THE KOOKS

Full UK tour...

April
Tue 22 Manchester Apollo
Wed 23 Swindon Oasis Centre
Thu 24 Newport Centre
Fri 25 Hull Arena
Sun 27 Birmingham Academy
Mon 28 Sheffield Academy
Tue 29 Edinburgh Corn Exchange
May
Thu 1 London Brixton
Fri 2 London Brixton
Sat 3 Plymouth Pavillion

General sale starts Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

Dates in Birmingham and London

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

WESTLIFE

Extra dates on general sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

AN EVENING WITH MORTEN HARKET, SAVOY & MAGNE F

A-ha invite you to special evening with Morten Harket, Savoy and Magne F to take place at The Royal Albert Hall Saturday May 24

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

HARD ROCK CALLING

General sale starts Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JAMES

Extra date added - Tue 08/04/0819:00 St George's Hall, Bradford

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

SIMPLE PLAN

Norwich, U.E.A – April 13
Glasgow, ABC – 15
Manchester, Academy 2 – 16
London, Astoria - 18
Nottingham, Rock City – 20
Bristol, Academy – 21

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

JOOLS HOLLAND

Full UK tour.

Jools' outdoor shows are also on sale now: Eastnor Castle, Stanford Hall, Alnwick Castle, Killerton House.

Onsale Friday 1st February 9am from Ticketmaster

U2 - RECORD BREAKING O2 ARENA STINT

It’s thought that the Irish rockers, who are currently promoting their film U23D, will outdo Prince’s run of 21 gigs with an even longer residency at the most popular music venue on planet earth.

More info will be added as it comes in...

LIZA MINNELLI

Following an outstanding summer of sell-out, critically acclaimed US and European concert dates, the legendary Liza Minnelli is set to tour the UK in May and June 2008.

Kicking off with two nights at the prestigious London Coliseum on May 25th and May 27th Liza will then take her spectacular two hour show on the road to concert halls in Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

On sale now from Seetickets

THE WOMBATS

Extra date - Fri 23/05/08 18:45 Royal Albert Hall, London

On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

ED BYRNE

Shows in London and Nottingham

On sale now from Seetickets

LEE EVANS

Four dates at Nottingham Arena plus loads of other dates still on sale.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

KRAFTWERK LEGEND TO HEADLINE DANCE FESTIVAL

Kraftwerk legend Karl Bartos is set to headline the BLOC weekend festival this March.

Pontins Holiday Park in Hemsby, Norfolk, from March 14-16

Tickets on sale now from Bloc Weekend

Extra seats have just been released for the 13th & 14th February.

Strictly Come Dancing - O2 Arena, London, 13-15th February 2008.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

MATCHBOX TWENTY

The presales continue...

Wed 30/04/08 19:30 Cardiff International Arena
Thu 01/05/08 19:00 Wembley Arena - Middlesex
Fri 02/05/08 19:30 NIA Birmingham
Sun 04/05/08 19:30 SECC - Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Mon 05/05/08 19:30 Manchester Apollo

Presale on now from Ticketmaster. The password is EXILE

SIMPLE PLAN

Norwich, U.E.A – April 13
Glasgow, ABC – 15
Manchester, Academy 2 – 16
London, Astoria - 18
Nottingham, Rock City – 20
Bristol, Academy – 21

UPADTE : Bristol date on presale now/soonish from Ticketmaster

All other dates on sale Friday 9am... let me know if you have any other presale links...

JOSE GONZALEZ

Another London date added - Friday 11/4/08 Shepherds Bush Empire

On sale now from Ticketmaster

SEASICK STEVE

Royal Albert Hall date - On presale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster


CAPTAIN

Its not often that I recommend a band but I really like these guys.. Why not go and see them?

Wednesday, 5 March, 2008, Soho Revue Bar, London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

The Osmonds return with two UK stadium dates...

May 27 - Cardiff Arena
June 1 - London O2 Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

WESTLIFE

Add six more dates to their UK tour...

May 16th – Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
May 17th – Glasgow SECC
May 19th – Nottingham Arena
May 20th – Cardiff CIA
May 22nd – Birmingham NEC
May 23rd – Manchester Arena

Presale tickets will go on sale Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster. The password is WORLD


THE KOOKS

Tour for their new album "the Konk"

April

Tue 22 Manchester Apollo
Wed 23 Swindon Oasis Centre
Thu 24 Newport Centre
Fri 25 Hull Arena
Sun 27 Birmingham Academy
Mon 28 Sheffield Academy
Tue 29 Edinburgh Corn Exchange
MayThu 1 London Brixton
Fri 2 London Brixton
Sat 3 Plymouth Pavillion

Presale tickets go on sale Thursday morning from Seetickets

MATCHBOX TWENTY

Wed 30/04/08 19:30 Cardiff International Arena
Thu 01/05/08 19:00 Wembley Arena - Middlesex
Fri 02/05/08 19:30 NIA Birmingham
Sun 04/05/08 19:30 SECC - Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Mon 05/05/08 19:30 Manchester Apollo

Presale starts properly 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster

SHERYL CROW

Scala, London THU 14/02/2008

On sale now from (you may need to copy and paste this link):

http://www.seetickets.com/gat/event.asp?nshowname=coming&showname=SHERYL+CROW&epromoter=372&filler1=gigsandtours

HOLY FUCK

Wednesday 2/4/08 Night And Day Manchester
Thursday 3/4/08 Barfly Birmingham
Sunday 6/4/08 Norwich Arts Centre
Tuesday 8/4/08 100 Club London

I dont know who they are... but a presale is on now from Ticketmaster

GALLOWS

Announce fourth London date - Thu 06/03/08 100 Club, London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE MOODY BLUES

Extra dates

24 Sep Manchester Apollo Theatre
07 Oct London Royal Albert Hall

On sale now from Ticketmaster

EDITORS

Extra date - 2 March Doncaster Dome

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Another extra date - 27 Nov Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION

To play his biggest show to date as Lightspeed Champion at Koko in Camden on May 6th.

