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The 1975 announce UK tour – get your presale code and tickets here | Music | Entertainment
The 1975 tickets are out soon (Image: GETTY)
The 1975 are unstoppable right now.
After a sensational headline slot at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in August, 2023, they are now gearing up to hit the road once again.
Earlier this year they wowed over 500,000 music fans with their “At The Very Best” tour, where they played arenas across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Asia and New Zealand.
This came just after they released their widely-loved fifth studio album, Being Funny in a Foreign Language, hit store shelves. And they are not done just yet.
The band, which is fronted by Matty Healy, just announced a brand new sequel tour beginning in February 2024: Still… At Their Very Best Tour.
The 1975’s ‘Still… At Their Very Best Tour’ begins February 9, 2024.
This 22-date tour will send the band across the UK through such cities as London and Glasgow before arriving in Europe, where they’ll play FRance, Denmark, Norway, Germany and many other countries in an expansive event.
Tickets for this enormous tour are going on sale at the end of the week, but you can get presale access right now if you know where to look.
Here’s what you need to know…
Matty Healy with The 1975 at Leeds Festival 2023 (Image: Getty)
The 1975 presale codes
The 1975 are holding three separate presale events before the general onsale tickets come out at the end of the week.
The presale tickets are being released throughout the week, and savvy fans will be able to get their hands on a presale code right here.
Here’s the breakdown of how to get your presale tickets:
LIVE NATION PRESALE
Live Nation is holding its own presale event in the middle of the week, and it is extremely easy for anyone to get presale access. All you have to do is . Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to gain access to .
THE 1975 PRESALE
The 1975 are also holding their own presale event – and it’s just as easy as the Live Nation event to get involved. The band are asking their fans to register their interest in the show (or shows) they want to attend and wait for a code to appear in their email inbox. At the time of writing, these presale codes or links are expected to appear before Wednesday – but stay tuned to Express.co.uk for more updates.
THREE PRESALE
Mobile phone network Three is also holding its own presale event. This will be exclusively available to Three account holders, allowing them to gain access to tickets before anyone else (much like O2’s Priority situation). You can learn more about signing up to Three here, and you .
After you’ve got your presale codes and links for The 1975’s upcoming UK tour, scroll down to find out when and where you can get your tickets this week.
The 1975 at Lollapalooza Festival (Image: Getty)
When do The 1975 presale tickets come out?
The 1975 are releasing presale tickets to their Still… At Their Very Best Tour across this week, beginning Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10am.
Here’s when and where you can get yours:
Three presale and The 1975’s official presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10am. You .
Live Nation is holding its own presale event, and that begins the following day on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 10am.
These presale events are limited, and will only last until general onsale tickets are released at the end of the week. But fear not, if you missed out on presale tickets, you can still get yours by scrolling down…
The 1975 are hitting the road in February (Image: PH)
When do The 1975 tickets come out?
The 1975 tickets come out Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10am.
These tickets will be available at a number of online retailers, including Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Here’s a full list of where you can get your tickets to The 1975’s Still… At Their Very Best Tour this week:
For more details on when, where, and at which venues Matty and the rest of The 1975 will be playing the UK in February and March in 2024, here’s a full list of what’s going on:
Where are The 1975 playing in the UK?
