Dive into Leeds' pulsating music scene at the iconic O2 Academy, where a medley of events promises an exhilarating experience for music lovers. From the rhythmic beats of Indie Thursdays to the nostalgic tunes of Travis and the electrifying energy of Bongo's Bingo, each event offers a unique celebration of sound and culture. This series brings together renowned artists and emerging talents, creating an unforgettable blend of genres and performances that cater to diverse musical tastes. Whether you're a fan of rock, house, or indie, there's something for everyone at this musical haven.

Unveiling Leeds' Vibrant Music Scene: A Festive Journey

Prepare for an unforgettable musical journey at O2 Academy Leeds in 2025, featuring a series of iconic events. From the farewell tour of British rock band You Me At Six to the electronic mastery of Orbital, the psychedelic vibes of The Flaming Lips, and Martin Kemp's nostalgic 80s DJ set, there's something for every music lover. These events promise to deliver exhilarating performances that celebrate music history and cultural impact.

A Musical Farewell and Electrifying Celebrations: Major Events at O2 Academy Leeds in 2025

Get ready to experience a musical extravaganza at O2 Academy Leeds, as a series of unforgettable events are lined up for 2025. From the farewell tour of British rock legends You Me At Six to the spirited performances of The Mary Wallopers, the ethereal sounds of Orbital, and the psychedelic brilliance of The Flaming Lips, there's something for every music enthusiast. Add to that, Martin Kemp's ultimate 80s DJ set promises a night of nostalgia and fun. Let's dive into the details of these exciting events and the artists behind them.

O2 Academy Leeds: A Spectacular Lineup of Iconic Music Events in 2025

The O2 Academy Leeds is set to host a series of unforgettable concerts and events, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists across multiple genres. From the electrifying live shows of The Mary Wallopers to the nostalgic farewell tour of You Me At Six, and the groundbreaking electronic sounds of Orbital, this series offers something for everyone. Fans of psychedelic rock can look forward to The Flaming Lips, while Martin Kemp will bring the ultimate 80s DJ set to the stage. Each event promises a unique experience, celebrating both musical milestones and timeless classics.

O2 Academy Leeds: A Musical Journey Through Time and Genre

Get ready for an electrifying experience at the O2 Academy Leeds with three incredible events featuring diverse musical acts. From the innovative electronic sounds of Orbital, the psychedelic rock journey with The Flaming Lips, to an 80s nostalgia trip with Martin Kemp, each event promises a unique and thrilling atmosphere. Discover the artistry and cultural significance of these performances, celebrating music that transcends time and genre.

Unforgettable Nights at O2 Academy: From Electronic Beats to Psychedelic Rock

Martin Kemp returns for his annual ‘Back To The 80s’ showdown. Join Martin as he trades his bass for the decks and spins the biggest and best hits from the 1980s.

Expect non-stop nostalgia, retro throwbacks, huge production and an unstoppable sing-along. Dig out those 80s clothes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and yes, fancy dress is encouraged!

Martin Kemp: The Ultimate Back To The 80's DJ Set

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American psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips continue their celebrations of the 20th anniversary of their classic album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, a sci-fi-themed quasi-concept record that cast The Flaming Lips’ most playful and profound songs to date; in a wondrous swirl of ambient electronics, digital beats, and psychedelic splendor.

The Flaming Lips

Orbital, the Sevenoaks-born brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, have crafted a vast catalogue of ambitious yet accessible electronic music, informed by a wide range of genres such as ambient, electro, punk, and film scores.

Orbital

British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK for their farewell tour. Over a career spanning 20 years, YMAS have some amazing career highs including two No.1 albums, world tours, streams that topped over a billion worldwide and faces that have graced the covers of multiple magazines across the globe. These shows mark a celebratory end to their reign as one of the UK's much-loved rock bands.

You Me At Six: The Final Nights Of Six

The Mary Wallopers head out to play their biggest UK live shows to date. With sold tours across the globe, TV appearances and blistering festival sets, The Mary Wallopers tour their latest brilliant EP, Home Boy Home.

The Mary Wallopers

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourite folk and Americana artists, while building a huge online audience. Now crafting his own unique pop hits for fans of George Ezra and Lewis Capaldi, Myles is set to take the world by storm.

Myles Smith: We Were Never Strangers

Get ready to experience the legendary electronic artist Caribou, aka Dan Snaith, as he heads back out on the road with new music. 

Known for his dynamic live performances, featuring a full band and immersive visuals, Caribou captivates audiences with his signature painterly, electronic style. 

Caribou

James Bay is back with his fourth full-length LP, Changes All The Time, that features the brilliant, star-studded single “Up All Night” with contributions from Noah Kahan and The Lumineers. This latest album showcases Bay’s evolution as a guitarist and a songwriter, pushing the boundaries of his sound into new horizons.