On sale now from Seetickets

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

Extra Dates

18 Apr Lincoln the Engine Shed
19 Apr Liverpool Guild Of Students Union

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GOLDFRAPP

Extra date - 23 Jun Manchester Bridgewater Hall

On sale now from Ticketmaster

BLONDE REDHEAD

Announce UK date - London, Shepherds Bush Empire - 21

On sale now from Seetickets

BESTIVAL ON THE ROAD

The Bestival Reunion Tour will the likes of Boy Kill Boy, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Pete and the Pirates and Ebony Bones playing live.

There will also be special guest DJ spots with Hot Chip, Mystery Jets, Annie Mac and The Go! Team all taking over the wheels of steel.

Bristol, Academy – February 15
Feat. Boy Kill Boy (live), Rob da Bank, Kitty Daisy & Lewis (live), Pete and the Pirates (live)

London, Lock Tavern – 17
Feat. Rob da Bank, Skream, Mystery Jets (DJ set), Christopher D Ashley (Live), Sombrero Sound System

Southampton, Orange Rooms – 21 Feat. Rob da Bank, The Cuban Brothers (Live)
Portsmouth, Sumo – 22 Feat. Rob da Bank, The Go! Team (DJ set), Sinden, DJ Derek
Brighton, Tru - 28 Feat. Rob da Bank, Annie Mac, Hot Chip (DJ set), Sinden
Leeds, Faversham – 29 Feat. Rob da Bank & Guests (tbc)
Dublin, Button Factory – March 8 Acts TBA
London, Fabric - 21 Feat. Rob da Bank, Ebony Bones (Live) & more tbc
Bournemouth, Hush – 23 Feat. The Cuban Brothers (Live) & more tbc

London date on sale now from Ticketmaster

HARD ROCK CALLING

Eric Clapton and The Police have been unveiled as the headliners for this years Hyde Park Calling Festival in London.

Clapton will headline the first night of the two day event – which runs from June 28th-29th – with special guest appearances from Sheryl Crow and John Mayer.

KT Tunstall and Starsailor, meanwhile, will join The Police on the Sunday, with more guests expected to be announced shortly.

Presale tickets on sale now from >Ticketmaster

MATCHBOX TWENTY

Wed 30/04/08 19:30 Cardiff International Arena
Thu 01/05/08 19:00 Wembley Arena - Middlesex
Fri 02/05/08 19:30 NIA Birmingham
Sun 04/05/08 19:30 SECC - Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Mon 05/05/08 19:30 Manchester Apollo

Presale on now from Ticketmaster

UPDATE : ONLY STANDING TICKETS FOR WEMBLEY ARE CURRENTLY ON PRESALE

PETE DOHERTY SOLO SHOW

UPDATE : Now cancelled...

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS

Announce European Tour. They will be stopping off at:

Dublin Castle - 3
Glasgow Academy - 4
Birmingham Academy - 5
London Hammersmith Apollo - 7

Tickets on sale 9am Friday...

MORE HYDE PARK CALLING NEWS

Eric Clapton and The Police have been unveiled as the headliners for this years Hyde Park Calling Festival in London.

Clapton will headline the first night of the two day event – which runs from June 28th-29th – with special guest appearances from Sheryl Crow and John Mayer.

KT Tunstall and Starsailor, meanwhile, will join The Police on the Sunday, with more guests expected to be announced shortly.

Presale tickets will be available Tuesday from 9am (check back for link)

LETHAL BLIZZLE

Newcastle, Carling Academy – April 12
Stoke, Sugarmill – 13
Oxford, Carling Academy – 16
Birmingham, Carling Academy 2 – 17
Cheshunt, Wolsey Hall – 19
Brighton, Concorde 2 – 21
Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – 24
Cambridge, Junction – 30
Sheffield, The Plug – May 3
Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall - 11

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

VAMPIRE WEEKEND

Announce UK Tour

Wolverhampton, Civic - February 22
Oxford, Academy – 23
Brighton, Audio – 24
Manchester, Academy 2 – 27
Glasgow, Classic Grand - 28

On sale Tuesday 9am... (check back for link)

MATCHBOX 20

Announce UK tour with dates in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.

Stay tuned for updates...

HARD ROCK CALLING

Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow and John Mayer play Hyde Park on 28/29 June.

Presale starts Tuesday 9am.

Disney's High School Musical will be live on stage and the Hammersmith Apollo, London - for 6 weeks.

Tickets go on sale Monday 28th January from Tickemaster

CHRIS ROCK

Adds another O2 date - Sat 24/05/08 18:30, The O2, London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Yiddo)

PORTISHEAD

Announce second date at Brixton Academy - April 17

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE SUBWAYS

Confirm UK tour

Falmouth, Princess Pavillion – March 25
Bristol, Thekla - 26
Cardiff, The Point – 27
Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 29
Tamworth, The Palace – 30
Dundee, Fat Sams – April 1
Glasgow, Garage - 2
Leeds, Cockpit - 4
Manchester, Academy 3 - 5
Brighton, Concorde - 7
Southampton, Brook - 8
London, ULU - 10
Colchester, Arts Centre - 11

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

GREEN MASTER FESTIVAL

Super Furry Animals to headline...

