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Broken Witt Rebels have taken the decision to postpone their March/April UK tour until September this year following the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets are available here. The group were initially set to tour their new record, ‘OK Hotel’, but this has now had to be put on the back burner as a result of the travel restrictions and government measures. So far, only the England and Wales dates have been successfully rescheduled, though the band are working on getting the Scotland and Ireland dates moved to the same timeframe. All pre-existing bookings will be valid for the rescheduled dates, though there are still some left available for the upcoming shows. Broken Witt Rebels will now be playing: September 1 – Cavern, Exeter, England September 2 – O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester, England September 3 – The Waterfront, Norwich, England September 4  – The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, England September 6 – Tivoli, Buckley, England September 13 – Jimmy’s, Liverpool, England September 14 – Bodega, Nottingham, England September 16 – The Portland Arms, Cambridge, England September 17 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wales September 18 – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, England September 20 – Forum, Tunbridge Wells, England September 22 – Joiners, Southampton, England September 23 – Green Door Store, Brighton, England September 26 – Lending Rooms, Leeds, England September 27 – The Polar Bear, Hull, England September 28 – The 100 Club, London, England

Ward Thomas have become the latest act to postpone their upcoming UK tour, with all dates being pushed back to September. Tickets are available here. The UK twin sister duo, made up of Catherine and Lizzy, were settee embark on a tour in April and May, but the COVID-19 pandemic has led to them rescheduling their dates to a safer time. All tickets bought will still be valid for the rescheduled dates, while there is still limited availability at some of the other gigs that the twins will be playing. Speaking in a statement, Ward Thomas said that while they are sorry that the tour cannot go ahead, they are delighted to have everything intact – venues and support – for the rescheduled dates. “We’re sorry we won’t be seeing you in April/May but can’t wait to see you, with Dan, in September,” the duo said. “Thanks for your patience and please stay safe and well.” Ward Thomas will be playing: September 1 – New Victoria Working Theatre, Woking, England September 2 – Palace Theatre, Southend, England September 3 – O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, England September 4 – St George’s, Brighton, England September 6 – City Varieties, Leeds, England September 7 – Mackintosh Church, Glasgow, Scotland September 8 – Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland September 9 – RNCM Theatre, Manchester, England September 11 – Forum Theatre, Barrow, England September 12 – Grand Central, Liverpool, England September 13 – Assembly, Leamington Spa, England September 14 – Forum, Bath, England September 16 – Epic Studios, Norwich, England September 18 – Union Chapel, London, England September 19 – Union Chapel, London, England September 21 – Engine Shed, Lincoln, England  

Scotty McCreery has postponed his May UK tour back until October, but has unfortunately had to axe his headline date in Bristol. All original tickets remain valid, while tickets for the UK shows are available here and Ireland shows here. The COVID-19 pandemic has understandably caused chaos for just about every touring artist around the world and McCreery is no different, though he has found replacement dates for almost all of his gigs. The only exception is the Bristol date, which was not able to be rescheduled and speaking about the decision, McCreery stated that human safety comes first and that he is very sorry about the cancelled gig, but is hopeful that the logistics of the London date ensure that fans in that area don’t miss out. “I’ve really been looking forward to coming over this Spring, but my first priority is the health and safety of my fans, venue owners and staff and my band and crew,” said McCreery. “It may be a few months later than we had originally planned, but I can’t wait to come over to the UK and Ireland in October and see everyone. We will all get through this together.” “I’m so sorry Bristol. I am very disappointed that I’m not able to perform in your city on the rescheduled tour. I hope to be there on a future UK tour and I hope some of you are able to come to our London show since it is now on a Saturday.” The new dates for the Scotty McCreery UK tour are: October 1 – O2 Ritz, Manchester, England October 3 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, England October 5 – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Scotland October 6 – The Limelight*, Belfast, Northern Ireland October 7 – Academy, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

The Wandering Hearts have announced that they will be postponing their upcoming April UK tour until further notice following the COVID-19 pandemic. The trio were set to embark on a 13-date tour across the UK commencing in the middle of April, but government measures – which have forced many other artists to cancel/postpone their touring commitments as well – have taken their toll. Taking to their social media, the group – made up of Chess Whiffin, AJ Dean and Tara Wilcox – expressed their dismay that they had to pull the plug on their tour, but stressed that they only did so on the basis that those attending would be safer as a result of it. “We are gutted to have to do this but safety first,” the band said in a statement on social media. “We are postponing our April tour to a later date which our team is fiercely working on now. We really hoped it wouldn’t come to this but we can’t put anyone at risk. “We love you guys & we promise to get back on the road as soon as we are able. All ticket holders will be emailed information regarding ticket refunds. If you instead wish to keep hold of your tickets, we will notify you as soon as the new dates are in place. Stay safe and make the most of your time.” The Wandering Hearts have been on a tremendous rise over the last few years and their second album is expected to drop at some point in 2020.

Kacey Musgraves will have to wait an additional year to perform at Glastonbury once more, as the festival has announced that it will be postponing until 2021. The festival announced in a statement that due to recent government measures and amidst all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, they cannot go ahead as planned and instead will be making 2020 a fallow year. “We are so sorry to announce this, but Glastonbury 2020 will have to be cancelled and this will be an enforced fallow year for the festival,” festival organisers Michael and Emily Eavis said in a statement. “Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week – and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty – this is now our only viable option. “We would like to send our sincere apologies to the 135,000 people who have already paid a deposit for a Glastonbury 2020 ticket.” Ticket holders can rest easy though – if you already have a ticket, it is still valid for the rescheduled dates next year. Anyone who would still  like a refund can apply to do so before September. Glastonbury 2020 was set to be headlined by Kendrick Lemar, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift, with it being fully expected that Musgraves would be on the Pyramid Stage. It was also presumed that Kacey Musgraves would be using Glastonbury as an anchor for a UK tour, so whether that comes to fruition or not now remains to be seen.

