years ago.

“It was the year after that first year that things really took off, so we hope you will join us in February to help celebrate with us ‘the year it really took off’.

“If you were with us the first time, or unfortunately missed out due to other commitments, we hope you will join us for a joyous lap of honour. (Plus, I spent quite a bit on a new blazer and want to get my money’s worth)”.

Our Audio North followers will be glad to hear that there a plenty of gigs taking place up at the top end of the country, and you can see the full list of ‘More Employment‘ shows down below.

Kaiser Chiefs’ 2026 UK tour dates:

  • 13 Fri – Bradford, Live
  • 14 Sat – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
  • 15 Sun – Stockton, Globe
  • 17 Tue – Dundee, Live House
  • 18 Wed – Glasgow, Barrowland
  • 20 Fri – London, Eventim Apollo
  • 21 Sat – Hull, Connexin Live
  • 23 Mon – Norwich, UEA
  • 24 Tue – Swansea, Building Society Arena
  • 26 Thu – Bournemouth, International Centre
  • 27 Fri – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
  • 28 Sat – Wolverhampton, The Halls

Tickets for the Kaiser Chiefs’ show here in Manchester, as well as all other nights live on Friday, 22 August from 9am; you can get ready to grab yours HERE.

We’ll see you there.

And until then, why not see what the lads had to say to our friends over at The Hoot when we interviewed them back in May?…

@thehootleeds Get ready – we predict a riot 🎸 #leedslife #leedsuni #fyp #leeds #foru #kaiserchiefs #leedsunited #templenewsam #westyorkshire #music #indie #leedsleedsleeds ♬ original sound – Thehootleeds

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Manchester Pride announces Nelly Furtado as surprise headliner

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Nelly Furtado has been announced as an extra Manchester Pride headliner

Manchester Pride has just dropped another huge headliner for this year’s festival – and it’s only global pop superstar Nelly Furtado.

The huge LGBTQ+ festival, celebration and protest had kept its final headliner under wraps for months, but has today announced the Maneater star will be joining the line-up for 2025.

Nelly Furtado will co-headline Manchester Pride alongside Olly Alexander, with tickets for both the Gay Village Party and Mardi Gras already on sale.

Also announced on the line-up today are DJ Paulette and Moonchild Sanelly.

Manchester Pride 2025 will take place from Friday 22 to Monday 25 August, with four days of live music, celebrations, the parade, parties, and the candlelit vigil.

Already-announced headliners include Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne, Billy Porter, and Tulisa, alongside loads more queer artists.

Nelly Furtado is known for her anthems like Maneater, Promiscuous and I’m Like A Bird, and will bring Mardi Gras to an uplifting, powerful end on Sunday 24 August.

Homegrown legend DJ Paulette will also join the Sunday Mardi Gras line-up, along with South African trailblazer Moonchild Sanelly on Friday at the Gay Village Party.

Mark Fletcher, CEO of Manchester Pride, said: “Welcoming an Icon like Nelly Furtado alongside DJ Paulette and Moonchild Sanelly further showcases the diversity of musical tastes that we’re catering for. They’re each sure to create some unforgettable moments.

“Manchester Pride 2025 will be bold, brilliant, and bursting with Pride energy, but it’s at a tipping point.

“Pride can only thrive if our community shows up: by attending events, joining the Parade, and buying supporter bands.

“We’ve seen what happens when we don’t rally together, and we cannot let that happen in our City. This is the moment to stand up, come together, party as a protest and ensure Pride continues to shine long into the future.”

For full-day line-ups and more information on Manchester Pride 2025, download the Manchester Pride app.

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Sam Fender – Live From Wythenshawe Park, Manchester: tickets, times, supports and more

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

North Shields indie rocker Sam Fender is making his way to Manchester to play a massive summer date at Wythenshawe Park.

UK singer-songwriter Sam Fender is ready to hear the roars of the Manchester crowd as he heads to one of the city’s biggest outdoor gig venues ahead of the ‘Live From Wythenshawe Park‘ summer series.

The BRT award-winning artist released his third studio album, People Watching, back in February, and you can expect to hear quite a few of this LP’s staple singles like ‘Arm’s Length’ and ‘Rein Me In’.

It wasn’t too long ago that Fender last paid a visit to the music capital of the North with his performance being described as ‘one of the world’s greatest live acts’ (by us, in fairness…) last December.

Gig guide – Sam Fender at Wythenshawe Park: all you need to know

Now, get your ‘Seventeen Going Under’ “Oh woah oh ohs” ready as Mr. Fender is set to play out to a crowd of 30,000 this weekend as he takes on the mighty feat that is Wythenshawe Park.