The 1975 ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK & Europe 2024 Tour Dates:
- Fri 09/02/24 – Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro – []
- Mon 12/02/24 – London, UK, The O2 – []
- Tue 13/02/24 – London, UK, The O2 – []
- Sun 18/02/24 – Manchester, UK, AO Arena – []
- Wed 21/02/24 – Birmingham, UK, Resorts World Arena – []
- Mon 26/02/24 – Lisbon, PT, Campo Pequeno – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Tue 27/02/24 – Madrid, ES, WiZink Center – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Fri 01/03/24 – Paris, FR, Le Zénith – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Sat 02/03/24 – Amsterdam, NL, AFAS Live – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Sun 03/03/24 – Brussels, BE, Forest National – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Tue 05/03/24 – Hamburg, DE, Barclays Arena – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Thu 07/03/24 – Oslo, NO, Oslo Spektrum – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Fri 08/03/24 – Stockholm, SE, Annexet – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Sun 10/03/24 – Copenhagen, DK, KB Hallen – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Tue 12/03/24 – Berlin, DE, Verti Music Hall – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Wed 13/03/24 – Warsaw, PL, Torwar Hall – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Thu 14/03/24 – Prague, CZ, Fortuna Hall – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Sat 16/03/24 – Zürich, CH, Hallenstadion Zurich – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Mon 18/03/24 – Munich, DE, Zenith – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Tue 19/03/24 – Milan, IT, Mediolanum Forum – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Thu 21/03/24 – Frankfurt, DE, Jahrhunderthalle – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
- Fri 22/03/24 – Cologne, DE, Palladium – [BUY TICKETS HERE]
The 1975 ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ North America & Canada 2023 Tour Dates:
- Sat 09/16/23 – Atlanta, GA – Music Midtown
- Fri 09/22/23 – 09/24/23 – Las Vegas, NV – Life Is Beautiful Festival
- Tue 09/26/23 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
- Thu 09/28/23 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
- Sat 09/30/23 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego – Sold Out
- Mon 10/02/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl – Sold Out
- Thu 10/05/23 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
- Sat 10/07/23 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
- Mon 10/09/23 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
- Thu 10/12/23 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
- Tue 10/17/23 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
- Wed 10/18/23 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
- Fri 10/20/23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
- Sun 10/22/23 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – Sold Out
- Mon 10/23/23 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Arena
- Wed 10/25/23 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
- Thu 10/26/23 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
- Sat 10/28/23 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
- Sun 10./29/23 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
- Tue 10/31/23 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
- Thu 11/02/23 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Fri 11/03/23 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
- Sun 11/05/23 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
- Tue 11/07/23 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
- Wed 11/08/23 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
- Fri 11/10/23 – Philadelphia, PA – Well Fargo Arena – Sold Out
- Sun 11/12/23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden – Sold Out
- Tue 11/14/23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – Sold Out
- Wed 11/15/23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden – Sold Out
- Fri 11/17/23 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
- Sat 11/18/23 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena – Sold Out
- Mon 11/20/23 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
- Wed 11/22/23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
- Sun 11/26/23 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
- Mon 11/27/23 – Boise, ID – ExtraMile Arena
- Wed 11/29/23 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
- Fri 12/01/23 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
- Sat 12/02/23 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Jimi Hendrix was on the 8th year of his career when he passed away (Image: Getty)
He passed away at just 27 years old, but Jimi Hendrix left behind a legacy so colossal that even now – nearly 55 years on – his catalogue pulls in almost 4 billion Spotify streams – without new music, a TikTok revival, or a world tour.
With a career of just three official studio albums, some jaw-dropping live recordings, and a reputation built on guitar excellence, Hendrix released songs about the most various themes, and became an icon in his own right.
Here, based on Spotify streams, we rank the ten best songs ever released by Jimi Hendrix:
10. Red House
66,573,251 streams
Pure, raw blues royalty, ‘Red House’ was full of effects and studio experimentation. It first appeared on the UK version of Are You Experienced, though it was cut from the US release.
But onstage, it was a staple – stretching to 15 minutes in some performances, giving Hendrix space to bend notes and wring emotion out of the track.
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9. Crosstown Traffic
81,797,407 streams
Hendrix didn’t do much of what we describe as classic pop, but ‘Crosstown Traffic’ is about as close as he came. The song is short, punchy, and packed with hooks – and even a kazoo solo.
The lyrics are very ‘60s: frustration, psychedelic metaphors, and being stuck in more ways than one. “You’re just like crosstown traffic, so hard to get through.”
8. Castles Made of Sand
88,670,297 streams
One of Hendrix’s most personal and poetic songs, ‘Castles Made of Sand’ tells three different stories about disappointment and loss – all set to a gentle, backwards guitar track. He never explained exactly what it meant, but fans have long read into the lyrics as reflections on his childhood, family turmoil, and feelings of isolation.
