The 1975 have announced details of a massive UK and Ireland tour, including an arena date here on home turf.
The Manchester-formed group have also released I’m In Love With You, the third single from their upcoming album Being Funny In A Foreign Language.
The At Their Very Best tour will come in support of their fifth studio album and will take them to arenas right across the country.
The 1975 made their live music comeback last month with a headline slot at Summer Sonic 2022 in Japan, before returning for two appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival.
The 1975. Credit: Samuel Bradley
I’m In Love With You follows other new songs Happiness and Part of the Band.
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All four of their albums to date have topped the UK albums charts, including their massive self-titled debut released back in 2013.
The 1975 were named Band of the Decade by NME in 2020, and have scooped three BRIT awards, two Ivor Novellos, and two Q Awards.
They’ll be performing at the AO Arena on Friday 20 January, 2023.
Tickets will be available in a fan presale from Wednesday 7 September before a general sale begins on Friday 9 September – find out more here.
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The 1975 UK and Ireland 2023 Tour Dates
Sun 08/01/23 – Brighton – The Brighton Center Mon 09/01/23 – Bournemouth – Bournemouth International Center Tue 10/01/23 – Exeter – Westpoint Arena Thu 12/01/23 – London – The O2 Sun 15/01/23 – Birmingham – Resorts World Arena Mon 16/01/23 – Cardiff – Motorpoint Arena Thu 19/01/23 – Glasgow – SSE Hydro Fri 20/01/23 – Manchester – Manchester Arena Sun 22/01/23 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena Mon 23/01/23 – Leeds – First Direct Arena Weds 25/01/23 – Newcastle – Utilita Arena Thu 26/01/23 – Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena Sun 29/01/23 – Dublin – 3Arena Mon 30/01/23 – Belfast – The SSE Arena
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Yet another major Deansgate Locks nightlife spot has closed in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Deansgate Locks is set to lose yet another of its nightlife spots, with Ark confirming it will be shutting its doors ‘within weeks’.
The multi-room, multi-storey, multi-genre nightclub has been part of the canalside development for more than a decade, having first opened back in 2014.
At that time, Deansgate Locks was arguably Manchester’s leading nightlife destination, drawing hundreds of students and party-goers to its mix of venues.
The railway arches have been home to iconic clubs and bars including Baa Bar, Lola Lo, Revolution, and Sugar Buddha, as well as The Comedy Store.
But with news that Ark Manchester is closing too, it leaves only Popworld left at what was previously one of the city’s hottest destinations.
In a statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for Stonegate said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges.
Ark Manchester will be closing for goodIt leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue
“After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, Ark Manchester is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close the venue.
“Our priority is to support our hard‑working team during this time, and we would like to thank them for their commitment and dedication. We would also like to thank our guests and the local community for their support over the years.”
It’s believed that Ark Manchester will close on Deansgate Locks in the next few weeks.
The Streets announce big change for Castlefield Bowl gig in Manchester amid World Cup clash
Daisy Jackson
One of the biggest gigs taking place in Manchester this summer has announced a pretty major change to its plans.
The Streets are set to perform two nights at Castlefield Bowl this weekend, taking to the magnificent outdoor stage in the heart of the city.
But one of those shows happens to clash with a pretty major event – England’s quarter final World Cup match against Norway.
But The Streets have got the nation’s interests at heart, and have announced a plan to make sure fans can watch both their gig and the football.
Mike Skinner et al will be shifting their entire Saturday gig forward by a full hour, which means gig-goers should be able to escape Castlefield Bowl and peg it to the nearest pub in time for the footy.
“Fear not,” they wrote in an update on Instagram today. “Saturday’s show will begin early to accommodate England vs Norway at 10.”
It also means their support acts – Mancunian artist Antony Szmierek, and rap and grime MC CASISDEAD – will be playing an hour earlier than planned.
The Streets’ gig on Friday will remain at the time originally planned.
Doors to Castlefield Bowl will open earlier ahead of Antony Szmierek’s performance at the revised time of 5.50pm.
Then CASISDEAD will perform at 6.15pm, with The Streets on stage at 7.45pm.
Fans have been delighted with The Streets’ decision to move their Manchester Saturday show forward, with one writing: “THANK YOU CASTLEFIELD BOWL AND MIKEYYYY. We had a very difficult decision on our hands today, this is what dreams are made of. See you Saturday!!!!”
Many more are calling for the England games to be screened at Castlefield Bowl, but no plans have been confirmed for that just yet. Watch this space…
Daisy Jackson -
2nd September 2022 