Sam Fender is playing Wythenshawe Park in Manchester on Saturday 16 August / Credit: Mac Scott
Sam Fender is playing Wythenshawe Park in Manchester on Saturday, 16 August (Credit: Supplied via Mac Scott)

Sam Fender tickets for Wythenshawe Park gig

As you would expect, ‘You’re Not The Only One’ who wants to see this Geordie musical mastermind in action as they’re completely sold out.

However, if you want to ‘Play God’, you can try your best on verified fan ticket reselling platform, Twickets, right HERE. Ok, we’ll calm it with the puns now, promise – we’re just very excited.

As always with second-hand tickets, proceed with caution; it’s never worth getting stung by the touts.

Sam Fender setlist

Although the setlist isn’t confirmed, at recent festivals and events, he’s performed a more condensed collection of the hits and tracks from his newest album.

However, this is his biggest show in Manchester to date – a fair few thousand more than Co-op Live, in fact – so you can expect something closer to a full-blown headline set. Here’s what we’re expecting based on what was played at Newcastle United’s St James’ Park stadium in his hometown:

  1. Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero (Mark Knopfler cover)
  2. UEFA Champions League Anthem
  3. Getting Started
  4. Will We Talk?
  5. Arm’s Length
  6. The Borders
  7. Howdon Aldi Death Queue
  8. Crumbling Empire
  9. Tyrants
  10. Rein Me In (with Olivia Dean)
  11. People Watching
  12. Get You Down
  13. Spit of You
  14. Seventeen Going Under

Encore:

  • Remember My Name (with Easington Colliery Brass Band)
  • The Dying Light
  • Something Heavy (with CMAT, Liam Fender and Niles Krieger)
  • Hypersonic Missiles

One very stunning solo support act for Sam Fender at Wythenshawe Park

Olivia Dean is supporting Sam Fender amid his 'Live From Wythenshawe Park' gig this weekend / Credit: Supplied
Olivia Dean is supporting Sam Fender amid his ‘Live From Wythenshawe Park’ gig this weekend / Credit: Supplied

You might have noticed one rather big name among the setlist there, and you’d be right to have paid attention because she makes this a truly great value-for-money live music billing.

Opening up for Mr. Fender is no easy feat, but this rising soul singer and incredibly talented ‘Lady Lady’ will no doubt take it in her stride.

London-based Olivia Dean is travelling up North to kick things off with her neo soul prowess, airy vocals and lovestruck tracks like ‘Nice to Each Other’, ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’, ‘Carmen’ and more.

But that’s not all…

Sam Fender has two more support slots, which are confirmed to be indie/punk artist Bugman and folk singer-songwriter Charlie Noordewier.

It really is shaping up to be one of the biggest and best nights of the year, and we’re quite literally counting down to the moment Olivia Dean joins Sam on stage for ‘Rein Me In’.

What are the stage times for Sam Fender at Wythenshawe Park?

Gates for this gig are opening from 4pm, with Bugman ‘Getting Started’ at 5:15pm and Charlie Noordewier slowly after at 6:25pm.

Olivia Dean takes to the stage at 7:35pm, with the main man himself gracing us with his presence from 9pm onwards.

With a curfew of 11pm, this should give you plenty of time to get back home and tucked in bed – though we’re sure there’ll be little room for sleep as you replay the night over and over again.

Here’s a little taster of one of the warm-ups, Bugman.

How to get there

Last but not least, there’s just the small matter of getting there. While we’d always recommend travelling as green as possible/using public transport where you can, there are still some car park tickets that you can buy online from the Live From Wythenshawe website.

As for those of you catching a ride, there is yellow signage to the north of the site, which will lead you to the pick-up/drop-off point on Wythenshawe Road, M23 0AB.

There are also three tram stops to choose from: Wythenshawe Park, Moor Road and Baguley. However, it’s worth noting that both Wythenshawe Park and Baguley will be closed from 9pm, so you won’t be able to get back home this way.

Big Green Coaches travelling to the gigs will also be available from various locations.

Finally, you can always catch one of the shuttle buses back into the city centre. The service will be operating in a loop from Sale and the city centre, running from 1pm-8pm on the way to Wythenshawe Park and then from 8pm-1:30am when heading home.

For more information, you can find all the up-to-date travel stuff HERE, or check out (TfGM) Transport for Greater Manchester’s full guidance via the Bee Network app.

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