It was buried deep in Axis: Bold As Love, but it’s become a cult favourite and a go-to track for die-hard fans.
7. Foxey Lady
107,004,463 streams
‘Foxey Lady’ is Hendrix’s rock star persona at its best. It became a live favourite, often stretching past ten minutes with improvised solos and mid-song antics. On record, it’s tight guitar-focused, and just danceable enough.
It also holds a special place in pop culture, as it’s known to be one of the first riffs players try to learn (and one of the hardest to get right).
6. The Wind Cries Mary
123,235,326 streams
Written after a domestic row with then-girlfriend Kathy Etchingham (her middle name was Mary), this track showed a softer, more lyrical side to Hendrix. The chord changes are jazz-tinged and subtle, while the lyrics hint at regret and longing. Hendrix recorded it in just a few takes, right after a different session ended early.
Producer Chas Chandler was so impressed he insisted they keep it – resulting in a UK top 10 hit in 1967.
5. Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
213,810,183 streams
‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’ was Hendrix at his most explosive – an angry sounding hit recorded in a single take.
Originally a jam session between Hendrix and Steve Winwood under the title Voodoo Chile, the Slight Return version is tighter and louder. The opening riff is one of the most recognisable in the genre, and the song has become a symbol of Hendrix’s power -used by athletes, in films, and as the final song at Woodstock.
4. Hey Joe
328,807,113 streams
Hey Joe was the first single Hendrix released – and it’s often the first one that comes to mind when most of us think of him. But while it’s iconic, it’s also a cover (originally by Billy Roberts) and a little less personal than his later work, even if it changed the trajectory of his career.
Recorded shortly after forming the Experience, the track showed off Hendrix’s bluesy vocal power, his slow-burning solo, and intricate chord progressions. What really made it pop was the Top of the Pops performance in the UK, which turned ‘Hey Joe’ into a national obsession.
3. Little Wing
320,534,570 streams
Clocking in at just over two minutes, ‘Little Wing’ is filled with emotion. Hendrix wrote it as a tribute to a kind of spiritual female figure (part girlfriend, part guardian angel), and also as a glimpse of his soul. Hendrix’s voice is soft and gentle, a contrast to his usual vocal style.
‘Little Wing’ has been covered by everyone from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
2. Purple Haze
382,565,545 streams
With a remarkable opening chord scrape, impressive lyrics and a psychedelic style, ‘Purple Haze’ is the song that made Hendrix a solo star and helped launch the Experience into orbit.
Written in early 1967 and released as a single in the UK, it became an instant counterculture anthem. Its mix of distorted blues and sci-fi surrealism made it a favourite with counterculture kids and guitar students alike.
1. All Along the Watchtower
783,557,802 streams
It’s not even his song, but it almost became one with time – Bob Dylan wrote ‘All Along the Watchtower’, but Hendrix reinvented it completely by layering guitar parts and restyling Dylan’s cryptic verses.
Released in 1968 as part of Electric Ladyland, it became Hendrix’s highest-charting single in the US. Dylan later admitted he was blown away by the cover, adopting Hendrix’s arrangement in his own live performances – making it the definitive version eventually. From the Watchmen film to countless war documentaries, this is still how most people first meet Hendrix’s sound.
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Brian May names his favourite Queen song – and it’s not Bohemian Rhapsody | Music | Entertainment
Queen are one of the most iconic British bands to ever exist and their popularity still persists today, more than 30 years on from the tragic passing of Freddie Mercury. Brian May was a pivotal part of the band as the lead guitarist and he helped to create the songs of Queen that will stay with people forever.
The band are most well-known for songs including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, Under Pressure and We Will Rock You. But Brian May says his favourite songs are the lesser-known from the collection. This is not an uncommon feeling to have among popular artists due to their biggest hits becoming owned by the public due to their extreme popularity.
During a conversation on the One Show, and at the time of the We Will Rock You jukebox musical opening, May revealed the song that he most enjoyed playing live. He said: “I still love playing them all, I have to be honest. I would have to say We Will Rock You. Especially as this is the moment when we’re relaunching the musical that is named after that song. It always gives me a good feeling.”
