Pitbull has finally announced that he’s bringing his party to Manchester, days after he set London alight with a concert that has taken the internet by storm.
If you’re as chronically online as I am, you’ll have spent the last few days completely immersing yourself in Pitbull’s show at The O2, which looked, if I’m being completely honest, life-changing.
From the hordes of fans dressed like Pitbull (bald caps and goatees) to the backing dancers to the pyrotechnics to the inspirational speeches, this is a man who knows how to bring a party.
And now he’s bringing it to Manchester at last, with Pitbull announcing a massive gig at Co-op Live as well as a second London gig.
The global superstar, who’s behind hits like Fireball, Hotel Room Service and Give Me Everything, will be heading to town with his Party After Dark Tour.
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The last time Pitbull graced the Manchester crowds was all the way back in 2018, so we’re well overdue the chance to yell TIMBERRRRR!! in the same room as him.
As if his Latin charm wasn’t enough to have us weak in the knees, he’s bringing a special guest to select shows too, including Manchester.
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And he’ll be joined by the equally legendary Shaggy, a multi-Grammy-award-winning dancehall and reggae icon.
Pitbull has announced a massive Manchester gig. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Eva Rinaldi
Mr Worldwide himself is promising a high-energy show (again, the London one saw the entire arena boogying all the way into the nosebleeds) with pure party energy.
Expect stunning visuals (and we don’t just mean Pitbull himself), explosive pyrotechnics, and an amazing performance from his band, The Agents, and dancers, The Most Bad Ones.
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The expanded 14-city tour will kick off on 5 June in Dublin before heading to cities including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, and Berlin.
Pitbull will perform at the Co-op Live Manchester on Sunday 8 June.
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 26 February at 9am with artist presale, before general sale begins on Friday 28 February at 9am – you can get your tickets HERE.
So go on, whack on your best bald cap, grab a pair of sunnies and get memorising all the states mentioned in ‘International Love’.
Neighbourhood Weekender reveals second wave of HUGE acts for summer lineup
Thomas Melia
Neighbourhood Weekender has just dropped another list of names for its 2025 lineup.
The Warrington-based festival is always stacked with mega acts, with this summer’s lineup being absolutely no different, and a whole new bunch of famous faces have just been announced this week too.
This new batch of bands and artists sees the addition of some rising stars, as well as some much-loved favourites.
First up on the impressive roster is Dylan John Thomas, who may be known for his rockstar tunes, but he also loves to break it up with a performance of ABBA classic ‘Mamma Mia’ from time to time.
Villanelle are also ready to raise the roof, and if that name sounds familiar to you, then that’s because the band is fronted by none other than Liam Gallagher’s son, Gene, while another big highlight on the lineup just announced is The Slow Readers Club.
Neighbourhood Weekender reveals second wave of HUGE acts for summer lineup / Credit: Supplied
This list doesn’t end there either, as busker-turned-overnight-star Alex Spencer is on the bill and is already proclaimed as one of the UK’s most promising songwriters.
Previously, this popular indie rock festival – which is taking place this May bank holiday weekend on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May – had already announced huge names like James, Stereophonics, The Wombats, and The Reytons as some of the acts performing across this two-day event.
If this second wave of names didn’t convince you enough to get a ticket already though, worry not, as more names are soon to be revealed.
Heavy mental band Disturbed announces HUGE arena show in Manchester this year
Thomas Melia
American heavy metal band, Disturbed, have released dates for their UK arena tour and they’re stopping off in Manchester later this year.
‘The Sound of Silence’ performers are bringing their high energy over the pond, as they’re set to play the impressive AO Arena.
The band have seen quite the success since entering the rock scene 25 years ago with monumental album ‘The Sickness’ in 2000, before joining Marilyn Manson’s European tour the year later.
As well as selling over 17 million records worldwide, the legendary Chicago band are two-time Grammy nominated, and are ranked by Billboard as one of the most successful rock bands of the 21st century, spanning all rock genres.
This tour the band are embarking on later this year, titled ‘The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour’, of course celebrates a landmark anniversary for the group – 25 years since their debut album was released to the world.
This album was revolutionary for Disturbed and for metal music in Chicago, as the city was previously full of alternative music lovers who championed acts like Smashing Pumpkins and Local H.
Disturbed join the likes of Sean Paul,The Wombats and Katy Perry as acts who have upcoming shows at the same Manchester venue later this year.
Unfortunately, the band was meant to visit arenas around the world in 2020 to celebrate 20 years since the album entered our ears, but due to COVID-19, these plans were soon put on halt.
Manchester, @Disturbed announce The Sickness 25th Anniversary! Plus, Special Guests @Megadeth !
Instead, fans are being treated to two sets this time around, ‘The Sickness’ in its entirety and a second one stacked with all their greatest hits.
The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour will be coming to AO Arena in Manchester on 24 October 2025, with tickets going on general sale this Friday 28 February and additional pre-sales running throughout the week.
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