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Sam Fender has announced he’ll embark on a run of huge stadium shows in the U.K. next summer.
After selling out his U.K. and Ireland arena tour slated for December, the 30-year-old will next year perform at London Stadium (June 6) and Newcastle’s St. James Park (June 12 and 14). The former will mark Fender’s first stadium show outside of his home city, and the biggest headline show of his career thus far with a venue capacity of 75,000.
The new dates will also mark the third and fourth time the North Shields musician has performed at St James’ Park, meanwhile, having sold-out two nights there back in 2022. Fender first teased the dates yesterday (Nov. 20), sharing a clip to his Instagram account of a saxophone player performing in the media area of St James Park.
Support for all three shows will come from Mercury Prize-nominated singer CMAT, while Philadelphia rockers The War On Drugs – who produced Fender’s new single “People Watching” – will appear at the London date and night two of the Newcastle leg.
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Details of a special fan presale will be shared with those signed up to Fender’s newsletter, while remaining tickets will go live at 9.30 a.m (GMT) on Nov. 29. Further ticket sale information can be found via Fender’s official website.
Last week (Nov. 15), Fender confirmed news of his third LP People Watching (due Feb. 21 via Polydor Records) alongside sharing its eponymous lead single. The track is on course to debut inside of the Top 10 of the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart later today (Nov. 22).
Following his upcoming arena trek, Fender will then head to New York’s Webster Hall for a show on Feb. 11, before continuing the second leg of the tour in Europe through March 2025. The following month, he’ll return to North America for a further seven dates. He is also confirmed to appear at Germany’s Rock Werchter in early July, fuelling rumors that he may return to Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, south-west England, the week prior (June 25-29).
Fender released his second record, Seventeen Going Under, in 2021, which saw him top the U.K. Official Album Charts and put out a live album of his massive gig at London’s Finsbury Park. Earlier this year, he collaborated with Noah Kahan on joint single “Homesick.”
Sam Fender U.K 2025 tour dates:
June 6 – London, England @ London StadiumJune 12 – Newcastle, England @ St. James’ ParkJune 14 – Newcastle, England @ St. James’ Park
Linkin Park have made a triumphant return to the top of the ARIA Albums Chart with From Zero (via Warner Records and Machine Shop), their eighth studio album and the first release since 2017’s One More Light.
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Their latest milestone Down Under is especially poignant as it marks the debut of their new lineup, featuring Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave Farrell, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain, following the heartbreaking loss of former frontman Chester Bennington in 2017.
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From Zero adds to Linkin Park’s storied ARIA legacy, with every studio album they’ve released landing in the top three. This new chart-topper joins the ranks of Hybrid Theory (2000), Minutes to Midnight (2007), and A Thousand Suns (2010), cementing their place as one of the most successful rock acts in ARIA history.
Australian rapper Illy also delivered a standout performance on the charts, landing at No. 4 with Good Life. As his seventh studio album, Good Life marks his fourth trip to the Top 10, following the successes of Cinematic (No. 4 in 2013), Two Degrees (No. 1 in 2016), and The Space Between (No. 1 in 2021).
On the international front, Shawn Mendes debuted at No. 24 with his fifth studio album, Shawn. The Canadian hitmaker, who previously claimed the No. 1 spot in 2018 with Shawn Mendes and reached No. 2 with 2020’s Wonder, remains a force to be reckoned with on the ARIA charts.
In a posthumous triumph, U.K. hip-hop icon MF Doom makes his first-ever ARIA Albums Chart appearance. The 20th-anniversary edition of his classic MM.. Food enters at No. 29, proving the late legend’s music continues to resonate with fans old and new.
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Gracie Abrams is ruling the airwaves, holding steady at No. 1 for a second week with her track That’s So True.
She joins the ranks of powerhouse female artists like Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish who have dominated the top spot this year, with female artists claiming the No. 1 position for 25 weeks in 2024, including an unbroken streak of 16 weeks.
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Gretta Ray made an unforgettable return to the stage during Missy Higgins’ ARIA Hall of Fame induction at the 2024 ARIA Awards.
The Melbourne-based singer-songwriter joined a powerhouse lineup including Amy Shark, Angie McMahon, G Flip, and Higgins herself for a moving performance of “Scar” amid Higgins’ induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. The show marked Ray’s first performance in six months after recovering from a severe heart infection.