August 15th-17th at Glanusk Park in the Brecon Beacons

Tickets are on sale now from here

Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke reform to cash in, I mean relive the dream in a UK wide tour...

Wed 04 Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
Sat 07 Manchester Apollo
Thu 12 Wolverhampton Civic
Sun 15 Brighton Centre
Wed 18 London Hammersmith Apollo

On sale now through the above links

Razorlight and Fatboy Slim have been unveiled as the headliner’s for this years Rockness Festival in Scotland.

The third edition of the festival, which takes place on the banks of Loch Ness, will also feature performances from Editors, The View, CSS, The Cribs and Hadouken!

Saturday 7th and 8th June - Loch Ness, Scotland

Tickets are on sale NOW! from Ticketmaster

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

Add more dates to their UK tour...

St George's Hall Bradford WED 16/04/2008
Engine Shed Lincoln FRI 18/04/2008 19:30
Liverpool University Liverpool SAT 19/04/2008 19:30

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

TERRORVISION

Does tequila make you happy too?

Rock City - Over 14's Only Nottingham THU 22/05/2008 18:30
Carling Academy Bristol FRI 23/05/2008 19:00
Shepherds Bush Empire London SAT 24/05/2008
Norwich U.E.A. SUN 25/05/2008 19:00

Tickets on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

DAVID GRAY

Extra date - Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Fri 21 Mar 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ALICIA KEYS

Top seats available in Bimingham and Glasgow via TicketExchange

THE HISTORY BOYS

Top tickets on special 72 hour sale for £25 each

On sale now from Ticketmaster

FRENCH AND SAUNDERS

Extra date - 22 Mar Newcastle City Hall

On sale now from Ticketline

GIRLS ALOUD

Extra date - 24 May Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

KATIE MELUA

Extra date - 04 Nov Aberdeen Exhibition Centre

On sale now from Ticketmaster

LEVEL 42

Extra Date - 08 Oct Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

JOOLS HOLLAND

11 Jul Northwich Arley Hall
26 Jul Alnwick Castle

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

CHRIS ROCK

The iconic comedian adds O2 arena to his list of UK dates.

Friday 23 May 2008 Presale tickets are available now from Ticketmaster to O2 customers only. You need to text CHRIS to 2402 for your passcode.

General sale starts 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Andreas)

YAZOO

80s duo Vince Clark & Alison Moyet return to play:

Wed 4 June Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
Sat 7June Manchester Apollo
Thu 12 June Wolverhampton Civic
Sun 15 June Brighton Centre
Wed 18 June London Hammersmith Apollo

A presale started today. Can anyone help with the link?

WE ARE SCIENTISTS

Full UK tour On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

EAGLES

Extra top tier seats just released for dates at O2 Arena - on sale now from Tickemaster

JOE CALZAGHE v BERNARD HOPKINS

(I don't normally do boxing... but in case anyone is interested...)

At the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on 19th April, 2008. On sale now from Seetickets

PORTISHEAD

Full UK tour

On general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

PANIC AT THE DISCO

Full UK tour - Tickets on sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

GOLDFRAPP

Tickets for Royal Albert Hall Wed 25/06/08 on sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

Presale tickets for Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Mon 30 Jun 2008 are available now from Ticketmaster

FEIST

Dates in Manchester and London on sale now from Ticketmaster

JEAN MICHEL JARRE

Extra dates in Manchester and Birmingham on sale Saturday 26th January at 9am from Ticketmaster

THE KILLS

UK dates on sale Friday 25th January at 9am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

THE MOODY BLUES

UK tour on general sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

BILL HICKS: SLIGHT RETURN

The true story of one man's attempt to change the world through stand-up. In this solo comedy, the greatest comedian ever returns from the dead for one more show. Performed by Chas Early and directed by Richard Hurst.

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

NEIL DIAMOND

3 Stadium Shows Added to Forthcoming Tour

On Sale Friday 9:00 am from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

PENTANGLE

Return of classic 70s folk band...

On sale Firday 9am from Ticketmaster

SETH LAKEMAN

Folk's most acclaimed live performer is on the road again in April playing tracks from his forthcoming album.

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

NOUVELLE VAGUE

UK dates on sale now from Ticketmaster

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB PRESENTS…

Two nights at the Hammersmith Apollo in May.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE AUTOMATIC

Full UK tour on sale now from Seetickets

THE LONG BLONDES

Announce full UK tour.

On sale from Ticketmaster

GET CAPE, WEAR CAPE, FLY

London date - Tuesday 8/4/08 Shepherds Bush Empire London

On sale now from Ticketmaster (it doesn't seem to work... anyone help out with the link?)

NEIL DIAMOND

3 Stadium Shows Added to Forthcoming Tour

Thursday 5/6/08 National Stadium Hampden Park Glasgow
Tuesday 17/6/08 Rose Bowl Southampton
Thursday 19/6/08 Millennium Stadium Cardiff

On Sale Fri, 25/1 at 9:00 am

GOLDFRAPP

Presale for UK dates on now? Anyone got the link?

