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BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, have announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

In 2019 Rufus published the huge, official, celebratory history of The Monsters of Rock Festival in the UK.

Born from the singular artistry that quickly earned him spots on culture’s most illustrious artist to watch lists, acclaimed Southern crooner Kashus Culpepper announces the anticipated arrival of his debut album Act I, out Friday 23rd January 2026.

Tears of Happiness is the creative outlet of singer, lyricist, and frontman Bally Meeda, with long-time collaborator LCamz (Leon) by his side. The project was born from a deeply personal place, during the breakdown of Bally’s relationship and the period of depression and anxiety that followed.

Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Back To The Beginning Again,” a powerful stand-alone single recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, self-produced by the band and mixed by engineer Alex Pasco.

Ashley Campbell heads to the UK this November in support of her recently released third studio album ‘Goodnight Nashville’ – full tour details below. 

Fresh off a string of acclaimed releases, 5x JUNO-Award and Polaris Music Prize–nominated artist Julian Taylor returns with ‘Don’t Let ’Em (Get Inside of Your Head)’, a soulful new single that brings together alt-country grit and blues rock urgency with one of modern music’s most distinctive voices: Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

I was incredibly fortunate to attend MC50 London date as part of their 50th Anniversary on 12th November 2018 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The entire evening was incredible and I am really grateful that they have captured the tour for fans both old and new:

Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, Outerstellar, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th 2026.

Following the powerful launch of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 last month – to celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa returns today with the next six songs [Vol. II] of the landmark tribute project.

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Beth Hart returns to the UK for five exhilarating concerts in May 2026. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

The Dave Palmer Trio is a meeting of three world-class musicians with roots stretching from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

The much-loved French collective Nouvelle Vague returns to the UK next month for a 16-date tour, celebrating 21 years since the release of their iconic self-titled debut album.

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new single “Dark Days Are Gone” on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Irish hardcore band Spearside have announced their new EP Couldn’t Be Told for release on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

Today, guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols s proud to release his new single, ‘Ghost’, marking his first new music since recently signing with Frontiers Music Srl.

On the rise artist Amelia Coburn is back with brand new single ‘Something Wild’, alongside the news of her biggest London headline show to date at Royal Albert Hall on 24th October 2025.

UK country sensations First Time Flyers have now released their debut album, ‘Bound To Break’ via Lookout Mountain Records.

JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie returns with his new album, Empty Chairs released by Gypsy Soul Records on 20th February 2026.

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce two consecutive nights at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 6th May and Thursday 7th May 2026.

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has released the official video for “Black and White to Color,” the newest single off his upcoming album Living In The Light (out October 10).

After award-winning screenings at international film festivals and a soundtrack on the Americana Radio chart, The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South arrives on Google Play and other streaming services, and on DVD.

New York blues hotshot Solomon Hicks has announced details of his new album How Did I Ever Get This Blue?, which will be released on Friday 23rd January 2026 via Artone/Provogue.

Following his electrifying and critically acclaimed November 2024 UK tour, guitar marvel and powerhouse vocalist Philip Sayce returns in May/June 2026 for a nationwide UK tour fueled with a brand-new live release and a forthcoming studio album that promises to raise the bar yet again.

After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’, which comes 16th January 2026 on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music.

On Saturday 20th September 2025, due to huge demand Then Jerico Acoustic return to the intimate PizzaExpress Live, Holborn, London for another of their legendary high-energy, stunningly entertaining, atmospheric shows that never fail to enthral the crowd.

Today – on what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, produced by Grammy-nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, an extraordinary collaborative tribute album celebrating the legacy of one of music’s most iconic figures.

Los Angeles-based songwriter Whitney Lyman returns with ‘Becoming You,’ an intimate new EP arriving 24th October 2025.

Hot off the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, Californian southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce their April 2026 UK Tour.

A major new music festival has been announced today for Roundhay Park in Leeds by AEG Presents.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces the first stellar 2026 headliner, with the incredible Garth Brooks gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Lowkner, born Moubarak Nasser Owusu in Ghana and raised in Montreal, Canada, is an independent artist blending heartfelt lyricism, melodic rap, and cinematic production.

Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, have released the official video for their new single ‘Porcupine’ starring Self Esteem.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and “British Invasion” pioneers, The Zombies, announce the release of ‘Odessey & Oracle Mono’ Remastered on Friday 26th September 2025.

