Check out this month's Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists in February and into the rest of the year!
Skiddle Staff
Date published: 5th Feb 2024
Well done, we survived January! Some of you without even drinking which is rather impressive. But, now we're well into the year, why not look ahead for what 2024 has to offer and secure yourself some tickets to see some incredible live music? But you may be asking, who is touring, where are they playing, where can I get tickets? (on Skiddle, duh).
Well, you don't have to worry about any of that, as Skiddle is here with our February edition of the Gig List, where we scour our gig directory and pull out some of the very best gigs happening in the coming weeks and months with tickets still available.
There are huge shows from classic acts and icons like Grace Jones, The Orb, and The Jesus and Mary Chain; awesome intimate album launch shows from Yard Act and Nadine Shah; and some of the coolest rappers in the game, like The Pharcyde and Sonnyjim, heading out on UK tours. So scroll down and take a look at the latest edition of the Skiddle Gig List below and make sure to secure your tickets before they sell out!
(Click or tap on the event titles, artists, and venue names for tickets and more information)
Love Motion - Grace Jones and Róisín Murphy
When: Friday 26th July 2024
Where: Crystal Palace Bowl in London
An all-day special courtesy of the team at London South Facing Festival, Love Motion is stacked with icons like Róisín Murphy, Horse Meat Disco, Dimitri From Paris, Oli Keens, and of course, the icon herself Grace Jones headlining. Whether you like pulling up to the bumper or you're a slave to the rhythm, her headline set at the Crystal Palace Bowl, alongside equally classic and groove-ridden sets from the others on the lineup, looks like one of the best days of music on the London Calendar this year. Grab tickets below!
Tickets for Love Motion - Grace Jones and Róisín Murphy
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When: Friday 15th March 2024
Where: Metronome in Nottingham
Both Eyes Open are bringing the enduring psychedelic sounds of The Orb to the Metronome in Nottingham. Get ready to transcend to the outer reaches of consciousness with their cosmic vibrations as they play music off their new album, "Prism" along with some fluffy favourites. Grab tickets to The Orb below now!
Tickets for The Orb
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The Jesus And Mary Chain: 40 Years
When: Saturday 23rd March 2024
Where: Albert Hall in Manchester
One of the most influential bands of their generation and beyond, The Jesus and Mary Chain mark their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes, and a huge tour to accompany it, with one of - in our opinion - the best nights being their descent into the iconic ground of Manchester's Albert Hall. The first night sold out almost instantly, and this extra date is going to be doing the same; grab them whilst you still can and experience one of the greatest and most unique misfits of alt-rock live. tickets below!
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YARD ACT 'Where's My Utopia' Intimate Performance
When: Thursday 7th March 2024
Where: Jacaranda Baltic in Liverpool
Yard Act are one of the best bands in the biz at the minute, and following the huge success of their debut record The Overload, their sophomore effort, Where's My Utopia, is on the brink of release. To celebrate, they are doing an intimate performance in Liverpool Jacaranda, tickets for which include a CD or selection of vinyl. This is an awesome chance to see a band at the top of their game in an intimate setting, and hear loads of the new tracks live before anyone else; grab your tickets below!
Tickets for YARD ACT 'Where's My Utopia' Intimate Performance
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The Pharcyde & Lords of the Underground
When: Friday 15th March 2024
Where: O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London
Legendary American Hip-Hop group The Pharcyde will be travelling across the pond for a run of shows with the Lords of the Underground that will bring their classic singles like 'Runnin', 'Passin Me By', and 'Drop' to an adorning British crowd. Our pick of the lot is the London date at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, mainly due to how amazing the room is.
Known for infusing jazz, soul, and funk samples throughout their catalogue, the group, along with other hip-hop groups/artists such as De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Souls Of Mischief, created a whole new lane within the hip-hop genre that crossed over to the mainstream and is seen widely across the genre today.
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When: Wednesday 13th March 2024
Where: A L P H A B E T in Brighton
UK Rapper Sonnyjim is heading out on his first headline tour, with CLBRKS supporting.
Some of the artists Sonny has worked with include MF DOOM, Jay Electronica, Madlib, DJ Premier, Westside Gunn, Roc Marci, Kool Keith, Rag n Bone Man, Sleaford Mods, The Purist, Chopper Read, Twista, Stove God Cooks, Rome Streetz, Buckwild and many many more go peruse the catalogue it’s a sight to behold.
Then, go grab your tickets below, as this one is not to be missed for genre fans, he is a cut hero and this tour will be wicked.
Tickets for SONNYJIM in Brighton
When: Monday 19th February 2024
Where: The Leadmill in Sheffield
It's been on quite the journey with Liverpool art-punks Courting, from starting off on David Byrnes Badside, to their incredible debut record Guitar Music, to their new record, New Last Name, released this year, they are one of the most interesting bands in the country, and this Leadmill headline show marks their biggest headline show in the city to date. Grab tickets now!
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When: Tuesday 1st October 2024
Where: XOYO in Birmingham
Aussie psych-rock outfit Pond have a new album on the horizon, their full-length release since 2021’s ‘9‘, and to celebrate its release, and showcase the new tracks live, they will be heading out on tour at the back end of the year, and this show at XOYO in Birmingham looks to be among the pick of the bunch.
With a new single 'Neon River' out now (featured above), and accompanying video that sees the band LARPing; the Perth outfit are weird and wonderful, and absolutely mesmeric live. Grab your tickets now below!
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Nadine Shah Intimate Album Performance
When: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Where: The Jacaranda Club in Liverpool
Nadine Shah, one of the country's coolest and most underrated acts, is bringing out a new album, Filthy Underneath, this month. Her first since the hugely critically acclaimed Kitchen Sink in 2020, Shah's latest effort is sure to wow. So, if you are a fan, then you should be looking no further than this exclusive album launch show, courtesy of the awesome people at Jacaranda Records, where you can pick up a copy of the album on CD or vinyl with your ticket, and hear the new tracks live for the first time. Grab them below!
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When: Friday 5th April 2024
Where: Rebellion in Manchester
The Greek gods known as 1000mods take over the UK in April 2024, with this show at the iconic Rebellion in Manchester looking to be amongst the craziest on the whole tour. Loud fuzz awaits from these pioneers of the heavy / stoner rock movement. Grab your tickets below!
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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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