“This was my first moment back on stage in 6 months, and I cannot express how good it felt and how thankful I am,” the “Upgraded” singer wrote on Instagram. Reflecting on the experience, she called it a “dream come true” to share the stage with Higgins, one of her biggest musical inspirations. “Missy is such a giant part of what inspired me to pursue a career in music, and I am so lucky to have her to look up to and learn from.”
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The ARIA Awards marked the culmination of months of recovery, and Ray’s return to the spotlight was as much a personal triumph as a musical one. She went on to share a poignant memory of walking through Sydney city, listening to Higgins’ ARIA chart-topping album The Second Act.
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“Yesterday morning I walked around Hyde Park listening to the title track of her latest album on repeat, thinking about her lyrics but it’s intermission, life’s calling me back… How lucky am I to still feel so tightly held by her songs all these years later, and to sing them alongside her wtf !” she said, adding, “A dream come true.”
Earlier this year, Ray revealed her battle with infective endocarditis, a rare and severe heart infection that left her hospitalized in London for five weeks.
“I wanted to let you know that the sickness I am recovering from is a rare disease called infective endocarditis – a severe infection in the heart that for me, caused a multitude of distressing repercussions,” she explained in an Instagram post on July 30.
“It happened very suddenly and frighteningly, and as a result, took a moment to be diagnosed. Nonetheless I am so, so lucky that I caught it early, and landed in such a great hospital here in London that took amazing care of me. I was then transferred to a second hospital – one that is famous for dealing with this particular disease.”
The illness led to the cancellation of her remaining 2024 shows, including a showcase at BIGSOUND, as she focused on her recovery.
Ray documented the harrowing journey on social media, explaining the toll it took on her physically and emotionally. “I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love on my latest post, you are all so incredibly kind and it really means the world to me, thank you x,” Ray wrote in an update to fans in July.
“I wanted to clarify that luckily I’m not having to deal with this experience on my own – due to the seriousness of my condition my family are here in London taking care of me I am in good hands here in a really good hospital. Just taking it day by day. Lots of love.”
Ray’s career has been defined by her remarkable talent and early achievements. In 2016, she won Triple J Unearthed and the prestigious Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, launching her into the national spotlight.
Her debut album, Begin to Look Around, was released in 2021 and earned nominations for an ARIA Award and a J Award, while her sophomore album, Positive Spin, followed in 2023, earned critical acclaim and a shortlist nod for the Australian Music Prize. The single “Heartbreak Baby” further cemented her reputation, receiving a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2024 APRA Music Awards.
The 2024 ARIA Awards delivered a night of unforgettable performances. The Pixies surprised audiences with a world TV exclusive of “Where Is My Mind,” Kane Brown performed alongside Troy Cassar-Daley with a stirring vocal cameo from Kasey Chambers, and Jessica Mauboy collaborated with 3% and Julian Hamilton of The Presets for a high-energy set featuring “Won’t Stop” and “Our People.” A
Ava Max brought the house down with a medley of hits, and emerging talents CYRIL, Becca Hatch, and Budjerah delivered a genre-bending showcase.
Missy Higgins’ induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame at the 2024 ARIA Awards was nothing short of a love letter to her iconic career and the profound influence she’s had on Australian music.
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Held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Gadigal land on Nov. 20, the event honored Higgins’ two decades of chart-topping hits, emotional storytelling, and unwavering authenticity.
The night was capped by a powerhouse performance featuring Higgins alongside fellow powerhouse performers Amy Shark, Angie McMahon, Gretta Ray, and drum dynamo G Flip — who nabbed “Song of the Year” award for “The Worst Person Alive”. Together, they delivered a high-energy medley of Missy’s most beloved songs.
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In her emotional ARIA Hall of Fame Induction speech prior to the performance, Higgins said, “I really have to gather myself. What an incredible honour it is to accept this award and to stand up here tonight in front of all you guys, my music pals my music industry family. Some of you I’ve been touring alongside for over 23 years. And I feel so bloody fortunate to have shared this journey with you all.”
Higgins didn’t just reflect on her career but also made a powerful call to action for the Australian music industry, throwing her support behind homegrown artists.