Legendary USA southern rock ‘n’ rollers Preacher Stone are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated gritty and profound new album ‘By The Horns’ for release 17th October 2025 on CD/vinyl and all good digital platforms.

Dion has set the release of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher, an album companion to his book, co-authored with Adam Jablin, of the same title for Friday 24th October 2025 through KTBA Records both digitally and on CD.

Today pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK and Ireland tour, set to take place in September 2026.

ChimpanA, the Electronica-inspired Prog duo comprising singer Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Eric Woolfson/Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert Reed (Magenta/Cyan/Sanctuary), release their 3rd album ‘M.I.A. Vol. 1’ on 29 August 2025 through Tigermoth Records, on CD, LP and Digital.

Gay rights were hard fought for and hard won. Male homosexuality was not decriminalised in England until 1967. In many countries Lesbianism and Homosexuality remain illegal, and Lesbians are persecuted, sometimes murdered. Even though the fight for rights in this country was ultimately successful, that success is incredibly recent, and cannot be taken for granted.

The Molotovs are aiming for their third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with new track ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’.

Lead singer of Dr Feelgood for a quarter of a century now, Robert Kane is to release his first ever solo album – ‘Blues Is Blues’.

Indie-rock stars Gene have announced five new tour dates after their initial run of comeback dates all sold-out in less than ten minutes.

Your 50th, a time to celebrate, a milestone in anyone’s lifetime and not least in a band’s career. Press releases frequently proffer those titles of legendary or iconic, with little substantiation, but in this case a well-deserved moniker, recognising a band whose career has spanned decades and gripped generations of music fans.

‘Arctic Moon’ is the first full-length studio album by Chameleons in 24 years and the first to feature the current group line-up.

With a growing buzz building around her sublime brand of alt-pop which translates introspection into empowerment, EMMMA today shares her new single ‘Whiplash’.

Anglo-French guitarist, singer, and songwriter Laura Cox will release her highly anticipated fourth studio album Trouble Coming via earMUSIC on Friday 31st October 2025.

Seb Wildblood, one of the UK electronic underground’s most influential artists, announces his highly anticipated new album ‘Waterworld’, out 28th October 2025, alongside the release of dreamy new single ‘Insomniac Crossing’ featuring Eli Dayo out now.

Indie-rock ‘n’ rollers The Sherlocks have announced an extensive UK tour for the end of 2025, following the success of their latest UK Top 10 album Everything Must Make Sense!.

Tell us a story… So opens the new Paul Kelly album, a request like a child to their parents at the beginning of a trip, or a group around a campfire at the end of the day.

Rising UK rockers Revenant are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated new EP ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men’ for release 10th October 2025 on CD and all good digital platforms.

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John Lydon’s iconoclastic band Public Image Ltd (PiL) have extended their This Is Not The Last Tour into the winter.

Immediately following her debut on the U.S. Radio Top 40 Pop Chart, Persian-American refugee and Choose Love ambassador SHAB returns with the glowing new single ‘Dance ‘Til You’re Free,’ a high-energy, danceable anthem selected from her acclaimed sophomore album ‘ONE SUITCASE’.

Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).

Craig Finn has announced he will be returning to the UK and EU next year with his The Man I’ve Always Been Tour.

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Legendary music producer Trevor Horn has announced an exclusive run of UK tour dates in December for his new career-spanning live show ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’.

Rockin’ Roots Events are thrilled to be hosting a powerful evening of live music at The Fiddler’s Elbow, in Camden featuring the unique and phenomenal sound of The Outlaw Orchestra! Get ready for a night of their raucous, foot-stomping rock and roll that’s guaranteed to get the place jumping.

Award-winning Brave Rival launch an exciting new chapter with the release of ‘Poison’, the first single & video from their forthcoming EP.

The inaugural, Black Deer In The City taking place at London’s Tobacco Dock on the 25 & 26 October, announces its final wave of artists, alongside new stages and features, including The Dance Hall and The Emporium, making it one of the largest celebrations of Americana to hit the Capital this year.

Americana singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley shares her new single, “Swim Practice”, her second release of 2025.

Today, Icelandic indie-folk icons Of Monsters and Men return with their new self-produced single, “Ordinary Creature.”

Derby’s beloved sons, These Wicked Rivers, are proud to announce the “Rock & Roll Odyssey Tour” set to sweep across the UK this November. Expect a full electric blues-rock performance, delivered with flair, soul, and all of the trimmings.

“The end may be near, but Jim Keller’s not too worried.”

