If you haven’t heard of Prides by now then I’d have to wonder what kind of rock you’ve been living under. The synth-pop band released their debut album The Way Back Up in July, reaching #24 in the UK album charts, then headed out to T in the Park, Belladrum, and Reading and Leeds festivals across the summer. If that wasn’t enough, the boys released a music video or two, narrating ‘Messiah‘ and ‘Little Danger‘ in vivid technicolour and Oscar-nomination worthy acting.
It’s been a busy year but Prides haven’t quite finished yet. They’ve just announced a huge 23-date tour across the UK and Ireland this Autumn, going from Ayton to Belfast in just one month. Expect to see the band perform in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, as well as London’s KOKO for Prides’ biggest ever headline show.
Those in Ireland and Wales are also in for a treat, as the trio plan on visiting Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin during the month-long excursion. You can probably expect massive dance parties, dazzling light shows, avalanches of balloons and red wine. Loads of red wine.
Most bands would announce a tour with a list of dates. It’s practical, right? Some might even have a poster. Yet (two thirds of) Prides have decided to present their tour in the form of a song, composed on a keyboard and a ukelele like they’re Youtubers circa 2008. And it’s brilliant.
Watch the ‘Going On Tour Song’, below:
Still need convincing? Read our previous live reviews of Prides here: Live At Leeds | Leadmill 14th February | O2 Academy Leeds 20th March |
Prides will be supported by their pals Fatherson for the entire tour.
LIVE DATES
26th October – AYTON – Bier Cafe
27th October – YORK – The Duchess
28th October – STOKE – Sugarmill
29th October – LIVERPOOL – Academy 2
31st October – FALMOUTH – Pavilion
2nd November – CARDIFF – The Globe
3rd November – PORTSMOUTH – Wedgewood Rooms
5th November – BRIGHTON – The Haunt
6th November – OXFORD – Academy 2
7th November – SHEFFIELD – Leadmill
9th November – MANCHESTER – Academy 3
10th November – BIRMINGHAM – Institute
12th November – LONDON – Koko
13th November – NORWICH – The Waterfront
15th November – BRISTOL – Thekla
16th November – NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms
17th Noember – LEEDS – Wardrobe
19th November – NEWCASTLE – Riverside
21st November – GLASGOW – O2 ABC
22nd November – ABERDEEN – Lemon Tree
23rd November – EDINBURGH – Liquid Rooms
25th November – DUBLIN – Whelan’s
26th November – BELFAST – Limelight 2
Pre-sale tickets available at 9am on 9th September 2015. Sign up here: po.st/UKTourSignUpTW
General sale available from 9am on 11th September 2015.
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