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The Courier
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Kaiser Chiefs to play LiveHouse Dundee next year
British rock band Kaiser Chiefs are the latest major act coming to Dundee's LiveHouse. The band announced the show today, as part of their latest UK tour. Lead singer Rick Wilson and fellow founder members Andrew White and Nick Baines will be joined on stage by Vijay Mistry for the gig on Tuesday, February 17 2026. The Leeds band are currently on the final leg of their summer festival shows, finishing up next week in Ireland and they'll be resting up for a couple of months before heading off to Mexico then Australia in November. They've spent 2025 promoting the 20th anniversary of their debut album Employment, which made the band a household name. Singer Ricky Wilson said in a statement: 'This summer, we played a load of shows to mark the release of our debut album that was called Employment. 'It went well, probably better than our first summer 20 years ago. 'It was the year after that things really took off… So we hope you will join us in February to help celebrate with us 'the year it really took off'. 'If you were with us the first time, or unfortunately missed out due to other commitments etc. we hope you will join us for a joyous lap of honour.' It's another coup for LiveHouse, following hot on the heels of this month's announcement that Doves are to perform all the songs from their new album greatest hits album So Here We Are on Friday, December 12. It also follows previous announcements of shows by Idlewild, who play the venue on December 6, while fellow Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand have been announced for a week after the Kaiser Chiefs show, on February 24, 2026. LiveHouse boss Gus Robb said: 'It's another big gig for LiveHouse, we're very pleased to have attracted Kaiser Chiefs to Dundee. 'And there's lots more to come. From a standing start just over a year ago we've got international conferences and a few big shows, and we're just scratching the surface. 'It proves that Dundee will be a great place for live music again and big bands are happy to come.' Tickets for the show go on sale to the public next Friday at 9am through See Tickets and Gigs in Scotland.
The National
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Yungblud cancels Dundee album launch and show
The English musician, real name Dominic Harrison, was due to perform songs from his new album Idols at LiveHouse on Wednesday. The album launch was organised by Assai Records, who have run similar shows in the city and at their stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow for several years. The album's launch comes after it reached number one in the UK charts last week. READ MORE: Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe Harrison confirmed the cancellation on Instagram and said the performance would be rescheduled for another date. He wrote: 'Dundee, I have some bad news. 'This morning I was diagnosed with tonsillitis. I'm trying to get them out, but I need to find some time as obviously I'm on the road all the time. 'The doctor has asked me to stay in bed for two days to make sure I don't do any damage to my voice. 'I'm so sorry. I never wanna let any of you down. These intimate shows mean so much to me. 'Being close to you all means so much to me. 'I'm gonna have to reschedule the show for a later date but I'll be there in Liverpool on Friday. 'Information will be provided in the coming days. I love you all.' Last weekend, Yungblud joined a star-studded lineup of musicians who performed at Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne farewell tour. Osbourne bowed out with a final concert, an all-day stadium show called Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park in Birmingham. The show was also livestreamed to more than five million fans worldwide, with Yungblud performing a number of songs, including a cover of the classic Black Sabbath track Changes.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Massive Noughties band announce surprise gig in Scots city in 2026
A MASSIVE Noughties band has announced a Scots show in 2026. Franz Ferdinand, famous for huge hit Take Me Out, are set to rock the LiveHouse in Dundee. 2 The Dundee gig will be popular with fans 2 Franz Ferdinand formed in Glasgow in 2002 The band, formed in Glasgow in 2002, are also playing a gig in their hometown in August at SWG3 Galvanisers Yard. A post on the GigsinScotland website revealed the details for the gigs - August 13 in Glasgow and February 24 next year in Dundee. The advert read: 'Ever since their beginnings, throwing illegal parties in condemned Glasgow buildings, Franz Ferdinand have been defined by a fresh, unfading, forward-facing outlook. 'A transgressive art-school perspective, but with a love of a big song. 'A big riff. A big idea. Somewhat contrary. Unafraid to dance. 'Unafraid to think. Unafraid to fear. 'Their sixth studio album, The Human Fear, courses with an energy that makes you feel very much alive. 'Fear makes you feel alive. Awake. A life without fear is a life asleep. 'Fear is what shows us our humanity. It's why we search for it in horror films or extreme physical activities. 'The most life-defining moments are shaped by fear: acknowledging, accepting, or overcoming it.' Inside notoriously wild nightlife of Tenerife where Jay Slater died - and drugs STILL flow one year on More information on buying tickets can be found at the GigsinScotland website.
The Courier
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Chart-topper Yungblud set to play Dundee LiveHouse
Chart-topping singer Yungblud is set to play Dundee LiveHouse this summer. The Doncaster native has announced he will visit Dundee on July 10 as part of series of 'up close and personal' shows. LiveHouse is the only Scottish date. Writing on social media, Yungblud said: 'I always love doing these shows. 'We will be playing songs off the new album stripped back and sharing stories about how the songs were made. 'We're putting together something rea special for you.' Tickets go on sale at 11am on Thursday will be available to purchase from Dundee record store Assai. LiveHouse opened on May 2 with a performance from DJ Craig Charles. The venue also hosted the closing party of Dundee Dance Event on Sunday night. However, Yungblud is the first major gig confirmed for the newly redeveloped site. Scottish rockers Idlewild are also set to play the new venue and will visit Dundee on December 6 as part of their first UK tour in six years. Speaking ahead of the Yungblud announcement , LiveHouse operator Gus Robb said: 'This is the first major gig for LiveHouse. 'It's the only Scottish date of the tour and that shows we are able to attract big names here. 'Hopefully this is the first of many.'
The Courier
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
DJ Hannah Laing tells Dundee Dance Event critics to 'stop judging' after social media comments
DJ Hannah Laing has told critics to 'stop judging' after they posted 'negative' comments about her performance at Dundee Dance Event. The former Harris Academy pupil performed a surprise set during DDE on Sunday. She played a set in the Rave Cave, when the car park at LiveHouse was transformed into an underground venue. Several people praised a video of her performance, saying it looked 'amazing'. But others branded it 'awful' and hit out at fans using their phones to record the performance. One wrote: 'The 90s were so much better.' Hannah Laing urges Dundee Dance Event critics to 'be sound' Hannah took to social media to hit back at the critics. She wrote on Facebook: 'Dundee Dance Event was honestly amazing. 'It was fun to do a surprise set back to my roots! 'However, Dundee can be a really negative city and the more I explore the world, the more I realise it. 'People in other places I go are kind, welcoming, open-minded. 'If you weren't there, stop judging it. The energy was electric but loads of comments on this post are insane. 'People saying it's awful, saying the crowd isn't good (because of) phones etc. Some social media comments have criticised fans for using their phones at the show. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson Hannah defended the DDE crowd on social media. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson 'It's 2025, things change! If it bothers you that much, don't go to the events, but to sit at home and judge others having fun is mad! 'Obviously phones are not ideal for the dancefloor, which I've expressed many times, but people were singing, dancing, loving life with friends/family and that's what it's about! 'If the energy is anything like this at doof in the Park I'll be happy. 'Please just think about it before you comment pointless stuff! Be sound.' Meanwhile, Hannah has told Original 106 about her plans for an Ibiza residency this summer. The Courier previously took a look at Hannah's life and career so far, from working in a dental practice to selling out shows worldwide.