UPDATE:

Presale tickets for Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Mon 30 Jun 2008 are available now from Ticketmaster

GALLOWS

Two shows added at London's 100 club at the beginning of March.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

WE ARE SCIENTISTS

Announce Full UK Tour

Glasgow Barrowland – April 12
Aberdeen Music Hall - 13
Newcastle Northumbria University - 14
Manchester Academy - 15
Sheffield Octagon - 17
Birmingham Carling Academy - 18
Nottingham Rock City - 19
Norwich UEA - 20
Southampton Guildhall - 22
Bristol Carling Academy - 23
London Shepherds Bush Empire – 24/25

Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday (January 25th) at 10am.

PATRICK WATSON

This Montreal-based art-rock quartet add an April date in London

Wed 02/04/08 19:00 Scala – London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

NIZLOPI

April shows on sale now… My name’s Luke, I’m 5 and my dad’s Bruce Lee…

Tue 15/04/08 20:00 Bodega Social Nottingham
Wed 16/04/08 19:00 The Roadhouse Manchester
Sat 19/04/08 19:00 Carling Academy Newcastle
Mon 21/04/08 20:30 King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow
Tue 29/04/08 19:00 Union Chapel

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DOWN

An all-star metal band from New Orleans, featuring members of Pantera, Corrosion Of Conformity and Crowbar.

Tue 08/04/08 19:00 Carling Academy Glasgow
Wed 09/04/08 19:00 Carling Academy Birmingham
Sat 12/04/08 19:30 Manchester Academy
Sun 13/04/08 19:00 Carling Academy Brixton

On sale now from Ticketmaster

TERRORVISION

Sledgehammer sing-along hits and shameless live rock thrills from this smash hit band who originally came from Bradford. If you fancy joining in on the sing-along, head on down to the Shepherds Bush Empire on 24th May.

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

GATECRASHER FESTIVAL

The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers will headline this years Gatecrasher Summer Sound System, it’s been confirmed.

This year’s festival, which will run from May 24th-25 at the Turweston Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, will also feature performances from CSS, Dizzee Rascal and New Young Pony Club.

More info : Gigwise

Is on now at Seetickets

London has already sold out - but check back for the general sale Friday 9am.

(Thanks to all who submitted this one - sorry for not getting it up sooner... )

THE MOODY BLUES

Announce full UK Tour

Monday 22/9/08 - Edinburgh Playhouse
Tuesday 23/9/08 - Newcastle City Hall
Wednesday 24/9/08 - Manchester Apollo
Friday 26/9/08 - Nottingham Royal Centre
Saturday 27/9/08 - NEC Birmingham
Sunday 28/9/08 - Bristol Hippodrome
Tuesday 30/9/08 - St David’s Hall - Cardiff
Wednesday 1/10/08 - Plymouth Pavilions
Friday 3/10/08 - Ipswich Regent Theatre
Saturday 4/10/08 - St George’s Hall Bradford
Monday 6/10/08 - Royal Albert Hall - London
Friday 10/10/08 - New Theatre Oxford
Saturday 11/10/08 - The Brighton Centre
Sunday 12/10/08 - Bournemouth International Centre

Presale on now from Ticketmaster

YAZOO

Wednesday 4/6/08 Clyde Auditorium Glasgow

Saturday 7/6/08 Apollo Manchester

Thursday 12/6/08 Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Sunday 15/6/08 Brighton Centre

Wednesday 18/6/08 Hammersmith Apollo London

Presale starts Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster (my mistake - on sale Wednesday 30th)

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL

Solo Acoustic Show

05 Apr Sheffield Leadmill

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

THE BLUETONES

17 May London Indigo 2

On Sale Now from Ticketmaster

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Have just announced a new date added to the tour at the MEN Arena Manchester on Saturday 6 December 2008

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster
(Thanks to Yiddo)

THE KOOKS

Rumours of a presale for Oxford show on 23rd Feb and Lincoln show on 24th Feb.

UPDATE: Presale tickets on sale Tuesday 9am from Seetickets

To also play shows in Paris Cologne and Berlin

April 16th Le Printemps de Bourges festival @ Le Phenix BUY HERE
June 17 Cologne Palladium BUY HERE
June 18 Berlin Columbiahalle BUY HERE

THE HOOSIERS

Have announced a date at Lincolon's Engine Shed - 18/02/08

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster
(Thanks to Tim)

THE MOODY BLUES

Full UK Tour goes on presale on Wednesday at 9am.

PORTISHEAD

Manchester Apollo – April 9
London Hammersmith Apollo – 10
Edinburgh Corn Exchange – 12
Wolverhampton Civic Hall – 13

The tickets will be available exclusively to members of Portishead mailing list from Wednesday, before going on general sale this Friday (January 25) from 9am. (Check back for the presale link).

SUPERGRASS

Small UK tour...

Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms – March 11
Liverpool, Carling Academy - 12
Cambridge, Junction - 13
London, Roundhouse - 14

On sale Tuesday 9am from Ticketmaster

THE AUTOMATIC

To play full UK tour

The dates are:
Monmouth, Blake Theatre – March 28
Wrexham, Central Station – 29
Caernarfon, Galleri – 30
Brecon, Brycheiniog – 31
Exeter, Cavern – April 2
Gloucester, Arts Centre – 3
Northampton, Soundhaus – 5
Stoke, Sugarmill – 6
York, Fibbers – 7
Liverpool, Academy – 8
Dundee, Doghouse – 10
Inverness, Riagmore – 11
Aberdeen, Café Drummond – 12
Leeds, Cockpit – 14
Hull, The Welly – 15
Tamworth, The Palace – 16
Middlesbrough, Cornerhouse Sumo Club – 18
Leicester, Charlotte – 19
Norwich, Arts Centre – 20
Hitchin, Club 85 – 21
Brighton, Audio – 23
Southend, Chinnerys – 24
Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms – 26
Plymouth, White Rabbit – 28
Cardiff, The Point - 29

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

LEONARD COHAN

Will play Europe this summer.