James Bay

A cornerstone of the UK tribute scene, Antarctic Monkeys’ live show has the power, passion and creative edge to whip audiences into a frenzy while delivering the powerful tunes of Arctic Monkeys the way they should be.

Antarctic Monkeys

Brothers Osborne are one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together. The Grammy-winning country music duo are touring their latest, self-titled album. Brothers John and TJ Osborne are leaders of a progressive and still classic school of country music, and the faces of the new generation of Nashville.

Brothers Osborne: Might As Well Be Us World Tour

The Southmartins are a talented crew of musicians fronted by a vocal dead-ringer for Paul Heaton. They produce a lively take on the back catalogue of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins; expect to be treated to the likes of “Happy Hour”, “Perfect 10”, “Rotterdam”, “Don't Marry Her”, “Me and The Farmer”, “Song For Whoever”... and many more.

The Southmartins

World-famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters will take you on a journey spanning more than two decades of music from the legendary Foo Fighters. They have built an incredible reputation, even heralded by Dave Grohl himself.

UK Foo Fighters will be joined by Royal Monster, the definitive tribute to Royal Blood and the most authentic performance of the rock duo.

UK Foo Fighters

The Love Train, a real-life “Disco Inferno”, has the power to transport crowds back to the glorious and carefree days of platform shoes and polyester. Boogie the night away to a soundtrack of A-Z disco classics, led by your DJ ‘Brutus Gold’, along with his cohort of 70s throwbacks; fully loaded with over-inflated egos and unparalleled dancing ability. Flaunt your flares and get on board the Love Train. 

Brutus Gold presents Love Train Christmas Disco Ball

Sheffield quintet While She Sleeps are already one of British metal’s biggest stars, and they tour their huge sixth studio album, Self Hell, a record packed full of confident, stadium-prepared anthems.

While She Sleeps

Bradford rap collective, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are back with their bass-driven bangers and club-charged anthems.

Bad Boy Chiller Crew

Music pioneers The Damned bring their 80s line-up back together with the return of Rat Scabies. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray will play shows on their UK tour, for what will be the first time this line-up has played together in 35 years, since 1989. 

The Damned

Glasgow’s multiple BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning songwriting giants Travis head out on their ‘Raze The Bar Tour’ in support of their tenth studio album L.A Times, a bold new era for Travis and an incredible achievement; 25 years since their huge breakthrough No.1 album, The Man Who.

Travis

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens”, “Roll To Me” and many more. 

Following a long hiatus, 2022 saw the release of their Top 5 album Fatal Mistakes, now Del Amitri head back out on tour with new music. 

Del Amitri

Scottish four-piece The Snuts hit the road in support of their third album, Millennials, a tight, taut masterclass in songwriting and production, packed full of songs that attack subjects affecting the youth of today.

The Snuts

Shed Seven head out a very special 30th-anniversary tour, delivering a career-spanning set, as well as tracks from their acclaimed No.1 album A Matter of Time. 

Shed Seven will joined by special guests The Sherlocks. 

Shed Seven

Remi Wolf takes to the stage on the ‘The Big Ideas Tour’, the title of her sophomore album. Remi’s sense of self and musicianship is on full display on Big Ideas, a magnum opus of guitar-smashing, hair-raising, soul-bearing, lung-filling, life-altering bangers.

Remi Wolf

Australian powerhouse party-starters Confidence Man are back with their third studio release 3AM (LA LA LA). The pop-dance delinquents want to whisk you away from the dull wasteland of modern mediocrity, pump up the volume and, with their typical unseriousness, crash-land on the dancefloor. Confidence Man 3.0 are naughtier, ravier, and ready for lift-off.

Confidence Man

Embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey with The Wailers as they commemorate the anniversary of Bob Marley's iconic album Legend. Under the visionary leadership of Aston Barrett Jr., expect a fusion of nostalgic melodies and modern reggae beats, creating an experience that is both memorable and invigorating. 

The Wailers

Mercury-nominated troubadour Jake Bugg returns with his rock-driven sixth album A Modern Day Distraction, fiery and engaged, the record was born out of a frustration of societal inequality.

Jake Bugg

Beabadoobee heads out on her headline tour in support of her latest album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin and long-term collaborator and bandmate Jacob Bugden. It’s a deeply self-assured record with a vast sonic scope of rock and pop.

Beabadoobee

Critically acclaimed, chart-topping British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man, tours his third studio album, What Do You Believe In?, the follow-on to 2021’s No.1, Life By Misadventure. 

A significant milestone in Rag'n'Bone Man's illustrious career, his latest release showcases his evolution as an artist, his roots and his profound personal journey. It's dipped in hip hop, soul and blues alongside his signature soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. 

Rag'n'Bone Man: What Do You Believe In?

