Tag: announcement

Indie-Pop Hero Maddox Jones Announces UK October Headline Tour

July 8, 2025

Northampton indie-pop star Maddox Jones has had a pivotal year. From releasing his stunning deluxe album, ‘(Still) Waiting For The World To Turn’, featuring the likes of nostalgic anthem ’21’, to hitting the road across the UK with Lucy Spraggan, and Rebecca Ferguson, his euphoric yet heartwarming style has been skyrocketing into the public eye. Now, he’s set to have crowds singing along yet again with the announcement of his UK headline tour dates.

The 1975 Announce ‘Still…At Their Very Best’ UK And Europe Arena Tour Dates For 2024

August 31, 2023

The 1975 today announce details of the UK and Europe leg of their ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ tour in February and March 2024.

The Struts’ New Album, ‘Pretty Vicious’, Soon To Hit Shelves

August 10, 2023

Yesterday, on August 9th, British rock band The Struts announced the release date of their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Pretty Vicious’ – releasing on November 3rd, the new piece will be their first since October 2020. The platinum-certified band have been hard at work since the beginning, touring with legendary acts such as the Rolling Stones and the Foo Fighters, with the latter praising them for their performance.

Metal Group Shepherds Reign Announce Latest Album, ‘Ala Mai’

July 27, 2023

Yesterday, the Polynesian metal outfit Shepherds Reign announced the release date of their latest work, an album titled ‘Ala Mai’ – releasing on the 25th of August on Golden Robot Records. Alongside the album release date, the first single, ‘Nafanua’, was also stated to be releasing on the 4th of August, and a set of five New Zealand tour dates were also included in the group’s big announcement.

Editorial: Our Stance On Live Music During The Current Pandemic

March 16, 2020

If there’s one thing we really love here at Essentially Pop, it’s going out to see live performances, to take photos (especially if we’re in the press pit) and relive the experience, by writing it down and sharing it with our readers.

STRANGER THINGS 4 News: From Russia With Love…

February 14, 2020

We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway – and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper!

NEW HOPE CLUB ANNOUNCE UK HEADLINE TOUR FOR APRIL 2020

December 13, 2019

New Hope Club have today announced their 2020 UK headline tour, scheduled for April. The tour will see the trio play their biggest UK venues to date.

NEW RULES ANNOUNCE NEW EP AND 2020 TOUR

November 26, 2019

Comprising Nathan Lambert, Alec McGarry and Ryan Meaney, New Rules are an English/Irish boyband. Although they might seem like the new kids on the block, don’t be fooled, they have just toured with Little Mix on their LM5 Tour.

LITTLE MIX Announced As First BST Hyde Park Headliner July 4 2020

November 25, 2019

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announce the biggest girl band in the world – LITTLE MIX – as the first headliner for 2020. The foursome, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirwall, are hitting the capital on 4th July!

Kasabian Announce Massive Hometown Show ‘Solstice II’ At Leicester’s Victoria Park June 2020

October 22, 2019

What promises to be one of the highlights of 2020, Kasabian have announced a massive hometown show at Leicester’s Victoria Park for June 20th, six years on from their triumphant first show at the venue. It’s their first outdoor UK show since their massive Isle of Wight headline set and their first UK show since a raucous Brixton Academy set in 2018.

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON – NEW TRAILER AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 3, 2019

AARDMAN and STUDIOCANAL have released a new trailer for SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON featuring “LAZY”, an original song performed by The Vaccines and Kylie Minogue. “LAZY” will feature in the movie opening in cinemas worldwide this Autumn. Also revealed today is a cameo from British YouTuber and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Joe Sugg who recorded his surprise performance as “Pizza Boy” with Directors Richard Phelan and Will Becher over the summer.

NEW HOPE CLUB ANNOUNCE ‘THE LOVE AGAIN TOUR’ – TICKETS ON SALE 3RD MAY AND ALSO ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘LOVE AGAIN’

April 17, 2019

Following a great start to the year for rising stars New Hope Club, the band have now announced their first ever UK headline tour taking place in September and October 2019 and also confirmed their new single will be ‘Love Again’. Fans should be ready for 3rd May which will see ‘Love Again’ available on all digital partners to stream and download, and tickets for the tour on general sale.