Twinnie has become the latest artist forced into rescheduling their tour as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with government guidelines forcing her hand. On March 16, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that people should avoid all mass gatherings and crowded places – including pubs, clubs, theatres and of course, music venues. As such, Twinnie has had little choice but to reschedule her upcoming tour, which was due to commence on March 17 in Glasgow, but has pledged to find dates in the diary as and when she can. “It’s with such a heavy heart after this afternoon’s announcement from the UK Government’s new guidelines to safety measures that I am going to have to reschedule my tour,” she said in a statement she posted on her social media. “I want to make sure first and foremost that everyone is safe and with this new information, I have to make this decision. “Stay tuned for the rescheduled dates that we’ll announce as soon as we can and visit your ticket providers for information. I’m so sorry guys, I’ll see you all soon.” The tour was pencilled in mind to support the upcoming release of Twinnie’s upcoming debut album ‘Hollywood Gypsy’, which is set to drop on April 17.

Jessica Lynn will be returning once more to the UK in June 2020 for a headline tour titled ‘The Lone Rider Tour’ for a 12-date run. Tickets are available here. The New York based artist, who has shared stages with Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Loretta Lynn, will have new music to promote on her tour as she is working on a new EP. Speaking about the tour, Lynn said that her previous experiences of the UK have been great and that she is very much looking forward to reacquainting herself with crowds this side of the Atlantic. “My experience of meeting  people across the UK has been just fantastic,” Lynn said. “You all seem so lively and ready to party. I’ve toured all over the world and there is just something special about coming to the UK. “The fans there have such passion and appreciation for live music. It’s so exhilarating being on stage and feeling that energy, enthusiasm and buzz.  I’m looking forward to bringing my tour back this year to share the new music and show with everyone.” Jessica Lynn will be playing: June 11 – Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, England June 12 – St Pancras Church, London, England June 13 – Bodega, Nottingham, England June 14 – Gullivers, Manchester, England June 16 – The Cluny 2, Newcastle, England June 17 – The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, Scotland June 18 – The Waterloo, Blackpool, England June 19 – The Blue Note, Derby, England June 20 – The Junction, Cambridge, England June 21 – The Waterfront, Norwich, England June 23 – The 1865, Southampton, England June 24 – The Dancing Dog, Sittingbourne, England

Scotty McCreery has added more dates to what is now a European tour, with gigs locked in for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Tickets for these shows in particular will be available from 21 February here. Demand for McCreery‘s shows have been phenomenal and speaking about the added dates, McCreery said that he is ecstatic at the prospect of being able to venture across the Irish Sea and has been blown away by the calls for him to head over there, while he is also looking forward to visiting his family’s homeland. “I am beyond excited to come to Ireland and Northern Ireland this year,” McCreery said. “We’ve had tons of requests from fans there asking when we were coming. I’m happy to say we’ll be there in May, so come out and see us! “In addition, the McCreerys are of Irish lineage, so I can’t wait to visit my ancestral homeland.” Scotty McCreery will be playing: May 18 – O2 Ritz, Manchester, England May 19 – O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol, England May 21 – Ireland Academy, Dublin, Republic of Ireland May 22 – The Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland May 24 – Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Scotland May 25 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, England

Asleep at the Wheel will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in some style, with a UK tour booked in and a headline slot at Red Rooster Festival announced. Tickets for their tour are available here. Over the last five decades, the group have established themselves in country music folklore by winning 10 Grammy Awards, an ACM Award, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction and an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award, while also working with a host of country music royalty, such as Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks. While the lineup of the group has changed frequently down the years, the one constant has been Ray Benson and speaking about reaching the milestone, the much revered musician said that he’s not got any plans to call it a day anytime soon. “I’ve been told that I’m relentless, so I guess I am….  I’m just doing what I believe I’m meant to do — I’m singing and playing and writing better than I ever have,” Benson said. “My role and concept of leading a band has never changed. It’s gathering the best musicians I can find or convince to play to the best of their ability and I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage. “I’ve made it this far and don’t feel like I or the band will be slowing down anytime soon.” Asleep at the Wheel will be playing: May 27 – Sage, Gateshead, England May 28 – Brudenell, Leeds, England May 29 – Red Rooster Festival, Euston, England May 30 – Cheese & Grain Festival, Frome, England May 31 – Beehive Arts Centre, Honiton, England June 3 – Fiddlers, Bristol, England June 4  – Islington Assembly Hall, London, England

Ashley McBryde will be returning to the UK a year since she left with a September tour locked in, including an appearance at The Long Road Festival. Tickets will be on sale here. The current CMA Awards New Artist of the Year will be embarking on a short but challenging tour, with a lot of dates being crammed into the two weeks that she will be in the UK and Ireland. It is not yet known whether McBryde is headlining The Long Road or is just on the bill, with the festival pledging to share more details in the very near future about their line-up plans for the summer. When she returns, McBryde will have a new album under her belt with ‘Never Will’, which has already spawned hit singles such as One Night Standards, Martha Divine and Hang In There Girl. The album itself will be released on April 3. Ashley McBryde will be playing: September 1 – Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland September 2 – Academy, Dublin, Republic of Ireland September 4 – Roundhouse, London, England September 5 – Chalk, Brighton, England September 6 – SWX, Bristol, England September 8 – Stylus, Leeds, England September 10 – Barrowland, Glasgow, Scotland September 11 – O2 Ritz, Manchester, England September 12 – The Long Road Festival, Leicestershire, England