The Chemical Brothers have announced a series of massive arena gigs, including a hometown show in Manchester.
The electronic duo, who formed after meeting at the University of Manchester in 1989, are heading back to the AO Arena.
The Chemical Brothers will bring their globally renowned live show to arenas across the UK this autumn.
They recently released their first new music in two years, dropping the single ‘No Reason’ this month.
A 10th studio album is currently in the works, due for release later this year.
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Over the course of their three-decade-long career, they’ve smashed records with songs including ‘Block Rockin’ Beats’, ‘Galvanize’, and ‘Hey Boy Hey Girl’.
The Chemical Brothers. Credit: Facebook
The Chemical Brothers have sold more than 13 million albums, reaching the top of the charts six times.
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Their tracks have been streamed a whopping three billion times to date.
The Chemical Brothers will be performing at the AO Arena Manchester on Friday 27 October, before heading on to other shows in Leeds, Birmingham, London, Dublin and Glasgow.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 31 March through See Tickets, with a fan pre-sale on Wednesday 29 March.
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The Chemical Brothers 2023 UK tour dates
Thu 26 October – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Fri 27 October – AO Arena, Manchester
Sat 28 October – First Direct Arena, Leeds
Wed 1 November – 3Arena, Dublin
Fri 3 November – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
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Sat 4 November – The O2, London
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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 -
27th March 2023 