But when it comes to his favourite song of the band’s, May said The Miracle was his most coveted.
It was a personal song written by Mercury, written shortly before he died and the band have never played it live, likely out of respect for their friend and frontman.
During a Q&A on the band’s YouTube channel, May said: “I’m going to pick a song that not everybody knows out there, which is called The Miracle, which Freddie wrote that I always thought has a strange, unique magic to it.
“Especially because Freddie wrote it at a time when it was very hard for him to be optimistic, and it’s just very beautiful. I’ll go for that.”
Upon its release in 1989, May told Hard ‘N’ Heavy of the hopeful track: “We got pasted to the wall for this in England. Everybody hated it for some reason.
“It’s very uncool to be idealistic in Britain, I suppose, at the moment, and they said, ‘how can they talk about peace’, and all that sort of stuff, then of course, China happened and everything. It seems very relevant to us.”
The song demonstrates that although Mercury knew his life was coming to an end, he still felt a sense of optimism about the future and refused to let his illness get the better of his mind. This could be the reason that May holds the song so dearly that reminds him so vividly of his late friend and his incredible way of thinking.
DJ Fish56octagon teamed up with Mecca Bingo to create the house music track, which has been engineered to recreate the excitement of winning every time you hit play. The house track runs at 128BPM – the heart rate measured at the exact moment a bingo player completed their ticket and won the game.
Called ‘’FULL HOUSE’’, it’s packed with tension-building beats and euphoric highs to mirror the thrill of a jackpot call and the bingo experience. It features pulsing bass lines which builds anticipation with the sound of rushing blood heightening suspense, set against the celebratory clink of glasses.
The song, which is available on Soundcloud crescendos into a euphoric, chest-thumping cry of “house”, followed by a classic music drop with bingo calls woven throughout.
Fish56octagon is renowned for his viral house mixes and signature at-home dressing gown DJ sessions that have earned him over a million followers.
He said: “Innovation is everything in music – you’ve got to keep surprising people, and blending the tension of bingo with the classic build and drop of house felt like the perfect crossover.
“I wanted to capture that electrifying moment when the numbers are dabbed off and you know you’ve won – it’s a proper rush, and that’s what this track is all about.
“House music thrives on that feeling of anticipation and release, and so does bingo – it’s all about the buzz before the drop, or the call that matches your final number.
“We hope this track brings that same energy, whether you’re on the dancefloor, dabbing numbers, or soaking up the summer sunshine.’’
Professor Dan Augustine, medical director at Sports Cardiology, who analysed the heart rate data used to design the track, explained: “We often associate a racing heart with physical exertion, but our experiment shows that the excitement, anticipation and tense nature of a bingo game can trigger the same response.
“A game of bingo can activate a “fight or flight” mode – which releases adrenaline and raises heart rate, even in the absence of movement. As a result, in that ‘full house’, winning moment, our lucky player’s heart rate surged by a whopping 33 per cent – reaching 128 BPM.’’
A study of 2,000 adults commissioned by Mecca Bingo revealed that music taste shifts in summer for 28%. With 41% leaning towards feel-good anthems and 25% craving high-energy, upbeat tunes that match the sunny vibe.
Turns out house music one the go-to genre for 23% of 18-34 year old – and of those as many as 76% say it gives them a ‘winning feeling’, like something brilliant is just around the corner. While more than a third (34%) young fans of house crank it up when doing chores.
Almost four in 10 (39%) say it’s their soundtrack for smashing gym workouts, while it’s the kitchen companion for 29% of the young adults when cooking. And one in five (21%) added a good house tune makes them feel completely unstoppable.
A spokesperson from Mecca Bingo said: “The biggest moment in bingo is undoubtedly when players shout “House!’’ to claim a big jackpot prize, so we wanted to capture that winning feeling in a dance track.
“By combining two classics – bingo and house music – we’ve created something that celebrates the thrill of the win in an entirely new way.”
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