Acclaimed Irish rock band The Saw Doctors carry the torch of resilience and infectious energy. The eight-piece are delighted to welcome back founding band member, Pearse Doherty, who brings his talents on bass guitar, vocals, penny whistle and wooden flute. 

The Saw Doctors

Under the moniker Still Woozy, Portland-based singer-songwriter and producer Sven Gamsky blends his distinctive dreamy melodies with innovative soundscapes. 

A unique and influential force in the contemporary music landscape, he tours his sophomore album, Loveseat, the follow-up to his 2021 debut, If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What Is.

Still Woozy: Loveseat Tour

GRAMMY-Award nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw is heading out on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Chariot.

Gavin DeGraw

Dizzee Rascal hits the road to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his platinum-selling fourth album, Tongue ‘N’ Cheek, the record that includes his landmark No.1 singles, “Bonkers”, “Dance Wiv Me”, “Holiday” and “Dirtee Disco”.

Dizzee Rascal 15th Anniversary Tour

The last gang in town The Libertines, are back with their newest album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade. The Libertines’ once-seen-never-forgotten live shows are here to save humanity from holograms, virtual reality and AI auto-tune, so switch off your pocket-held marketing machine and come and experience raw analogue euphoria at the hands of these delirious musical chaos-mongers. 

The Libertines

SOFT PLAY are back to ignite venues with their first headline tour in six years and to deliver banger after banger from their latest album, Heavy Jelly.

Soft Play

Public Service Broadcasting have been “teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future” for over a decade, and they’re back with new music and a UK tour, the first for the four-piece since their ‘Bright Magic’ album tour.

Public Service Broadcasting

Since forming in 2013, Blossoms have enjoyed widespread success and acclaim. They’re back with their latest brilliant album, Gary, produced by the band’s regular collaborator James Skelly of The Coral, alongside Jungle’s Josh-Lloyd Watson, and CMAT has also co-written two tracks on the album.

Blossoms

Ben Howard celebrates ten years of his critically acclaimed UK No.1, second album, ‘I Forget Where We Were’. 

The tour marks the first time Ben has revisited an album retrospectively and will perform it through in its entirety. Fans can also expect live performances of songs from around the album’s initial release, including B-sides and rarities. 

Ben Howard

British indie rock icons The Wedding Present are heading out on tour to mark the 35th anniversary of their debut album, Bizarro.

The Wedding Present: Bizarro 35th Anniversary Tour

One of the biggest bands of their era, indie rock band The Enemy consist of their original and only line up of Tom Clarke (vocals/guitar), Andy Hopkins (bass) and Liam Watts (drums). 

The Enemy released their debut Platinum album We’ll Live And Die In These Towns in 2007 which made a phenomenal impact, featuring their Top 10 hits “Had Enough” and “Away From Here”. 

The Enemy

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with his terrace style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and stadium worthy grooves.

Tom Meighan

Masked Manchester rapper Meekz is back with his latest release Tru, which follows his debut mixtape Respect The Come Up.

Meekz

UK glam rock band The Struts and English singer and songwriter Barns Courtney come together to co-headline ‘The Grand Union Tour’.

The Struts & Barns Courtney

Winners of both the BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 and the BRIT Rising Star Award, London-based quintet The Last Dinner Party hit the road on their headline tour in support of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy.

The Last Dinner Party

Bobbys Freshers Disco

Projekt is the North's largest weekly indoor music festival dedicated to the house music scene. Get ready for an electrifying experience with top-tier DJs, pulsating beats, and an unbeatable atmosphere with the finest house tracks from both established and emerging artists. 

Projekt

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 24 August 2024. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Day Fever is bringing the party to town. With perfect party music, personally curated by Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers and Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and the gang, they guarantee it’ll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times.

Day Fever

Comedian Kane Brown combines his fearless delivery with honest and sincere observations in his latest tour, ‘Don’t Listen To Me’.

Kane Brown: Don't Listen To Me

Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing to all your favourite disco, pop and dance classics at the legendary Disco For Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party.

It's going to be a boogie night to remember.

Discos For Grown Ups - 70s, 80s, 90s Disco Party

Sorry, this show has been cancelled and there aren't any plans to reschedule. You'll be able to get a full refund from wherever you bought your tickets, and your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Glasville

British pop band The Vamps are heading back out on the road to celebrate their tenth anniversary, playing their debut album Meet The Vamps in its entirety as well as throwing in some other fan favourites.

The Vamps - Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour

Bongo’s Bingo, the award-winning original bingo rave phenomenon, returns. A twist on the traditional game, expect rave intervals, dance-offs, sing-a-longs, big prizes and loads of surprises. Tickets sell out fast, so don't hang around.

Bongo's Bingo

Spinning all your favourite classics to make you want to dance all night... It's indie rock’n’roll for us!

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