Each week we take you through the hottest new shows and those about to sell out so you don’t miss out on tickets. This week we’ve got three newly announced shows going on sale on Friday! 

KATE TEMPEST: THE WORDSMITH 

In our opinion Kate Tempest is one of the greatest lyricists of our time, a truly unique artist who has managed to hold her own in both literary and hip hop circles, one of the first acts to truly prove that lyrical music can be regarded as poetic. She’s released poetry volumes, written plays, won The Ted Hughes Prize, and been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, oh, and we nearly forgot about her Sunday Times best selling novel. Get yourself a ticket for this one when they go on sale 10am Friday…

CARAVAN PALACE: FRENCH ELECTRO-JAZZ 

This Parisian band head to UK shores next year, bringing their hedonistic house and vintage jazz for full effect. Their last album ignited a two year whirlwind of touring at clubs and festivals in a true word of mouth fashion, and with a new record on the way, things are about to get big…

 

CHARLI XCX: ALT-POP QUEEN 

Charli XCX has helped in the creation of some of the biggest pop tunes of the 10’s, includiong Icona Pop’s 2012 smash hit ‘I Love It’ and Iggy Azalea’s 2014 chart-topping hit ‘Fancy’. She’s also released two varied albums in her won right with the edgy sound of 2013 debut album ‘True Romance’, and 2014 follow up ‘Sucker’.

 

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA – METTAVOLUTION

Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have embarked on the next chapter of their 20 year career together with new album ‘Mettavolution’, a record which brings together their shimmering, hummingbird flourishes and extraordinary engine room, rhythm section. Check out this video for proof.

 

 THE HOUSE & GARAGER ORCHESTRA:  WEEKEND PARTY 

It’s a Saturday night, and a chance to hear some absolutely nostalgic tunes in a new light with The House & Garage Orchestra. They revamp classic garage hits like ‘Movin’ Too Fast, and give them a string section, plus a whole lot of brass. This is one to have your dancing shoes on for…