British melodic rock legends FM are pleased to announce the release of “Don’t Call It Love,” the second single taken from their highly anticipated 15th studio album Brotherhood.

Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish is pleased to announce her February and March 2026 “Paper Doll” UK Tour.

Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin is making a powerful return with her explosive new single, ‘Houston’, out now, igniting excitement for the upcoming deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album, ‘Emotional Rodeo’.

Following a whirlwind year on sold-out European tours with Anastacia and Eurovision winner Loreen, London-based singer-songwriter and passionate anti-bullying campaigner Casey McQuillen has been proudly announced as a new advocate for popular global youth charity Ditch The Label ahead of her UK & Europe headline tour ‘The Better Tour’ this Autumn.

Kris Barras’ new UK blues-rock collective Hollow Souls release their third single “Bad Things,” this time joining forces with Chris Tapp, the driving force behind acclaimed band The Cold Stares.

In one of the most unforgettable and emotional moments in recent music history, the original Alice Cooper Group reunited live on stage at London’s sold-out O2 Arena — performing together in front of 12,000 stunned fans on the same day their first new album in over 50 years, ‘The Revenge Of Alice Cooper’, was released via earMUSIC.

Now in its twelfth year, the K-Music Festival returns in autumn 2025 with an expansive programme of concerts showcasing the diversity and innovation of contemporary Korean music.

The Last Dinner Party have announced the details of their second album, ‘From The Pyre’.

Just what the doctor ordered! To coincide with their July UK tour, Nashville-based, blues-Infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow release “Novocaine” on Friday 18th July 2025.

As anticipation builds for Whomp Whack Thunder, their first new album in three years, Whiskey Myers continue to peel back the curtain on what’s to come with the release of ‘Midnight Woman’, available everywhere now.

Legendary bassist Marco Mendoza is heading to the UK this September for a run of very special, intimate shows following his return to the UK in 2025 as part of the Satriani/Vai band on tour this summer.

Micko & The Mellotronics have announced their new single, “Would You Believe It”, set for release on 31st July 2025 via Landline Records. 

Following his triumphant performance at Love Supreme Festival in 2024, this will be Sananda’s first UK headline tour in 23 years.

15 years since she first stormed the UK charts with her debut release, Rumer is confirmed as special guest across Simply Red’s 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour (across all dates other than London – where very special guests are Soul II Soul).

Celebrated Canadian Roots Rock band The Commoners return to the UK in December 2025 for 10-date headline tour. Planet Rock’s 48–hour ticket pre-sale started 10am on Wednesday 9th July 2025.

David Sinclair returns with his first new song since 2023 — a rootsy, rock anthem built on self-reliance and the strength of collaboration.

Michele Ducci releases the video for “Why You?”, the second part of his animated short film “Film for Songs: The Great Book Of Nature”.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Cam has announced her highly-anticipated album and third full-length release, ‘All Things Light’, out Friday 18th July 2025 via RCA Records.

UK singer-songwriter Maddox Jones is serving up something sweet, spicy, and seriously fun with the brand-new music video for his single ‘Pineapple Salsa’, out now via Radikal Records.

GRAMMY Award winning American guitarist and singer songwriter Warren Haynes will perform a rare concert at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on Tuesday 1st July 2025. This is the only UK show!

ArtStage – promoters of Persian and Middle Eastern music – have recently announced a series of live performances across London featuring some of the most celebrated artists from the region.

On Sunday 21st September 2025, (Peace Day), Wembley Arena will play host to the greatest call for global peace that the world has ever experienced, in the form of Peace One Day – a live multi-star concert – streamed free to every continent of the world.

Radio 2 in the Park 2025 will be heading to Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September and as announced on today’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Bryan Adams will headline Saturday night and Def Leppard – with an exclusive UK performance for 2025 – will headline Sunday night at this year’s event.

Critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is pleased to announce five UK concerts in Autumn 2025.

Critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders has released ‘Moon Shifts Oceans’ – expect jaw-dropping vocals of exceptional artistry, irresistible grooves and bold music production – genre-defying soul-jazz-fusion and pop, with echoes of Brazilian grooves and broken beats, creating fresh new music, the sound of now.

To celebrate their milestone 40th anniversary, the legendary Argentinian Latin rock band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs have announced a rare London date at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in June.

Nação Zumbi will mark the 30th anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album, Da Lama Ao Caos, with an exclusive show at Village Underground in East London on July 30, 2025. A true milestone in Brazilian music history, the album remains as powerful and influential today as it was upon its release.