More info : Gigwise

METALLICA

Announce European (but not UK) dates.

Slaski Stadium, Poland – May 28
Pink Pop Festival, Holland –30
Getafe Electric Weekend, Madrid - 31
Slavia Stadium, Czech Republic – June 3
Rock In Rio Lisbon, Portugal - 5
Rock Am Ring Festival, Germany - 7
Rock Im Park, Germany - 8

More info : Gigwise

VERVE AND PORTISHEAD ANNOUNCED FOR COACHELLA

Taking place from April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Field, Indio, California

More info : Gigwise

THE BLACK CROWES

Announced one of London date - Wed 09/04/0819:00 Brixton Academy

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

ALI CAMPBELL

Of UB40 fame announces a solo full UK tour.

03 Jun Bristol Colston Hall
04 Jun Bournemouth Windsor Hall
05 Jun Cardiff International Arena
07 Jun Birmingham NIA
15 Jun Edinburgh Playhouse
16 Jun Liverpool Empire Theatre
18 Jun Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
19 Jun Nottingham Royal Centre
24 Jun Brighton Centre
25 Jun Sheffield City Hall

Presale is on now from Seetickets

JOSE GONZALEZ

Add yet another date to his UK tour... Friday4/4/08 53 Degrees at University of Central Lancashire Preston

On presale now from Ticketmaster

JEAN MICHEL JARRE

To bring 'Oxygene' To Royal Albert Hall to celebrate its 30th anniversary on 30th March

Ticket prices for the one-off event start at £45 when they go on sale this coming Monday (January 21).

GIVE IT A NAME 2008

The biggest indoor rock event in the UK returns over 2 days at LONDON Earls Court & SHEFFIELD Arena including PARAMORE, 30 SECONDS TO MARS, FINCH, BILLY TALENT, GLASS JAW plus many more!

Sat 10/05/08 - Sun 11/05/08 Earls Court London and Sheffield Arena

On sale Friday 09:00 from Ticketmaster

KT TUNSTALL

Critically acclaimed singer songwriter announces an additional date to her UK tour in APRIL..

On sale Friday 18th Jan 9am from Ticketmaster

AMY MACDONALD

Has just announced additional dates for May this year with most of her February tour totally sold out.

Leicester University THU 15/05/2008
Leeds University Union FRI 16/05/2008
Carling Academy Oxford SUN 18/05/2008
Norwich U.E.A. MON 19/05/2008
Shepherds Bush Empire London TUE 20/05/2008
Manchester University THU 22/05/2008

On sale Fri 18th Jan @ 9am from Seetickets

CHEMICAL BROTHERS

Play special dates at Olympia 30th August

On sale now from Ticketmaster

DIRTY DANCING

(I feel slightly ashamed for posting this)

Sheryl and Bianca Gascoigne to host Dirty Dancing Valentine's Day charity gala in aid of Refuge.

Thu 14/02/0819:30 Aldwych Theatre - London

On sale now from Ticketmaster

JAMES MORRISON

Plays Delamere Forest in June as part of the Forestry Commission season.

On sale 9am, Friday from Ticketmaster

SUM 41

On tour next month.

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

BIFFY CLYRO

Dates in Hull, Leicester, Preston and Liverpool on sale now from Ticketmaster

KORN

Nu-metal pioneers on tour this month.

On sale now from Ticketmaster

LITTLE MAN TATE

UK tour on sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

BOY KILL BOY

Coming to a venue near you. On sale now from Seetickets

PANIC AT THE DISCO

The band recently shocked hardcore fans by dropping that all important exclamation mark from their name. The ! is planning to release solo material and go on tour later this year ;-)

The dates are:
Birmingham, Carling Academy - March 9
London, Roundhouse – 10
Manchester University – 12
Glasgow, Carling Academy – 13
Leeds University – 14
Nottingham, Rock City - 15

There will be an exclusive limited presale from www.panicatthedisco.com, www.myspace.com/panicatthedisco and www.artistticket.com from Wednesday 23rd January at 9am.

THE FUTUREHEADS

Date announced at NORTHUMBRIA University in March. Other dates also still on sale.

On sale Friday 18th Jan 2008 from Ticketmaster

ANGELS & AIRWAVES

Announce an extra date in April at LONDON ASTORIA - 17th April

On sale now from Ticketmaster

THE DUKE SPIRIT

Announce full UK tour:
Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – March 23
London, Royal Albert Hall – 24
London, Koko – 25
Manchester, Academy 3 – 26
Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – 28
Bristol, Thekla – 29
Dublin, Village – 30
Belfast, Limelight – 31
Glasgow, King Tuts – April 1
Brighton, Audio – 4
Exeter, Hub - 5

On sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

Plus if you missed out on the presales earlier this week...

THE EAGLES

London, O2 Arena – March 20, 22, 23, 26

Tickets on general sale from 9am Friday from Ticketmaster

DEFF LEPPARD & WHITESNAKE

Def Leppard and Whitesnake are set to play a series of co-headline shows across the UK in summer of 2008, it has been announced.

