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Posted on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 15:30

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Looking for your next gig fix? This week’s live music drop covers all bases—sky-high vocals, no-holds-barred metal, powerful pop, and indie classics with heart. Whether you’re in the mood for mosh pits, catharsis or a good night out, we’ve got you covered.

On our radar: Sam Ryder announces a massive headline show at OVO Arena Wembley, bringing his signature vocal power and bold new sound to one of the UK’s biggest stages. At the same time, Self Esteem gears up for three nights at O2 Academy Brixton with her fearless new chapter, A Complicated Woman (2025). Stateside alt-rockers Citizen Soldier bring their raw and honest storytelling to UK stages for the first time, and thrash legends Testament & Obituary team up for a blistering co-headline tour with support from Destruction and Goatwhore. Rounding things off, The Rifles return with their Love Your Neighbour Tour—a heartfelt indie celebration not to be missed.

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SAM RYDER

One Night Only at OVO Arena Wembley

After a whirlwind rise from TikTok sensation to Eurovision hero, chart-topper and Emmy-nominated songwriter, Sam Ryder is back with his biggest headline show to date. He’ll take over OVO Arena Wembley on Thursday 6th November 2025, marking a huge moment in a new chapter that’s already brimming with powerful new songs and a bold, genre-spanning sound he calls Frontier Soul.

Following the success of There’s Nothing But Space, Man! (2022) and a sold-out UK tour, Ryder returns with a renewed creative fire, a fresh label home, and music crafted between Essex, LA and Nashville. Expect that sky-scraping voice, heartfelt storytelling and all the uplifting energy fans have come to love—from soul-stirring ballads like “Armour” to the funk-laced swagger of “White Lies”.

📆 Sam Ryder Date:

  • Thursday 6th November 2025: Sam Ryder - OVO Arena Wembley, London

Sam Ryder tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 9th May 2025

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SELF ESTEEM

Three Special Nights at London’s O2 Academy Brixton

Self Esteem is back and ready to hit the road with a massive UK & Ireland tour later this year, following the release of her highly anticipated new album A Complicated Woman. The tour, which shares its name with the album, will see Rebecca Lucy Taylor, who performs under the stage name Self Esteem, take her unique blend of confessional pop and stunning performance art to venues across the UK and Ireland.

Following overwhelming demand and a sold-out show on Friday 10th October, a third date at London’s O2 Academy Brixton has now been added for Saturday 11th October 2025. The tour builds on the widespread success of Prioritise Pleasure (2021), a Mercury Prize-nominated record that cemented Taylor as one of the UK’s most original voices. With A Complicated Woman now out in the world, fans can expect another fearless, inventive and emotionally charged chapter from one of pop’s most compelling artists.

📆 Self Esteem Dates: 

  • Thursday 9th October 2025: Self Esteem - O2 Academy Brixton, London
  • Friday 10th October 2025: Self Esteem - O2 Academy Brixton, London - SOLD OUT
  • Saturday 11th October 2025: Self Esteem - O2 Academy Brixton, London

Self Esteem tickets on sale 10:00 Friday 2nd May 2025

 
 
 

CITIZEN SOLDIER

Alt-rock anthems for the unheard—raw, real, and relentlessly honest.

Citizen Soldier are a five-piece alt-rock force from Utah, unafraid to tackle the darkest corners of the human experience. Formed around frontman Jake Segura’s deeply personal songwriting—first penned from a psychiatric hospital in Salt Lake City—the band have become a powerful voice for those battling inner demons. Segura leads a lineup of like-minded musicians: bassist/pianist Wonitta, drummer Kyle Persell, rhythm guitarist Kooper Hansonky, and lead guitarist Matt Duffney. Their no-frills post-grunge sound pairs raw honesty with soaring melodies, hook-laden riffs and gut-wrenching storytelling.

Entirely independent, Citizen Soldier have built a fiercely loyal global fan base, racking up over 800 million streams and more than 1 million monthly Spotify listeners. With 900k+ followers on TikTok and a growing reputation for songs that resonate, they reached a major milestone in August 2024 with their first #1 iTunes rock chart single, "Burden". It’s no surprise they’re being welcomed into the same circles as rock’s biggest names—this is a band turning pain into purpose, and striking a chord with thousands in the process.

📆 Citizen Soldier Tour Dates:

Citizen Soldier tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 2nd May 2025

 
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TESTAMENT & OBITUARY 

Thrash Of The Titans Tour

Bay Area thrash titans Testament are returning to Europe this autumn for Thrash of the Titans—a blistering co-headline tour with death metal heavyweights Obituary! After storming stages alongside Kreator and Anthrax in 2024, Testament now bring their unrelenting energy to a stacked headline run, joined by German thrash pioneers Destruction and New Orleans blackened death metal outfit Goatwhore.

Expect a set of deep cuts, classics and new material from Testament, while Obituary promise a special set celebrating their landmark album Cause of Death. With Destruction gearing up for their next studio release and Goatwhore continuing to carve their brutal legacy, this is a full-throttle celebration of metal in all its fiercest forms.

📆 Testament & Obituary Tour Dates: 

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THE RIFLES

Indie rock mainstays hit the road this autumn for the Love Your Neighbour Tour


Beloved London indie outfit The Rifles are heading back out on the road in 2025 with their Love Your Neighbour Tour—a celebration of community, connection, and the anthemic sound that’s made them a staple of the UK live scene.

Known for their sharp lyrics, jangly guitars and feel-good festival favourites like “Local Boy” and “Peace & Quiet”, The Rifles have built a loyal following across the country. This autumn's tour promises a mix of fan favourites and fresh material, delivered with the band’s trademark energy and heart.

Whether you’ve followed them since their No Love Lost (2006) days or you’re discovering them for the first time, the Love Your Neighbour Tour is set to be a joyous return to the stage for one of the UK’s most enduring live bands.

📆 The Rifles Tour Dates:

The Rifles tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 2nd May 2025