These are the best gigs to see this month
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We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves just because the clocks have gone forward and we’re starting to see actual sunshine, but it does feel like summer is just around the corner, doesn’t it?
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Coachella kicks off later this month, with the two-weekend festival set to be headlined by Lana Del Rey, Tyler, The Creator and Doja Cat, with a special performance by a reunited No Doubt, while Glastonbury has also announced their lineup for the 2024 event.
It won’t be long before Taylor Swift’s mighty ‘Eras’ tour will be touching down in the UK either, and before you know it, the annual bank holiday bash of Reading & Leeds will be rounding out another rowdy summer by way of Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Blink-182, Fred Again.., Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen.
Before all that though, there’s a bunch of brilliant gigs taking place across the UK offering escapism, euphoria and boisterous singalongs. To help you get the most out of the month, we’ve rounded up the very best gigs that are taking place over the next few weeks.
Tate McRae
Tate McRae first broke through with emotionally charged debut single ‘You Broke Me First’ and the raw bedroom pop of ‘All the Things I Never Said’. Debut album ‘I Used To Think I Could Fly’ was as heartbreaking as they come, but with 2023’s second album ‘Think Later’, McRae is going all in on massive pop bangers. Both ‘Greedy’ and ‘Exs’ have become breakout hits, and her upcoming headline tour is set to be a swaggering showcase of her talent.
Take McRae plays:
APRIL
20 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
22 – Eventim Apollo, London
23 – Eventim Apollo, London
24 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
26 – Civic Halls, Manchester
Caity Baser
“I’m not going to censor myself for people that don’t like me” Caity Baser told NME recently, and that defiant attitude flows through her playful, yet hardhitting back catalogue. Last month she released her long-awaited ‘Still Learning’ mixtape and is celebrating with a big ol’ UK headline run. It’s set to end with a huge gig at London’s Hammersmith Apollo that promises to be a real I-was-there moment.
Caity Baser plays:
APRIL
5- O2 Institute3, Birmingham
6 – Cardiff University Students Union, Cardiff
8 – O2 Academy, Bristol
9 – O2 Guildhall, Southampton
17 – University of East Anglia, Norwich
19 – Eventim Apollo, London
Romy
Following on from the release of debut solo album ‘Mid Air’ and ahead of The xx returning to the studio, Romy is set to curate two nights of her own Club Mid Air at London’s Roundhouse before taking it around the world. “I had the absolute best time with you last year, you welcomed me home with the most beautiful energy, and I could not be any more excited for round two,” she said, announcing the gigs.
Romy plays:
APRIL
10 – Roundhouse, London
11 – Roundhouse, London
Cassyette
Fresh from a slot supporting Bring Me The Horizon around the UK, Cassyette is heading out on a headline tour of her own. The alt-rock artist already has a fierce back catalogue of snarling bangers, but upcoming debut album ‘The World Is Fucked’ is set to add a whole load more fury and fun to the fray. Support comes from the brilliant Witch Fever and upcoming artist Harpy, making it one hell of a stacked show.
Cassyette plays:
APRIL
4 – Academy 2, Manchester
5 – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton
7 – SWG3 Warehouse, Glasgow
8 – The Leadmill, Sheffield
10 – O2 Academy2, Leicester
11 – Scala, London
Declan McKenna
Declan McKenna is heading out on his biggest ever headline tour this month, in support of third album ‘What Happened To The Beach?’. While debut album ‘What Do You Think About The Car?’ saw he championed as a vital voice for a generation facing a whole host of terrors, that third album sees him embracing the joy of music. With those two sides at play, these shows are set to be giddy and cathartic.
Declan McKenna plays:
APRIL
5 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
8 – De Montfort Hall, Leicester
9 – Beacon, Bristol
10 – The Halls, Wolverhampton
12 – Alexandra Palace, London
13 – Brighton Centre, Brighton
14 – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
The Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI’s long-awaited debut album ‘The First Time’ saw the former stan wrestle with his own, Justin Bieber-assisted meteoric rise alongside the sort of musing on heartache that made him a superstar in the making. Despite the introspective lyrical consent, The Kid Laroi offers a shared catharsis through his music and these shows, his first in the UK since 2022, are set to be a powerfully good time.
The Kid LAROI plays:
APRIL
14 – 3Arena, Dublin
16 – Alexandra Palace, London
17 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
Take That
After their successful reunion in 2006, Take That have become reliable superstars, capable of packing out stadiums up and down the country. New album ‘This Life’ is a step away from the maximalist pop of their previous efforts as they evolve from man band to something less glitzy, but their gigs will always be a place of glorious excess. An arena run will lead straight into stadiums.
Take That play:
APRIL
13 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
14 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
19 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
20 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
22 – 3Arena, Dublin
23 – 3Arena, Dublin
25 – The O2, London
26 – The O2, London
27 – The O2, London
30 – The O2, London
MAY
3 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
4 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
5 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
7 – Co-op Live, Manchester
8 – Co-op Live, Manchester
10 – Co-op Live, Manchester
11 – Co-op Live, Manchester
14 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
15 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
17 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
18 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
24 – Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
26 – The City Ground, Nottingham
28 – Carrow Road, Nottingham
30 – Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
JUNE
1 – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
4 – Home Park Stadium, Plymouth
6 – Swansea Stadium, Swansea
8 – Ashton Gate, Bristol
Lil Yachty
Ahead of an appearance at Yungblud’s BludFest in August, Lil Yachty is heading out a three-date UK headline tour of his own. The gigs were due to take place last year to celebrate the release of ‘Let’s Start Here’ but were postponed due to logistical issues. Get ready to see Yachty make up for lost time.
Lil Yachty plays:
APRIL
29 – OVO Arena, London
MAY
01 – O2 Institute, Birmingham
02 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
The Black Keys
The Black Keys’ new album ‘Ohio Players’ was born out of playing live, with a star-studded guest list ( including Noel Gallagher and Beck) helping the two-piece expand their rough & ready rock sound. With a chunk of the album recorded in the UK, it’s fair to expect a few guest appearances when the band brings the party to our shores later this month.
The Black Keys play:
APRIL
27 – Co-op Live, Manchester
MAY
7 – O2 Academy Brixton, London
8 – O2 Academy Brixton, London
Olivia Dean
Soul-pop singer Olivia Dean released her brilliant debut album ‘Messy’ last year and is now gearing up to bring those sprawling, intimate songs to huge venues around the UK.“I can’t wait to fill these rooms with love and warmth and dancing feet,” said Dean in a press statement. “It’s gonna be very special, and I can’t wait to sing with you all.”
Olivia Dean plays:
APRIL
25 – SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow
26 – Stylus, Leeds
27 – Albert Hall, Manchester
29 – O2 Institute, Birmingham
30 – O2 Academy, Bristol
MAY
2 – Eventim Apollo, London
The World Of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension
Featuring music from across the composer’s highly successful career, The World Of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension will be led by long-time friend Gavin Greenaway as he reinvents and celebrates the iconic scores. “My aspiration with this new show is to preserve the culture of the orchestra and allow audiences to rediscover the unique facets of orchestral music,” said Zimmer, who won’t be appearing on stage. ““We have found a way for everyone to exist in this music without anyone being the big star. The music will be the star.”
The World Of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension plays:
APRIL
6 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
7 – AO Arena, Manchester
9 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
10 – The O2, London
11 – 3Arena, Dublin
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