The news just weeks after announcing a huge 'Rock N Roll Circus' show in South Yorkshire.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds has just announced that the band will perform at a number of 2023 headline arenas across the UK, including right here in Leeds.
The Ballad Of The Mighty I singer will be performing at Leeds' own First Direct Arena on Monday 18 December 2023, whilst also calling at Hull, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool.
The winter tour comes after twelve summer show - all of which are set to bring the fourth studio album Council Skies to life alongside old favourites that the singer is known for, spanning over the decades.
Tickets go on pre-sale on Wednesday 29 March for fans that have pre-ordered the forthcoming new album, via the official Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds store (here) and on general ticket sale (here) from 9.00am this Friday 31 March 2023.
The full tour dates announced are as followed:
30 August Hull Bonus Arena
14 December London OVO Arena Wembley
15 December Birmingham Utilita Arena
17 December Cardiff International Arena
18 December Leeds First Direct Arena (get tickets here)
20 December Glasgow OVO Hydro
21 December Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Where else to catch Noel Gallagher in Yorkshire
Alongside The Cribs, The Joy Formidable and Somebody’s Child, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will in a huge 'Rock N Roll' Circus event later this year in Sheffield
Rounding off a summer of non-stop concerts, the northern musician is set to appear at Sheffield's own Don Valley Bowl on Friday 1 September with a night of non-stop tunes set to bring the city to life, plus the chance to hear hits from new album ‘Council Skies’ set for release in summer.
Alongside the fantastic music, Rock N Roll Circus will feature fire performers, aerialists, contortionists, stilt walkers and acrobats, bringing a whole new dimension to the traditional concert experience.
Earlier in the summer, the former Oasis singer will be playing at the Bingley Weekender on 4 August 2023.
The Wombats aren’t just still going strong - they’re getting better. And honestly? Long may they reign.
The Wombats absolutely tore the roof off the First Direct Arena in Leeds last night, Wednesday 26 March and what a night it was.
From the second they hit the stage it wasn’t just a gig, it was a full-blown indie-pop spectacle, packed with infectious energy, nostalgia, and a whole lot of dancing.
They kicked things off with “Moving to New York,” and honestly? The crowd was in from the first note.
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Matthew Murphy’s unmistakable vocals rang through the arena and suddenly, thousands of people were screaming every lyric like it was 2007 all over again. It was one of those moments where you could just feel how much this band still means to people.
Despite the massive venue, The Wombats somehow made it feel intimate. The lights? Pure chaos in the best way - vibrant, colourful, and totally in sync with the band’s wild, bouncy sound.
Murphy’s cheeky banter between songs made it feel less like a polished arena show and more like a jam session with a few thousand of your closest mates.
Setlist-wise, they nailed it. “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” and “Greek Tragedy” had the whole place losing it, while the stripped-down version of “Techno Fan” gave everyone a minute to breathe (and maybe get a little emotional).
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Those quieter moments just made the high-energy choruses hit even harder. It was a rollercoaster - in the best way possible.
Then came the encore. If you thought the crowd was loud before, “Kill the Director” took things to another level. Pure, chaotic indie bliss. The kind of moment you don’t want to end.
Here’s the thing about The Wombats: some might say their older songs hit harder than their newer stuff, but is that just nostalgia talking? Or maybe it’s a generational thing?
Either way, they proved they’re still one of the most exciting live bands out there. They’ve still got the hooks, the humour, and the ability to turn a massive arena into a sweaty, euphoric singalong.
Mumford & Sons add new Leeds show at the First Direct Arena to sell out UK tour
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Two new arena dates have been added to their forthcoming UK tour, after selling out the entire run within two hours.
Ahead of dropping their fifth studio LP Rushmere at the end of the month, the cult favourite folk-rock outfit announced a brand-new European tour in support of the record, including a limited UK leg.
The now sold-out arena run starts in Europe in November before now arriving in Leeds on Sunday 30 November.
The significance of the band’s return can be found in the title of the new album, as Rushmereis the spot where it all began for the boys: a pond located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane first hung out.
However, the multi-award-winning acoustic-driven British rockers and folk revivalists are now a trio following the departure of Winston Marshall, who quit the band back in 2021 following controversies surrounding his right-wing beliefs.
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With that in mind, it’s rather fitting that they have insisted that beyond just a place and a title, Rushmere is alsothebeginning of a new phase.
Following an intense period of creativity, the project was produced by fellow nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at the famous RCA Studio A in Nashville, as well as in Savannah, Georgia and back home at Marcus’ studio in Devon.
The album itself drops on this Friday 28 March and judging by the little that we’ve heard so far, they’ve been well worth the wait.
As for the arena show, tickets will go on sale this Thursday 27 March at 10am.
Best of all, they’re donating £1 from every ticket sold straight to War Child UK – this sort of stuff should be standard for any big act as far as we’re concerned.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2023 
