O2 Academy2 Islington

Reuben and the Dark have built a reputation as one of Canada’s most stirring live acts, captivating audiences worldwide with performances with their magnetic stage presence and cinematic, emotionally charged songs.

Coming down to the big smoke from Northampton, The New Real will be bringing their larger-than-life alt-rock sound. Expect heaps of talent throughout the evening with support from Orlando Freak, Kyle T. Hurley & the Boyz, Evenings and Weekends and Greensands.

Austin, Texas-formed breeze-pop group Summer Salt return with their fourth LP Reside, which carries the same effortlessly beautiful melodies, delicate introspection and hazy instrumentation that have coloured the band’s catalogue.

Reside carries Summer Salt’s hallmark aesthetic, a swirl of surf pop, bossa nova and retro indie that evokes long coastal drives and the slow exposure of Polaroid photos on scorching summer afternoons while offering new emotional textures and lyrical depth. 

South African singer and songwriter Tanner Wareham is renowned for his dynamic performances that blend multiple instruments to create a full-band experience. His music spans genres such as pop, funk, reggae, and African pop, delivering upbeat and feel-good tunes that resonate with diverse audiences.

For the first time ever in the UK, WHO SHOT SCOTT is coming in hot with his live show. After a breakout run that’s pushed his sound onto the global stage, WSS is crossing hemispheres to deliver a tour packed with the exhilarating energy and emotional intensity that’s turned him into one of the most electrifying new artists to watch. Known for his high octane performances, fusing punk and hip hop with raw vulnerable storytelling, WHO SHOT SCOTT turns every stage into a surge of emotion and connection.

Self-produced and unapologetically honest, BLÜ EYES is a rising force redefining what vulnerability sounds like in modern pop. 

Her emotionally incisive songwriting explores mental health, identity, and emotional complexity, creating a captivating live experience that feels both cathartic and deeply human. Her debut album, Two People at Once, examines the contrasts we all carry — joy and trauma, light and shadow, and the power of holding conflicting emotions at once. 

Having just released their single “Night Boat to Cairo”, sci-fi-themed metal band Monoptera will be heading down to the O2 Academy Islington for a headline show. Supporting them on the night will be Porcelyne, Blade of Thorns and Metalmorfosys. 

The Prince Experience: Endorphinmachine has been performing funky Prince jams since 2005 and are now firmly established as one of the world’s leading purveyors of Prince’s stunning songs. Also featuring the vocal talents of The Voice UK runner up Jolan, they are taking their show to another level, prepare to be amazed.

Philadelphia's premier Pogues cover band, Bar Dust feature members of Modern Baseball, The Menzingers, Foxtrot and the Get Down and more renowned acts. 

Bar Dust performs rollicking, career spanning sets of the Pogues catalogue, from lesser-known gems to their biggest hits. With multiple sold-out gigs under their belt, the band bring an energetic, Celtic punk tribute to venues and festival stages across the USA and overseas. 

Internationally recognised singer of Queen’s music, Gareth Taylor is known for his remarkable and uncanny resemblance to the vocals of Freddie Mercury.

Gareth Taylor and His Queenies head out on tour for a series of UK dates for what will be their most exciting shows to date. This world-class band have their own image but specialise in performing deep cuts as well as all the greatest hits.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 24 January 2026. 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.

Kawehi is a new breed of musician; a one-woman band from Hawaii who uses technology to carry the weight of a full band on her own.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 9 April 2026. 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.

Mimi Barks has built a sound that is entirely her own. Her work is rooted in the collision of metal, industrial energy and trap, shaped into something she calls doom trap. The music is emotional, heavy and unfiltered, reaching into places that are uncomfortable and turns them into something powerful and strangely beautiful. 

Mimi is known for live performances that feel like emotional exorcisms. Her shows are intense and deeply personal. There is no distance between her and the audience. Every song becomes a release of what she carries inside, and every crowd responds to that honesty. 

Portland, Oregon-based project of Harlee Case and Josh Smith, New Constellations’ chemistry is measured not in years, but in decades. 

The two first recorded together at age 14, laying down tracks in Josh’s bedroom before life sent them each down their own paths. Years of individual growth, songwriting, and craft later, they have now found their way back to each other and to something worth building.

The duo head out on tour in support of their debut album It Comes In Waves, thirteen tracks written and recorded in Portland, it is the record that made this tour inevitable.

The definitive tribute to Oasis, Definitely Mightbe, is the longest established and the most successful and admired tribute Oasis show out there. So, as good as the real thing? Well the legendary Alan McGee thought so when he introduced the band live on stage. So they…..DEFINITELY MIGHTBE.

Hailing from Long Island, singer and songwriter Jared Benjamin is known for emotionally honest pop that blends sharp hooks with vivid, story-forward lyrics. 

He began building momentum through consistent releases and a growing online fanbase, earning attention for tracks that feel personal, cinematic, and easy to soundtrack to real-life moments. 

Hailing from Long Island, singer and songwriter Jared Benjamin is known for emotionally honest pop that blends sharp hooks with vivid, story-forward lyrics. 

He began building momentum through consistent releases and a growing online fanbase, earning attention for tracks that feel personal, cinematic, and easy to soundtrack to real-life moments. 

UK four-piece Runaway Club hit the road for their first ever UK headline tour with their blend of punk, rock and pop and high-energy, hook-driven song writing.

‘Go big or go home’ has been the motivational catchphrase for the Swedish boys in Crashdiet ever since they started out back in the beginning of 2000. 

Their undeniable flirt with the 80s big arena rock bands like Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, Skid Row etc., combined with a notable element of punk, has made them a significant name in the revival of the sleaze and glam (or hair metal) genre. 

In a place where music holds the charm of the past, and the optimism of what’s to come, Cinema Stereo steeps in the balance. This Nashville based, high-energy alternative rock band brings vibrance and vintage musical backbone to the modern world that needs it most. 

Constantly evolving from a fearless approach to creativity; drawing from diverse genres to craft a sound that’s uniquely their own, Cinema Stereo are making their mark as one of the most exciting new voices in rock music today.

UK-based tribute to The Smiths, The Smiths Utd recapture the raw energy and soul-stirring melodies of a live Smiths concert.

Get ready for a UK exclusive headline show as two of the UK’s best tribute bands, Mötley Crüde and Hotter Than Hell, join forces.

Mötley Crüde isn’t just a tribute; they are the closest you’ll get to the real thing, delivered by the realest Mötley Crüe experience on the planet.

Expect 70s kiss style stage show from pyrotechnics, fire-breathing, as Hotter Than Hell play all eras of KISS’ back catalogue of hits.