O2 Academy Bournemouth

The world's leading tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. This outstanding show recreates the magic of Coldplay live featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and LED wristbands, through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last two decades, including “Yellow”, “Paradise” and “A Sky Full Of Stars”, through to “Higher Power” and “My Universe”.

The world's leading tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. 

This outstanding show recreates the magic of Coldplay live featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and LED wristbands, through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last two decades, including “Yellow”, “Paradise” and “A Sky Full Of Stars”, through to “Higher Power” and “My Universe”.

Regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music, GRAMMY award winner St. Vincent heads out on her ‘All Born Screaming Tour’.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restriction: 8+ (Under 14s must be accompanied)

California based double GRAMMY-nominated rock’n’roll band Rival Sons head out their UK & European headline tour.

One of the UK’s best loved Depeche Mode tribute act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

2025 sees the band are embark on their ‘European Violation Tour’, filled with hits and fan favourites but with a nod to the 35th anniversary of the legendary Violator album.

Expect to hear all your favourite emo classics from a full live band playing My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, Yellowcard, Good Charlotte, Panic! At The Disco and so many more.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 11 January 2025. 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.

BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s sees Vernon Kay hit the road with a record box time machine, featuring some of the greatest tunes of the decade, from the Shamen to The Prodigy, Snap! To Underworld, JX to Ultra Nate and on and on and on.

The 1990s were of course the very best era for dance sounds so stand by for the ultimate nostalgia night.

The Amy Winehouse Experience provides an authentic tribute featuring Caroline Lowe as Amy Winehouse, plus a full backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop.

Cian Ducrot returns with his second album Little Dreaming, the follow up to 2023’s debut Victory.

Little Dreaming sees the singer showcase dazzling ‘70s and ‘80s-tinged sounds –– all the while baring his soul through heartfelt, authentic songwriting.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restriction: 8+ (Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult) 

The Cat Empire’s return with their vibrant tenth studio album Bird in Paradise, breaking new ground with the most languages ever featured on a Cat Empire record.

Bird in Paradise is a kaleidoscope of cultures woven into their unmistakable sound, making every track a global experience.

After forming in Florida in 1997, New Found Glory were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. 

New Found Glory has always been about the same thing - honesty, community, and positivity. The band's ethos has never wavered; they always strive to be the friend you always need and always understands you.

Award winning comedian, actor and podcaster Babatunde Aléshé is back with his latest show ‘High Expectations’ as he discusses family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco.

Show start time: 8pm

Global music superstar JADE heads out on tour in celebration of her debut solo album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!.

Australian singer and songwriter Ziggy Alberts is set to captivate fans on his 2025 ‘New Love Tour’, celebrating the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, New Love.

Featuring hit singles “New Love”, “Where Does the Love Go?” and “I’m With You”, the latest record marks a return to simplicity and authenticity, blending folk, rock and country influences to create a cohesive yet dynamic listening experience.

Glastonbury rockers REEF celebrate 30 years since the release of their album Replenish with a special headline UK Tour to mark the occasion.

Thirty years later, with number one albums, countless tours and a string of massive hits under their belts, REEF are shining bright as ever, passion undimmed and thoroughly looking forward to revisiting where it all started. 

Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. To celebrate, they have extended their greatest hits tour, following a fully sold out run in 2024. 

Expect to hear hit tracks including “Pure”, “The Life Of Riley”, “Change”, “Three Lions” and more. 

Peter Hook & The Light head out on a UK tour during which they will perform New Order’s seventh studio album Get Ready in its entirety, alongside a selection of the most seminal tracks from the rich back catalogues of both Joy Division and New Order.

UK ragga-metal legends Skindred head out on their UK tour.

South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes returns with her second album Juniper.

A stunningly candid and fearless body of work, Crookes delivers a record that is both emotionally raw and sonically rich; humorous, heartbreaking and profoundly human.

Brighton-based alternative musician and multidisciplinary creative James Marriott heads out on his 2025 UK Tour.

Electronic music pioneer, revered songwriter and renowned musician, Gary Numan heads out on his UK tour to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his seminal album Telekon.

Performing the album live in its entirety, fans can expect to hear classic tracks "We Are Glass", "I Die: You Die" and "This Wreckage", along with a selection of greatest hits from across his iconic back catalogue. 

Cast are back with their tour ’30 Years of All Change’, celebrating their debut album All Change.  

This tour will see the band play the album in full, expect to hear the uplifting melodic rush of “Alright” and “Finetime”, their two top ten hits “Sandstorm” and “Walkaway” and many more.

Sheffield legends Heaven 17 head out tour with a difference. Joining them on across the UK is by BAFTA-nominated director James Strong, who will document their touring journey and chat to some of the group’s biggest fans. 

Join Heaven 17 in their momentous celebration of the band, the fans and the endless classic hits they have created. 

Line up - Lisa Lashes, Tidy Boys, Lisa Pin Up, BK, Signum, Public Domain, Lee Haslam 

Curfew 1am

Power trio Moving Pictures is one of Europe’s top tributes to Canada’s finest export, Rush. A band at the top of their game, they play with the same precision and energy that made Rush such a beloved band.

2025 is the 10th anniversary of Rush's last ever tour, 'R40', when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue.

Moving Pictures will bring you that same retrospective as part of their tour.

Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Legend. Legend remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, featuring timeless classics such as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," and "Three Little Birds." The album's enduring impact has introduced generations of fans to Bob Marley's music, spreading his messages of love, unity, and resistance worldwide.

World-famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters celebrate over 30 years of music from the now legendary band, Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.

They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show for any rock music fan.

Slade’s unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. 

Their chart career has spanned six decades with hits including “Far Far Away”, "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll. 

Tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, & Joyce, The Smyths head out on the road playing a ‘best of’ and much more from the canon of Manchester’s greatest indie band.

Guns 2 Roses are the only tribute band of Guns N Roses to be approved by Axl’s Axe Warriors and have performed live with four different members of Guns N Roses over the years.

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.

After multiple sold-out tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and bringing their biggest and wildest tour yet, ‘We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!’ with support from The Bottom Line.    

Hot on the heels of their latest album All Hands On Deck, get ready for massive singalongs, non-stop energy, and full-throttle punk covers like never before. If you thought their last tours were wild, this one’s an absolute monster.

Curfew 10pm

In 2010, Scouting For Girls amplified the success of their self-titled debut album with their follow-up Everybody Wants To Be On TV, which featured hits including “This Ain’t A Love Song” and “Posh Girls”.

Now Scouting For Girls commemorate the album’s 15th anniversary with a special celebratory tour which will see them mix songs from the album with all of their biggest hits.