O2 Academy2 Islington

Nadia Loren is a sharp, emotionally intelligent new voice capturing the inner lives of teenagers across the globe. Young, fearless, and confessional, she stands out in today’s pop landscape as someone who can blend emotional depth with commercial appeal.

Her sound is direct and melodic, but what truly sets Nadia apart is the literary quality of her lyrics. She writes with the intimacy of a diary and the insight of a screenwriter, elevating the everyday experience of a teenager into cinematic melodrama.

Just so you know, this show was moved from Scala on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Formed in Liverpool in the late 1980s by brothers Chris and Tony Griffiths, The Real People, or "The Realies" as they are known to their fans, were as pivotal as The La's and the Stone Roses in reinventing rock ‘n’ roll with their self-titled 1991 debut. Their early sound had a huge influence on Oasis, as did the band, and over the years, also penned track for several other artists.

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.

Alt-indie trio EEVAH gained attention with 2024’s debut EP, Simplify Life, which showcased their exhilarating fusion of anthemic rock hooks and driving synths. After simplifying life, EEVAH returned this spring to complicate things with their second EP, I Didn't See It Coming, their most personal and truthful work to date.

EEVAH are creating music that bridges the gap between introspective lyricism and infectious, stadium-sized anthems, making them one of the most exciting new acts on the UK indie scene.

Bulgarian Cartrader, the genre-blurring music project of Daniel Stoyanov, a Sofia-born, Germany-raised and now Berlin based artist with a voice as distinctive as his backstory.

After a quiet year of recalibration, Bulgarian Cartrader is back — independent and recharged, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter for one of indie’s most intriguing voices.

Gary Digan aka The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience is the UK's premier tribute to Gerry Cinnamon, a must see for any fans of the Scottish troubadour. With the same mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica, heartfelt vocals and loop pedal harmonies you'll be whipped into a frenzy, just like the real thing.

California-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse comprises of various talented musicians from across the globe with a mix of soulful songs, intense rock energy and world-class award-winning musicianship.

Culture Wars initially built a following through word-of-mouth and energetic live performances.

Now the band share their breathtaking debut LP, blending everything they love, emphasizing the importance of actual guitars, bass, drums, and synth. 

Hailing from South London and Surrey, Lady Twostar effortlessly blend rock, funk, soul and punk, their music is both nostalgic and refreshingly new. Expect a night of infectious grooves, bold energy, and pure live magic.

Joining the headliners will be Vanity Tapes, Ali MacQueen, Cold July and Goose Fat. 

Inspired by REM and Red Hot Chili Peppers, four piece rock outfit Arcane Moon create a sound that'll keep you grooving all night long with their punchy lyrics and soulful melodies.

Over the past decade, Empathy Test has evolved from complete obscurity to become one of the best-known and loved bands in the UK, German, and American alternative electronic music scenes, with listeners all around the world. Their unique brand of cinematic, analogue synthesizer-enthused pop delivers a gorgeous sense of nostalgia.

American hard rock band Crobot head out on their ‘Chasin’ Death Tour’, joined by four-piece Asomvel.

Showcasing both emerging and established artists, Hot Vox work to unearth the brightest and best in new music.

The Cureheads and Siouxsie & The Budgiees hit the road together playing songs by The Banshees and The Cure in celebration of the time Cure front man Robert Smith was on guitar duty for Siouxsie & The Banshees.

Curfew 10pm 

Motörheadache is a three-piece tribute to Lemmy Kilmister's musical career, fronted by lifelong Motörhead fan Rob Campbell on Rickenbacker bass and vocals, Rob brilliantly captures the essence of Lemmy in voice, clothes and his grinding mid-range bass sound.

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.

Electronic, dance, neo-soul and vintage disco-influenced alias of singer, songwriter, producer Luis Dubuc, Mystery Skulls’ lyrics tackle life’s highs and lows juxtaposed with backbeats to keep dancing in spite of it all.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 31 May 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.

UK-based tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey, The Smiths Utd recreate the sound and look to emulate their heroes down to the last detail. Regulars on the festival circuit, The Smiths Utd frequently perform at huge tribute festivals and gigs nationwide.

Formed in Chicago, French Police is a darkwave ensemble led by vocalist and guitarist Brian Flores, lead guitarist Manny Herrera, and bassist Rolando Donjuan.

Since 2019, their music has encapsulated indie and post-punk audiences with rhythmic guitar and synths, proving to be melancholic dance music for the passionate and romantic.

Dark, haunting and with an epic scale cinematic scope, their songs traverse the depths of the human psyche with unflinching truth; this epitomises the music of Oli Brown and The Dead Collective.

Through the gravitas of their epic, anthemic rock, hung heavy in feeling and dramatic soundscapes, the Dead Collective’s music and live performances immerse the listener in an unforgettable experience.

One of the UK's finest Pearl Jam experiences, Pearl Scam, have come together with one common goal - recreating Pearl Jam's high energy live shows.

Hear classic songs like “Jeremy”, “Betterman”, “Elderly Woman” and “Given To Fly” and remember what Pearl Jam is all about, the music. With thirty years of music to draw from, Pearl Scam will give you a night you won't forget.

With support from The Smashed In Pumpkins this is going to be an amazing night of rock.

Deeper Purple deliver the most authentic tribute to the giants of classic rock that have influenced generations of musicians and music fans for over 50 years. 

Expect an energetic performance with hits such as “Highway Star”, “Black Night”, “Woman from Tokyo”, “Child in Time”, “Perfect Strangers”, “Mistreated” and “Smoke on the Water”.

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.