On general sale 9am Friday from Ticketmaster (the LiveNation password is SUGAR)

LEVEL 42

Will perform at 20 dates across the UK - On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

KATIE MELUA

Full UK Tour - On general sale from Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

BRIT AWARDS LIVE SHOW

Earls Court, London, Wed 20 Feb 2008

An exclusive presale for Mastercard and Maestro card holders is on now at Ticketmaster

THE WOMBATS

Full UK tour - On sale Friday 9am from Ticketmaster

GOOD CHARLOTTE

Announce dates for April 2008 at various UK venues... On sale now from Ticketmaster

GIRLS ALOUD

Extra Manchester date added - 31 May 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

Excellent seats in the front centre block (A3) have just been released.

Wembley Areana, Middlesex, Thu 22 May 2008

On sale now from Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Pete)

They are coming thick and fast this week... I hope there isn't too much more to come.

LEVEL 42

Will perform 20 gigs across the UK in October.

Saturday 4/10/08 Opera House Manchester
Sunday 5/10/08 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Tuesday 7/10/08 Carlisle Sands Centre
Wednesday 8/10/08 Philharmonic Hall Liverpool
Friday 10/10/08 De Montfort Hall Leicester
Saturday 11/10/08 New Theatre Oxford
Sunday 12/10/08 Symphony Hall Birmingham
Tuesday 14/10/08 Newcastle City Hall
Wednesday 15/10/08 Sheffield City Hall
Friday 17/10/08 Southampton Guildhall
Saturday 18/10/08 Plymouth Pavilions
Sunday 19/10/08 Colston Hall Bristol
Tuesday 21/10/08 St. Davids Hall Cardiff
Wednesday 22/10/08 Cambridge Corn Exchange
Thursday 23/10/08 Royal Albert Hall London
Saturday 25/10/08 Fairfield Hall Croydon
Sunday 26/10/08 Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone
Tuesday 28/10/08 Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Wednesday 29/10/08 Ipswich Regent Theatre
Thursday 30/10/08 Level 42 Brighton Dome Brighton

Presale starts Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster

GIRLS ALOUD

Extra Manchester date added - 31 May 2008

On sale Thursday 9am from Ticketmaster (LINK NOW UPDATED - THANKS YIDDO!)

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

Add third London show - Fri 04/04/0819:00, Shepherd's Bush Empire

On sale now from Ticketmaster

KATIE MELUA

Full UK tour announced... lets hope she stops counting bicycles long enough to do some singing.

29 OCTOBER 2008 - NOTTINGHAM Arena
30 OCTOBER 2008 - SHEFFIELD Hallam FM Arena
31 OCTOBER 2008 - MANCHESTER MEN Arena
02 NOVEMBER 2008 - NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
03 NOVEMBER 2008 - GLASGOW Clyde Auditorium
04 NOVEMBER 2008 - ABERDEEN EEC
06 NOVEMBER 2008 - BIRMINGHAM NEC
07 NOVEMBER 2008 - CARDIFF International Arena
08 NOVEMBER 2008 - LONDON The O2 Arena
10 NOVEMBER 2008 - BOURNEMOUTH BIC11 NOVEMBER 2008 - BRIGHTON Centre

UPDATE : All dates now on presale from Ticketmaster

O2 customers can get presale tickets for her London date from 9am tomorrow morning from Ticketmaster. You will need to text KATIE to 2402 on your O2 phone to get a unique passcode.

Tickets also on sale now from Ticketmaster for her Royal Albert Hall date.

Royal Albert Hall , London, Sun 4 May 2008

LINKIN PARK

Great production tickets just released for their two dates at the O2 Arena.

28-29 January, O2 Arena.

Tickets available now from Ticketmaster

(See you there, im going on the 28th!)

DANCING ON ICE

Extra Birmingham date added -

On sale now from Ticketmaster

CHEMICAL BROTHERS AND RADIOHEAD

Confirm that they will play the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, which runs from July 3rd-6th

Tickets are available now from Seetickets (and I bet it is better than Glasto...)

RADIOHEAD PLAY FREE LONDON SHOW TONIGHT

At Rough Trade East on Dray Lane - but don't start dialling a cab, the queue was massive as soon as the news broke... may be next time.

Eagles have announced details of a four night residency at the O2 Arena in London.

London, O2 Arena – March 20, 22, 23, 26

Presale tickets are available now to O2 customers who text EAGLES to 2402 and enter their unique code at Ticketmaster

Leeds University Union SUN 04/05/2008
Empress Ballroom Blackpool FRI 09/05/2008
Carling Academy Birmingham SAT 10/05/2008
Carling Academy Newcastle MON 12/05/2008
Corn Exchange Edinburgh TUE 13/05/2008
Carling Academy Sheffield THU 15/05/2008

For those of you who cant wait for the general sale on Friday you can pick up presale tickets from 9am tomorrow morning from Seetickets

(Thanks to Hmallsop)

THE BRIT AWARDS

Sir Paul McCartney, Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson, Mika, Kylie Minogue,Rihanna and Leona Lewis confirmed as performing at the Brit Awards.

As reported earlier tickets are on presale for Maestro and Mastercard holders from Ticketmaster

(Thanks again to Wayne)

DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE AND BLACK STONE CHERRY

Def Leppard and Whitesnake are set to play a series of co-headline shows across the UK in summer of 2008, it has been announced.

After playing a near sold-out 50-date arena tour across the US in 2007, Def Leppard are set to release a brand new studio album this year.

Black Stone Cherry have also been announced as the opening act for the tour.

