British rock band The Amazons have announced a run of new UK shows in support of their upcoming record and, naturally, they’re coming to Manchester.
Set to launch their fourth studio LP next month, The Amazons are gearing up for their next album cycle with a limited series of domestic tour dates, including three Northern gigs – four, including Scotland.
In fact, of the ten nights on the list, there are more up North than there are down south; put it this way, the boys might be from Reading, but they know where their bread is buttered.
Kicking off the album support tour this autumn, we can’t wait to welcome them back to Manchester.
The Amazons last played these parts back in 2022 following the release of their third record, How Will I Know if Heaven Will Find Me? (packed with bangers, we’d like to add), selling out Manchester Academy for a second time after doing the same in 2019 – the year they also played a brilliant Oasis cover.
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Better still, they’ve picked an absolutely brilliant venue for their Manc return too, as they’ll be bringing their ‘Black Magic’ to the beautiful Albert Hall.
Now a trio, The Amazons’ current project 21st Century Fiction is set to drop on 9 May and given that their debut title landed at number eight on the album charts and both of their follow-ups have been received similarly well, we’re expecting another great listen from cover to cover.
In their first teaser for the latest iteration of their sound, the Berkshire boys teamed up with fellow contemporary rock favourites Royal Blood for the lead single, ‘My Blood’, which was produced by frontman Mike Kerr and features Ben Thatcher on drums in place of former member Joe Emmett.
You can see the recent music video in full down below.
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You can hear their influence straight away.
The Amazons head to Albert Hall for the Manchester leg of ‘The 21st Century Fiction Tour’ on Saturday, 25 October 2025, with support acts still yet to be announced.
If you’re looking to grab early access, you can do so by pre-ordering the album, with pre-sale tickets going live at 10am on Wednesday, 9 April.
As for general admission, tickets will be available from the same time on the following Friday (11 April).
AO Arena announces ‘In Conversation’ event with Luke Una
Thomas Melia
Much loved DJ and musical artist Luke Una is the latest act appearing at the AO Arena as part of their ‘In Conversation’ event taking place in Manchester later this year.
Luke Cowdrey, known more commonly under the name Luke Una, makes up one half of the unforgettable DJ duo, The Unabombers, who were widely respected in the Manchester club scene.
Known for his involvement in pivotal club movements like Homobloc and E Soul Cultura, he certainly knows how to live it large.
Una’s music helped define the underground scene in Manchester during the 1980s and 90s alongside The Unabombers bandmate, Justin Crawford.
The two were known for producing music in the Northern Sulphuric Soul genre and even ran a legendary club night titled ‘Electric Chair’.
Their music tended to blend lots of different sounds from across the globe, including Latin, hip-hop, disco, house and more.
Now, Una is ditching the decks for a mellower event focused all around his music, where he will be sharing stories that have taken place over the course of his expansive four-decade-long career.
All the talks taking place at AO Arena will be hosted by none other than BBC 6 Music presenter Chris Hawkins known for his work regularly hosting an early morning radio show and also documentaries too.
Una isn’t the only guest who will be talking all things career and Northern music, The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess is also taking part in the AO Arena’s newest talk series ‘Live And In Conversation’ set to take place this month.
The adored DJ is taking to the incredible Manchester venue on 18 May from 6pm to 10:30pm, giving guests plenty of opportunities to learn all about his artistry and skill.
Luke Una is sitting down with Chris Hawkins for AO Arena’s ‘Live And In Conversation’ series, with tickets going on sale HERE.
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Calum Scott announces HUGE gig in Manchester this year
Thomas Melia
Singer-songwriter and talent show contestant Calum Scott has announced a huge gig in Manchester later this year.
Known for his impeccable cover of the Robyn hit ‘Dancing On My Own’, which earned him a golden buzzer from Simon Cowell, Scott has been dropping some real tunes since starring on our TV screens.
His biggest hit, despite not being an original of his own, went on to secure the Scottish star a BRIT Awards nomination, but his debut album Only Human (2018) and his track ‘You Are the Reason’ earned both gold and platinum certifications in 21 countries.
This Britain’s Got Talent star has been praising past musical acts long before his Robyn cover, even forming a Maroon 5 tribute, Maroon 4 in 2014, the year before he achieved stardom.
Calum Scott worked with highly acclaimed producer Jax Jones on his unofficial Love Island anthem, ‘Whistle’, which he even performed in the villa back in 2023.
This collaboration gained the pair a top 20 hit and a gold certified hit, selling over 400,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone.
Anyone who asks me ‘Where Are You Now’ on 12 September will find me front row at AO Arena ready to watch this super Scottish singer.
Manchester will be his first UK stop on the tour, where he’ll also be playing in London at OVO Arena Wembley on 21 September.
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Now, Scott returns with his newest album, The Avenoir, which sees the singer pictured rowing into a peaceful and calming water-meets-the-sky background.
Currently, five singles have been released from this album, including ‘Roots’, ‘Lighthouse’ and the latest drop ‘God Knows’.
With the album set to reach our ears in September, fans will have just over a month to practice all their words and be prepared to sing their hearts out.
Calum Scott is bringing ‘The Avenoir Tour’ to AO Arena in Manchester on 12 September, with tickets on sale from this Friday, 11 April.
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