Things Not To Miss In 2016

Do Not Miss These Next Year

Callum Thornhill

                                          The Return of The Last Shadow Puppets

Since Miles Kane and Alex Turner released their first collaborative album in 2008 there has been endless speculation whether or not there would be a follow up. Earlier this year the rumours became reality when a video appeared on their website, giving the biggest hint yet that 2016 will see the return of the band. The only details known as far is that "Spring 2016" is when something will happen. If a new album is announced, a tour will be likely. Maybe even festival performances. Hopefully this band treats the fans that have been playing the album for the past 8 years.
Watch the video and find out more here:
The Last Shadow Puppets Comeback

Catfish and the Bottlemen's Second Album

When Catfish and the Bottlemen brought out their debut album The Balcony halfway through 2014 their long graft was rewarded by thousands of new fans. The follow up to that album should be ready in 2016 after front-man Van McCann has repeatedly hinted that they were in the studio for the majority of the time they weren't touring. The band sold out Castlefield Bowl in SIX minutes a few weeks back and a post on their Facebook page said the gig would showcase new material alongside classics from The Balcony. As soon as the new album is announced I expect a tour to be announced - maybe the last time you see them in Academy size venues before they rip apart arenas.
Get tickets to Catfish and the Bottlemen at Castlefield Bowl here:
Catfish and the Bottlemen Tickets

Red Hot Chilli Peppers at Reading and Leeds Festival

2016 will see Red Hot Chilli Peppers play in the UK for the first time since their 2014 Isle Of Wight Festival headline slot. What makes their Reading and Leeds headline slot even better is that it is a UK festival exclusive. Expect classics such as Under the Bridge and Zephyr Song as well as possible new material. The band have not released material since 2011 so playing live dates could be a hint that new releases are to be given to the fans soon. Alongside Red Hot Chilli Peppers at the festival will be Courteeners, Rat Boy, The 1975, Boy Better Know, Twenty One Pilots, DJ EZ, Hinds, Slaves and Crossfaith. Expect the line up to be filled up with the best talent from around the world in the upcoming months. Get tickets for Reading here and Leeds here.

The Stone Roses Four Nights at Manchester's Etihad Stadium

Comeback band of 2016 will be The Stone Roses for sure. When news broke of their Etihad Stadium dates in November the internet went into meltdown, and when the tickets actually went on sale, ticket websites took a severe battering. Originally there was only a Friday and Saturday announced, however when these instantly sold out a Sunday and Wednesday were put on sale. Other than the Manchester dates, the band will play T In The Park and Dublin's Marlay Park. More dates could be announced soon and more festivals might get the band on board. Here's hoping! Support acts for the Etihad Stadium dates have not yet been announced but expect some excellence on the undercard.
Tickets are available from secondary sites here:
The Stone Roses Tickets