United Nations Human Rights (UN Human Rights)-supported Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance (Right Here, Right Now) is proud to announce superstar singer/songwriter and climate justice activist Ellie Goulding will perform at the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Concert to be held 6th June 2025 at New Theatre Oxford in Oxford, England.

After ‘Weathering’ and ‘The Big Picture’, acclaimed Lyon-based 4-piece Last Train’s new album is a direct reflection of raw anger. Recorded in a crumbling, unheated chateau, ‘III’ channels frustration into meticulously composed rock.

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Following the release of their acclaimed singles ‘Tempest’ and ‘Outside the Fade’, Derbyshire’s boundary-pushing alt-rock outfit Shadows of a Silhouette return with their latest offering, ‘No Matter Where I Go’, out now.

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Hot off the heels of several successful US tours, Howard Jones is set to launch UK tour, featuring songs from best-selling album ‘Dream Into Action’ + Greatest Hits 

New Model Army + Terrorvision + Paradise Lost – Three mammoth Yorkshire rock bands co-headline an exciting one-off show as new venue, Bradford Live, plays host to Wool City Rockers on Saturday 13th December 2025.

To coincide with Red Giant’s May 2025 UK tour supporting Troy Redfern, today the band release a cover of Robert Johnson’s 1930s blues classic “If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day.”

Multi-platinum entertainer Russell Dickerson unleashes the live energy of his latest hit in the brand-new performance video, “Happen To Me (From Nashville)”.

British pop-soul group The Blow Monkeys have announced they will release their 13th studio album ‘Birdsong’ on 15th August 2025, followed by a ten-date UK tour in October.

‘Puff of Smoke’, the highly-anticipated ninth studio album from Grammy Award-nominated, progressive Americana trio The Wood Brothers, has been announced for release on 1st August, 2025, via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers.

40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals (FYC)*, stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40, at the London Palladium on 2nd October 2025 and Birmingham Symphony Hall, on 12th November 2025.

Fresh off an incredible night at the UK Blues Awards 2025, where Elles took home Blues Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Broadcaster of the Year for her successful Planet Rock show, The multi-award-winning artist announces the upcoming release of ‘Beneath The Neon Glow Reimagined’.

A trip to Nashville surrounded by the music that soundtracked his life in Cheshire results in Northern country musician Rob Wheeler’s upcoming new album ‘Leave Tomorrow’.

“London Calling New York New York unpacks how Sinatra and The Clash shaped their cities – and how those cities in turn shaped their iconic songs, recorded at the same time but worlds apart…. A factual,, fun and fascinating read.” Don Letts (filmmaker, DJ, artist)

On Friday 6th June 2025 WAR will release Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition), celebrating the multi-million-selling, blockbuster album that topped charts and left an indelible mark on music history.

Celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray is set to release his powerful new album Heartbreak City on Friday 13th June 2025, via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa.

Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!

With “60 Ways To Forget People,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of what’s to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC.

Radiating good vibes from the sunny seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon 23rd – 26th May, and enjoying their fourth great year Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival are to launch a brand new & engaging education program for 2025.

Nashville-based, blues-Infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow return to the music scene with their long-awaited new single “Make It”.

The fast-rising UK troubadour Connor Selby has revealed his brand-new single “Someone,” which is out now on Provogue Records.

L.Mayland (Lizzie Mayland, guitarist of the double BRIT award-winning band The Last Dinner Party) is pleased to announce the arrival of their debut solo EP, ‘The Slow Fire Of Sleep’, on Friday 9th May 2025.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park are delighted to announce some of the line-up of
guest acts for acclaimed folk-pop star Noah Kahan’s headliner show this summer

One of the most compelling writers in music today, Stephan Moccio has announced a highly anticipated return to St Matthias Church London for a special show on Wednesday 14th May 2025.

ChimpanA, the Electronica-inspired Prog duo comprising singer Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Eric Woolfson/Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert Reed (Magenta/Cyan/Sanctuary), release their 3rd album ‘M.I.A. Vol. 1’ on 29th August 2025 through Tigermoth Records, on CD, LP and Digital.

Today, Liz Stringer, the London-based and critically revered singer-songwriter releases The Second High, her seventh album in an incredible twenty year career, and easily her most impressive. To celebrate its release, she has released her final and most revealing single, ‘I’ll Never Abandon Myself Again.’

American Express presents BST Hyde Park are delighted to announce the full line-up of guest acts for acclaimed singer-songwriter Zach Bryan’s headliner shows this summer.