Tuesday June 17 - SECC Glasgow
Wednesday 18 June - NEC Birmingham
Friday 20 June - MEN Arena Manchester
Saturday 21 June - Odyssey Arena Belfast
Monday 23 June - Sheffield Arena
Tuesday 24 June - Newcastle Arena
Thursday 26 June - Wembley Arena

Fan club members can buy tickets in a special presale. You can buy fanclub membership along with your presale tickets for an extra £16 from 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster

UPDATE : No need to sign up to the fan club, just enter "SUGAR" as the LiveNation Presale password.

JOSE GONZALEZ

Extra date - Sunday 13/4/08, Bournemout Pavillion

Presale starts Wednesday 9am from Ticketmaster

O2 RUMOURS - OASIS, COLDPLAY AND U2

Are all rumoured to be playing at the O2 this summer.

More info : NME

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Extra Date - 11 Oct Sheffield City Hall

On sale now from Ticketline

SUM 41

New tour after cancelled dates last year.

Carling Academy Brixton on Thu 21 February
Cardiff University on Sat 23 February
Southampton Guildhall on Sun 24 February
Manchester University on Tue 26 February
Leeds University Union on Wed 27 February
Newcastle Carling Academy on Sun 02 March
Birmingham Carling Academy on Mon 03 March

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

REEL BIG FISH

Mon 25/02/08 19:30 Portsmouth Pyramids
Tue 26/02/08 19:00 Carling Academy Oxford
Fri 15/02/08 19:00 Carling Academy Newcastle
Sat 16/02/08 19:00 The Cresset
Sun 17/02/08 19:00 Manchester Academy
Mon 18/02/08 19:00 Carling Academy Liverpool
Thu 21/02/08 19:00 Carling Academy Birmingham
Sat 23/02/08 19:00 Carling Academy Glasgow
Sun 24/02/08 19:30 Rock City Nottingham
Sun 02/03/08 19:00 Astoria London

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE MARS VOLTA

Have 3 dates scheduled for March.

Tue 11/03/08 19:00 Carling Academy Glasgow
Thu 13/03/08 19:00 Manchester Apollo
Fri 14/03/08 19:00 Carling Academy Brixton

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

No news as yet on the line up, but tickets are on sale

Earls Court, London, Wed 20 Feb 2008

An exclusive presale for Mastercard and Maestro card holders is on now at Ticketmaster

(Thanks to Wayne)

Due to exceptional demand - why is it always exceptional? Westlife have added another date at Wembely Arena.

Wembley Arena, Middlesex, Sat 29 Mar 2008

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster. The password is IRELAND

THE WOMBATS

With their new single "Moving To New York" released today, The Wombats announce UK dates for May 2008...

Leeds University Union SUN 04/05/2008
Empress Ballroom Blackpool FRI 09/05/2008
Carling Academy Birmingham SAT 10/05/2008
Carling Academy Newcastle MON 12/05/2008
Corn Exchange Edinburgh TUE 13/05/2008
Carling Academy Sheffield THU 15/05/2008

On sale Friday 18th January @ 9am.

GOOD CHARLOTTE

Announce dates for April 2008 at various UK venues...

Carling Academy Liverpool MON 07/04/2008
Carling Academy Bristol WED 09/04/2008
Norwich U.E.A. FRI 11/04/2008
Carling Academy Brixton London SAT 12/04/2008
Carling Academy Sheffield SUN 13/04/2008

Brixton date on presale from 9am Tuesday 15th Jan from TicketWeb

(Thanks to Steve D)

Other dates on general sale Wed 16 Jan @ 9am.

THE BREEDERS

Due to demand The Breeders announce 2nd date at LONDON Koko in April...

On sale now from Seetickets

BIFFY CLYRO

With a sold out UK tour at the end of 2007, Biffy Clyro announce a date in PRESTON coinciding with the release of new single ‘Who’s Got A Match?’...

Wed 06/02/08 19:30 53 Degrees, Preston

On sale (plus other dates) now from Ticketmaster

DUFFY

New date added in MARCH at LONDON Bush Hall...

Bush Hall London - Uxbridge Rd THU 06/03/2008

On sale Tuesday 15th Jan @ 9am from Seetickets

THE LONG BLONDES

With their second album ’Couples’ due for release in April 7th, The Long Blondes
announce dates in MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON...

Manchester University TUE 08/04/2008
Carling Academy 2 Birmingham TUE 15/04/2008
The Forum London MON 21/04/2008

On sale Weds 16th Jan @ 9am.

LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM CONCERT

Love music Hate Racism (LMHR) will stage a huge concert in London this April 27th to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Rock Against Racism.

More details about Rock Against Racism are expected in the next few weeks.

More info : Gigwise

EAGLES

Eagles have announced details of a four night residency at the O2 Arena in London.

London, O2 Arena – March 20, 22, 23, 26

Tickets go on general sale on Friday, but I am working on a presale link. If you already know please let us know through the Contact page

GOGOL BORDELLO

Gypsy meets punk-rock as Gogol Bordello bridges the gap between Eastern European and Western culture.

Friday 28/3/08 Carling Academy Newcastle
Sunday 30/3/08 Manchester Academy Manchester
Tuesday 1/4/08 Carling Academy Bristol
Wednesday 2/4/08 Carling Academy Brixton London
Tuesday 22/4/08 Carling Academy Birmingham

If you missed last week's presale, tickets are on general sale now from Ticketmaster

SPICE GIRLS

Seatwave has reported that tickets for 9 of the girls' 17 shows at the O2 arena have been selling at up to 33% below face value...

