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Drummer Frank Ferrer has left Guns N' Roses 'amicably' after being with the band for 19 years.

Guns N’ Roses split with their longest serving drummer, Frank Ferrer

John Legend is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a series of UK performances in 2025.

John Legend announces UK tour dates in celebration of Get Lifted

Will Smith has announced a series of UK tour dates to take place during Summer 2025.

Will Smith set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025

Stevie Wonder has announced an addition series of UK tour dates, alongside his performance at Lytham Festival.

Stevie Wonder to perform five UK dates as part of upcoming tour

Sabrina Carpenter’s first English date on the Short n’ Sweet tour took place in Birmingham overnight.

What did Sabrina Carpenter play on her first UK tour date?

Groove Armada are set to join The Wombats and The Wolfe Tones at On the Waterfront 2025 in Liverpool this June.

Groove Armada, Pale Waves and more join On the Waterfront 2025

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Gracie Abrams has cancelled the first two of her UK tour dates.

Gracie Abrams cancels first two UK shows due to illness

The Vapors to celebrate brand new album with UK tour in 2025

Sir Tom Jones has been announced as one of three new acts performing at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

Tom Jones, Gary Barlow set for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

With fans still fuming over the alleged length of Oasis' reunion shows, just how long on average is a performance from the Britpop icons?

Explainer How long Oasis sets last - as fans fume over '59 minute' reunion sets

The Stranglers are set to hit the road once again in 2025, bringing Buzzocks with them to celebrate 51 years as a band

The Stranglers and Buzzcocks announce UK tour for October 2025

Pete Tong and Ibiza Classics are set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in London for a four-night residency - the first since it's debut at the hallowed concert hall in 2015.

Pete Tong to bring Ibiza Classics to historic concert hall in 2025

Olly Murs was forced to cancel his show in Dubai after getting a throat infection.

UK popstar 'so gutted' after being forced to cancel gig

Oasis, Linkin Park, Pixies... what reunion show in 2025 are fans looking forward to the most?

Is Oasis’s 2025 reunion the most anticipated of the year?

Is Neil Young about to confirm a widespread tour this year?

Is Neil Young about to announce a 2025 European tour?

Post Malone is bringing his huge tour to the United Kingdom for his first stadium performance in the country.

Post Malone announces one-off UK performance as part of 2025 tour

The Stylistics bring their incomparable soulful sounds with both a new album and a UK tour in 2025.

Soul legends The Stylistics announce major UK tour for November 2025

Queens of the Stone Age have been announced as the opening headliner for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2025.

Queens of the Stone Age Head to Rock N Roll Circus 2025

Wireless 2025 have confirmed that Drake is set to headline all three nights at this year’s festival.

Drake confirmed as headliner for Wireless in huge festival shake-up

What are the odds of UK fans getting tickets to see Kendrick Lamar on tour when they go on general sale this week?

What are the odds of getting tickets to see Kendrick Lamar in the UK?

Beyoncé has added two more UK shows to her Cowboy Carter world tour.

Beyoncé announced two additional UK dates on the Cowboy Carter tour

Smashing Pumpkins have announced a one-off (for now) UK show taking place in August 2025.

Smashing Pumpkins announce UK tour dates - tickets and dates

Metal fans are making their suggestions who could perform a secret set at Download Festival 2025 as they await a second line-up announcement.

Who does Reddit think be a secret act at Download Festival 2025?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Beyoncé has revealed four dates in the UK for her Cowboy Carter world tour.

Beyoncé announces her return to the UK as part of world tour

The Doobie Brothers will be returning to the UK in 2025 for five dates - including supporting Jeff Lynne's ELO.

The Doobie Brothers announce UK tour to take place in July 2025

Tom Grennan has announced his biggest UK tour to date - performing across 11 arenas in support of his new album.

Tom Grennan set for his biggest UK tour in support of new album

Central Cee is set to tour the UK in April as part of his huge 39-date world tour.

