10 Must-See Music Events in the UK 28 - 30 April
No plans for the upcoming weekend? Well, fear not because there are plenty of amazing events happening all across the UK. You'll be asking for a break once you've checked this cool guide on how to plan your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Choose from our selection of the hottest gigs in the UK and find a lot more events on TicketSelect
1. Hotter Than Hell (Tribute to Kiss) in Inverness, 28 April 2017
If you miss the flashy and glamourous 80’s bands, then you definitely have to see this rockin’ show from Hotter than Hell – the ultimate Kiss Tribute Band. If you grew up with the legendary songs from KISS and are still baffled by their otherworldly make-up and costumes, you will surely enjoy this blazing gig. So rock-on once more while listening to the amazingly popular songs like ‘I Was Made for Lovin' You’, ‘Love Gun’, and ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’.
2. Charlotte Church in Brighton, 28 April 2017
This Friday you have the chance to see the wonderfully talented Charlotte Church in Brighton. Charlotte is an amazing singer, songwriter, television presenter, and actress. She began her career as a classical singer and soon after she moved on to indie pop music. Although she is a rather young artist, she managed to sell more than 10 million records worldwide. So go ahead, book your tickets and don’t miss this great show.
3. The Shimmer Band in London, 28 April 2017
Witness a truly explosive psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll with The Shimmer Band this Friday in London. They have the knack, the thrill, and the outflowing attitude that will guarantee a truly stunning concert. The band recently sold out a full run of headlines all across the UK with plenty more to come. So make sure you catch up with these wild-spirited rockers for an epic live show experience.
4. Hayseed Dixie in Inverness, 28 April 2017
Hayseed Dixie is a quite unusual American tribute band as they perform a unique mixture of covers of popular hard rock songs. They’ve introduced fusion elements of bluegrass and rock ‘n’ roll music, actually creating a new music genre called ‘Rockgrass’. They were originally named AC/Dixie as a tribute to the iconic AC/DC hard rock band but due to the trademark infringement laws, they had to change it to Hayseed Dixie. So get your air guitar ready because this is really a show you don’t want to miss.
5. Al Stewart in Edinburgh, 29 April 2017
Al Stewart is a folk-rock singer and songwriter, part of the well-known British folk revival from the 60’s and 70’s and a key figure on the British music scene. He played at the first Glastonbury Festival. He managed to combine his unique sound with historical legends and the outcome is truly wonderful. Stewart is known for his popular hit single ‘Year of the Cat’ from 1976, also the title of his platinum album.
6. Kings Of Lyon in Belfast, 29 April 2017
The stage is on fire this Saturday as the Kings of Lyon are performing at the Empire Music Hall in Belfast. They are known as the absolute best and most vibrant tribute band to the Kings of Leon and have been pushed to the top due to their flamboyant and youthful vibe building a massive, enviable UK following. Get ready to see their performance and listen to songs like “Sex on Fire”, “Molly’s Chambers”, and “Use Somebody”.
7. The Sherlocks in Oxford, 29 April 2017
They're fresh, they’re energetic, and they’re ready to take over the stage at the Academy in Oxford. The Sherlocks are a rather new indie rock band but they managed to build quite a following with their crisp sound and vitality. After starting their UK tour at the beginning of 2017, The Sherlocks announced the release of their debut album 'Live for The Moment’ later this year. Catch them live this Saturday and enjoy a great show.
8. Red Hot Chilli Pipers in Sheffield, 30 April 2017
Hot, hot, hot with a pinch of spice! The Red Hot Chilli Pipers managed to combine guitars, drums, and keyboards with elements of traditional pipe and contemporary pieces creating an unexpected fusion called 'bagrock'. They are performing many popular songs of classic bands such as Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Smoke on the Water’ by Deep Purple, ‘Clocks’ by Coldplay, and many more.
9. Shakin Stevens in Tunbridge Wells, 30 April 2017
This artist needs no further introduction as he was the biggest selling UK artist in 1980. Prepare for an energy overdose with Shakin' Stevens this Sunday at the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall. You are going to rock and roll all evening while listening to top-charting songs like ‘Green Door’, ‘Oh Julie’, ‘This Ole House’, and ‘Marie, Marie’. He re-entered the UK Top 40 chart with his well-known Christmas song ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’.
10. Future Islands in Brighton, 30 April 2017
Future Islands is a synth-pop, indie, rock, and pop American band established in 2006 but it only gained popularity after a memorable gig on David Letterman’s Late Show. Their single ‘Seasons’ was considered to be the best song of 2014 so the band took off once again. Now, Future Islands returns with new album called ‘The Far Field’. See their live performance this Sunday at the Brighton Dome and listen to songs like ‘Dove’, ‘Beach Foam’, ‘Heart Grows Old’, and ‘Tin Man’.