See ticket exchanges dont always result in higher prices... Maybe they just reflect what people are actually willing to pay...

More info : Gigwise

FOO FIGHTERS

Following the release of extra seated tickets for their two Wembley dates, extra standing and seated tickets have also been released for their Manchester gig.

Mon 02/06/08 16:00 City of Manchester Stadium

On sale now from Ticketmaster

Meanwhile, some other bands have have announced spring tours...

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS

Are to play a special acoustic set in Paris on February 22nd, it’s been announced.

Tickets go on sale January 15th... stay tuned for info. More info : Gigwise

BABYSHAMBLES

Babyshambles have confirmed they are to tour again this year, despite completing a Arena tour late last year.

Sun 10/02/08 19:00 Manchester Apollo
Mon 11/02/08 18:00 Carling Academy Brixton
Wed 13/02/08 19:00 Barrowland Glasgow
Thu 14/02/08 19:00 Barrowland Glasgow

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

MGMT

Have added new shows to their forthcoming UK tour, including a London date.

Nottingham, Bodega Social Club – February 28
Glasgow, The Beat Club - 29
Manchester, Night & Day – March 1
Birmingham, Bar Academy – 3
Brighton, Pressure Point – 4
London, ICA – 5

Tickets on sale now from Seetickets

MAXIMO PARK, NEW YOUNG PONY CLUB & PENDULUM

Are among a host of acts who will take part in a special UK tour next month to promote Channel 4 TV show Skins...

More info and ticket availability : Skins

STONE GODS

Ex-Darkness (oh god, please no.... ) members will be unveiling their new band Stone Gods on a UK tour starting next week.

Fleece, Briston - 17 January
Academy 3, Manchester - 18
King Tuts, Glasgow - 19
Academy 2, Newcastle - 20
Corporation, Sheffield - 22
Barfly, Brimingham - 23
Zodiac, Oxford - 24
Rock City, Nottingham - 25
Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth - 27
Concord 2, Brighton - 28
Underworld, London - 29
Waterfront, Norwich - 30

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE INFADELS

Have announced a new six date tour this Spring.

Joiners Club, Southampton - 10 March
Thekla, Bristol - 11
Roadhouse, Manchester - 12
Fibbers, York 13
Barfly, Birmingham 16
Scala, London 17

Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster and Seetickets

Extra seated tickets have just been released for both of the Foo Fighters dates at Wembley.

Get them now from Ticketmaster

AN EVENING WITH WILLIE NELSON

In anticipation of the 2008 album titled "Moment of Forever", Willie Nelson announces dates in LONDON & MANCHESTER in May...

Apollo Manchester SUN 11/05/2008 19:30
Apollo Hammersmith London TUE 13/05/2008 19:30

...On sale Friday from Seetickets

Tue 06/05/08 20:00 Aberdeen Music Hall
Wed 07/05/08 20:00 Caird Hall Dundee
Thu 08/05/08 18:30 Clyde Auditorium Glasgow

Also on sale now from Ticketmaster

THE KOOKS

The band, who release second album 'Konk' in April, will play one of their first gigs of 2008 at the LONDON Astoria in February...

On sale Friday from Ticketmaster

And will also play:

Wrexham on January 29th
Morecambe on January 30th
Leeds on January 31st.

On sale now from Seetickets

THE MIGHTY BOOSH

Extra Dates

09&10 Oct Sheffield City Hall
14 Oct Liverpool Echo Arena
01 Nov Birmingham National Indoor Arena
08 Nov Nottingham Arena
25 Nov Cardiff International Arena
26 Nov Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
28&29 Nov Glasgow Clyde Auditorium
05 Dec Manchester Evening News Arena
12 Dec London Wembley Arena

On sale now from Ticketmaster

METRONOMY

With a second album due for release in 2008, Brighton based electronic artist announces dates across the UK

Newcastle University SAT 23/02/2008
Roadhouse Manchester SAT 01/03/2008

On sale Friday from Seetickets

Wed 05/03/08 19:00 Bodega Social Nottingham

Also on sale Friday from Ticketmaster

SANTANA

Announces special guest Beverley Knight

On sale now from Ticketmaster

ROCK NESS 2008

A very limited number of tickets are still available at Early Bird prices,
full price tickets will be available thereafter.

07 Jun Dores

On sale now from Ticketline

THE PIGEON DETECTIVES

Add second Birmingham date.

Mon 02/06/08 19:00 Carling Academy Birmingham

On sale now from Ticketmaster

GOGOL BORDELLO

Gypsy meets punk-rock as Gogol Bordello bridges the gap between Eastern European and Western culture.

Friday 28/3/08 Carling Academy Newcastle
Sunday 30/3/08 Manchester Academy Manchester
Tuesday 1/4/08 Carling Academy Bristol
Wednesday 2/4/08 Carling Academy Brixton London
Tuesday 22/4/08 Carling Academy Birmingham

On presale Friday at 9:00am from Ticketmaster

REUBEN

Emotional and hard-hitting outfit delivering punky, low-key rock.

Mon 07/04/08 19:00 Waterfront Norwich
Tue 01/04/08 19:00 Carling Academy Birmingham
Thu 03/04/08 19:00 Glasgow Garage
Sat 05/04/08 19:00 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Sun 06/04/08 19:00 Manchester Academy 2
Fri 11/04/08 19:00 Electric Ballroom London

On sale now from