Central Cee set for four UK dates as part of huge 2025 world tour

Nine Inch Nails have revealed on social media that they will be hitting the road in 2025.

Nine Inch Nails reveal they are set to tour in 2025

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

Burna Boy is set to play in the UK ahead of the release of his new album in 2025.

Burna Boy set to perform in Manchester in 2025 - how to get tickets

US rapper Nelly has announced a series of UK shows as part of his 2025 World Tour.

Nelly announced UK leg of “Where The Party At” 2025 World tour

Lana Del Rey has announced a series of UK stadium shows for 2025.

Lana Del Rey announces UK stadium tour for 2025

John Lydon is set to hit the road once again with PiL with a series of dates set to take place from May 2025.

Public Image Limited announce massive UK tour for 2025

Robbie Williams has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025 as part of his widespread European tour next year.

Robbie Williams announces UK tour for 2025 - how to get tickets

Sam McTrusty of Twin Atlantic; the Scottish act are heading back on the road throughout November in support of their latest album, Meltdown.

Twin Atlantic head out on tour this week, but are there still tickets?

Creamfields (pictured), Glastonbury and Leeds and Reading are all set to return in 2025; but when are tickets on sale for next year's round of UK music festivals?

What UK music festivals have tickets for sale before Christmas 2024?

Nouvelle Vague celebrate 21 years with a series of UK tour dates taking place in November 2025.

New-wavers Nouvelle Vague set to tour the United Kingdom in 2024

Deftones have announced their first UK performance in three years as the group head to London in June 2025.

Deftones set to perform in the UK for the first time since 2022

Stormzy is set to return to Roskilde Festival in 2025 as the organisers announce the first wave of acts next year.

Roskilde: Stormzy set to headline 2025 event as first names announced
Stormzy set to return to Roskilde Festival for his third appearance in 2025 🎪

The Lathums are heading back out on the road in 2025, in support of their new album Matter Does Not Define.

The Lathums to hit the road in support of new album in 2025

Scissor Sisters are venturing back out on the road in 2025 as they celebrate the anniversary of their debut album.

Huge noughties group confirm reunion with tour across the UK

How much would it cost a small band to tour an area such as Yorkshire in 2024? We put together a hypothetical music tour to get an idea of the cost of touring in recent times.

How much would it cost a small band to tour the UK in 2024?

Having not toured since 2023, Ghost are set to embark on a huge world tour in 2025, including four dates in the United Kingdom in April 2025.

Ghost announce UK leg of headline world tour in 2025

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, whose 2025 tour has sold out amid concerns over pricing

Oasis announce support acts for comeback tour

Primal Scream have announced a 14 date tour of the United Kingdom, commencing from March 2025.

Primal Scream announce widespread UK tour for 2025

Sum 41 bring their farewell tour to the United Kingdom this week.

Is it too late to get tickets to see Sum 41 on their final UK tour?

A day before the premiere of her new music video, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a huge series of UK shows for 2025.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces massive UK tour for 2025

The original line up of Sugababes have announced a UK arena tour to take place in 2025.

Sugababes announce 2025 UK arena tour - dates and venues

The Vengabus is coming to four locations in the UK before Christmas, as Vengaboys are joined by other titans of the ‘90s and ‘00s charts with Kubix on Tour.

Kubix on Tour: the greatest of the 90s and 00s set for festive tour

Limp Bizkit have announced a new series of UK tour dates for 2025.

Limp Bizkit announce Loserville tour heading to the UK in 2025

McFly and Busted are reforming 'McBusted' for a special 'ultimate face-off' tour.

McFly and Busted set to reunite for McBusted 'face off' tour in 2025

Indie act Lottery Winners are set for a quick tour of the United Kingdom in early 2025 before supporting Jamie Webster and Blossoms on their respective tours.

Lottery Winners: UK act announce series of shows for early 2025

Childish Gambino has announced he has cancelled his remaining tour dates, including those in the UK, after announcing he is set to go into surgery for an ailment.

Childish Gambino cancels UK tour due to surgery

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