“The young singer-songwriter just starting out won’t be as fortunate as me,” she explained. “We have to keep demanding local content here. We can’t lose Australian stories. We lose that, we lose who we are.”
Since her 2004 debut, The Sound of White, Higgins has been a force in Australian music. The album, which included unforgettable tracks like “Scar” and “The Special Two,” achieved 12-times platinum certification and spent seven non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Her follow-ups—On A Clear Night (2007) and The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle (2012)—also soared to No. 1.
Her latest record, The Second Act, released in September via EMI Australia, continued the streak, becoming her fourth album to top the ARIA Albums Chart.
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ discussing her first full-length release in six years in September, Higgins explained, “I generally take really big breaks in between albums and then when I come back, I’m immersed in the process. I’m very obsessed with it, and it becomes my entire life for a while. It’s like the ‘birth, death, rebirth’ circle. Going around and around.”
Missy also picked up the Best Australian Live Act award for her Second Act tour, which has sold over 100,000 tickets. Reflecting on the tour, she shared, “I was in tears at the beginning of this tour because I didn’t know how I was going to sing these songs every night,” adding that it turned out to be the “best bloody therapy.”
When news of her prestigious induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame was announced back in September, Higgins said, “I feel very honoured and grateful. So many artists I love and admire are in the ARIA Hall of Fame, so it feels a bit surreal to be joining them. This year has already been really special, now this is going to make it even more memorable.”
The 2024 ARIA Awards were packed with unforgettable performances. The Pixies shocked the audience with a surprise world TV exclusive of their classic “Where Is My Mind.” Down Under supporting Pearl Jam on tour, the ’90s alternative rock icons also recently announced their own Aussie tour, which will see them return to the country next year.
U.S. country star Kane Brown joined Troy Cassar-Daley onstage for a heartfelt duet, with a surprise vocal appearance by Australian music legend Kasey Chambers.
Jessica Mauboy lit up the stage, teaming with Best Hip Hop/Rap winners 3% and Julian Hamilton of The Presets for a stunning rendition of “Won’t Stop” and “Our People.” Rising stars CYRIL, Becca Hatch, and Budjerah delivered a genre-blurring performance that highlighted the future of Australian music, while Ava Max brought a high-energy medley of her hits, including “Sweet but Psycho,” “Kings & Queens,” and her new single collaboration “Forever Young” (ft. David Guetta and Alphaville).
Watch Missy Higgins and Friends perform at the 2024 ARIA Awards here.
Wizkid has released his sixth studio album Morayo on Friday (Nov. 22) via Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records. Morayo, which translates to “I see joy” in Yoruba, is dedicated to his later mother Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023. “Best album I ever made!! Now listen! It’s only up from here!” Wiz […]
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Fresh off his performances at Wednesday night’s (Nov. 20) CMA Awards, Jelly Roll is releasing a new collaboration — this time, with Grammy-nominated group OneRepublic.
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Jelly Roll joined the group for an alternate version of “Hurt,” OneRepublic’s lead single from their July project Artificial Paradise. The song and video for the new version of “Hurt” are out now.
OneRepublic teased the collab in a TikTok video with Jelly Roll on Nov. 21, with a caption for the video noting, “We’ve been waiting for this one.” The clip shows OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder sitting in a car, singing “Hurt,” before the camera pans to Jelly Roll in the seat beside Tedder, with Jelly Roll then picking up the song’s next verse.
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Artificial Paradise marks OneRepublic’s sixth studio album. They’ve previously released a handful of singles from the project, including “Sunshine,” “Runaway,” David Guetta collab “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” as well as “Nobody,” and “Fire” (featuring Meduza and Leony). To date, OneRepublic has earned four top 10 hits on the all-genre Billboard 100, including 2022’s “I Ain’t Worried,” 2014’s “Counting Stars,” 2011’s “The Good Life,” and their feature on Timbaland’s 2007 hit “Apologize.”
Jelly Roll recently earned his first Billboard 200 album debut with his project Beautifully Broken, which features the hit songs “Liar” and “I Am Not Okay.” He’s earned six No. 1 songs on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and is currently on his headlining The Beautifully Broken Tour, which visits Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 26.
Both OneRepublic and Jelly Roll were both previously on the lineup for the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, which made stops at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, Washington, D.C’s Capital One Arena and Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center, among other venues.
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