O2 Academy2 Islington

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.

O2 Academy2 Islington is preparing its stage for a night of electrifying, mind-blowing riffs from the most anticipated, emerging artists this year. 

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. 

O2 Academy2 Islington is preparing its stage for a night of electrifying, mind-blowing riffs from the most anticipated, emerging artists this year. 

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. 

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble who weave conscious hip hop, reggae, funk, and soul. Founded upon a rebellious spirit, their past albums 'The Reel Sessions', 'LowDown Nights', and '$itizens of the World', showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their blended genres. Leaning into their Chicago roots and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continue to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music. 

Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble who weave conscious hip hop, reggae, funk, and soul. 

Founded upon a rebellious spirit, their past albums The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights, and $itizens of the World, showcase their unique sound and further push the boundaries of their blended genres. 

Leaning into their Chicago roots and unconventional style, LowDown Brass Band continue to carve out a path, defying convention and charting their own course in the ever-evolving landscape of music. 

Jamaican-born, South London-raised rapper, Cashh, formerly known as Cashtastic, blends rap and dancehall into what he calls cinematic rap: raw, honest music built entirely from lived experience.

Suffolk-based four-piece AFTERDRIVE are four best friends transforming from a regional secret into an undeniable force in the UK pop-rock landscape, with their knack for infectious, melodic hooks.

Comprising brothers Ben and Joe Watts, alongside Luke Ellis and Edward Ruff, what started as casual sibling jam sessions has rapidly evolved into a tight-knit, high-energy outfit known for crafting massive, unforgettable anthems. 

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. 

Get ready to experience the sights and sounds of Morgan Wallen like never before, as Morgan Wallen Tribute UK with full live band, comprised of some of the UK's finest musicians, take you on a musical journey through the hits of this world record-breaking artist.

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK pays homage to every aspect of Wallen's iconic repertoire, delivering a performance that is as authentic as it is exhilarating. Featuring his biggest hits; “Whiskey Glasses”, “Last Night”, “You Proof”, “Wasted On You”, “Up Down” plus many more.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to Wallen's music, this tribute promises an unforgettable evening filled with the energy and excitement of a live concert experience. 

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.

Pa Sheehy is one of Ireland's most recognisable and compelling voices, a unique songwriter, and an electrifying live performer whose solo career has gone from strength to strength. 

Pa has carved out a distinctive sound influenced by years of exploring and blending genres into a style that's entirely his own. Known for his raw honesty, magnetic stage presence, and outrageously energetic live shows, he continues to captivate audiences with clever songwriting and unmistakeable vocal presence. 

Two titans of the alternative tribute world unite for an unforgettable evening of post punk glamour, gothic nostalgia, and unexpected comedy, as THE CUREheads and Siouxsie & The Budgiees take to the stage for a show that celebrates the music, the culture, and the beautifully awkward adolescence of becoming a goth in the 1980s.

This is more than a tribute show — it’s a celebration of the culture that shaped a generation. A night where the music is iconic, the atmosphere electric, and the stories painfully, hilariously relatable.

Gritty blues rock guitarist Jack J Hutchinson brings his ‘Soul Believer Tour 2026’ to the road, named after his latest studio album, Soul Believer.

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.