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Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Catfish and the Bottlemen make an explosive comeback for London stadium show as they return to the stage after a tumultuous few years
Oasis aren't the only band to make 2025 the summer of reunions. As fans swarmed to Wembley for the fifth sold out night of the brit pop's duo tour in London, across the capital another rock band were also celebrating their return to the stage. Catfish and the Bottlemen took to the stage at Tottenham Hotspurs stadium on Sunday night for their first show in London since 2019 as part of their comeback 2025 shows. Last year music fans mocked the Welsh rockband, made up of lead singer Van McCann and bassist Benji Blakeway, claiming that their 'ambitious' 2025 arena tour would be overshadowed by the return of Oasis. However despite not selling out, Catfish proved to their loyal fanbase they have still got it as they made their way through their catalogue of hits in an energetic rock and roll performance. Opening with Longshot, the setlist was full of fan favourites including Soundcheck, 7 and Homesick. Catfish proved to their fanbase they have still got it as they made their way through their catalogue of hits in an energetic rock and roll performance at Tottenham stadium on Sunday At one point a dozen inflatable crocodiles were thrown into a crowd, a nod to the artwork of the band's second album, The Ride. Van went on to perform a solo version of Heathrow as well as an acoustic version of Hourglass. A man of few words, the singer kept his addresses to the crowd at a minimum as he thanked fans for their support. Their penultimate song was of course their biggest hit Cocoon before the band delighted fans with their tour debut of Tyrants. The band soared to fame back in 2014 with the release of their debut album The Balcony, featuring hit tracks Cocoon and Kathleen. They went on to win Best British Breakthrough Act at the Brits in 2016 before releasing following albums The Ride that same year and The Balcony in 2019. However it has been a tumultuous few years for the band after original members drummer Bob Hall and guitarist Johnny Bond announced they were leaving the band. Then after an extended break from live shows, Van and Benji returned to the stage at Reading and Leeds Festival last summer. But it wasn't long before they faced backlash once again after they cancelled their show in Dublin last September due to illness, just 15 minutes before doors were due to open at the RDS Simmonscourt venue in Dublin. They also went on to cancel both their US and Australian tour last Autumn. Catfish issued no official statement providing reason for the cancellations and the dates were not rescheduled. However this summer the group have been back playing on home soil performing a sold out gig at Manchester Heaton park and stadium shows in both London and Cardiff.
Time Out
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Catfish and the Bottlemen at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know
This weekend Catfish and the Bottlemen are playing two of the biggest shows in the band's career. Cardiff's Principality Stadium and north London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host Van McCann and co's first ever stadium headline gigs. The singers of hits like 'Kathleen', 'Pacifier' and 'Cocoon' follow an esteemed lineup of musicians who've headlined in north London this summer. Spurs' home has hosted the likes of Beyoncé, 50 Cent, Stray Kids, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and, most recently, Imagine Dragons. Heading to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Catfish and the Bottlemen? Here's what you need to know about the show, including timings, the setlist and last-minute ticket availability. When are Catfish and the Bottlemen playing Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Catfish are in N17 on Sunday August 3 2025. What time do doors open? Doors open at 4.30pm. What time will Catfish and the Bottlemen come on stage? Set times haven't been confirmed. However, judging from previous tour dates and the curfew, you can expect the band onstage at around 8pm. Get down early to avoid disappointment (and see the support acts, more on that below). What's the seating plan? Here's the seating plan for Catfish and the Bottlemen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to Ticketmaster. Who is supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen in London? Two bands are supporting Catfish at Spurs: James and DMA's. Setlist For an idea of what Catfish and the Bottlemen could play in London, here's the setlist from a recent tour stop in Glasgow (according to Longshot Kathleen Soundcheck Pacifier Twice Fallout Conversation Anything Business Sidetrack Homesick 2all Glasgow Rango Outside Hourglass Fluctuate 7 Cocoon Can you still get tickets? Tickets are still available for Catfish and the Bottlemen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ticketmaster has tickets from £41 here and on resale with Stubhub here. What's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's bag policy? The N17 venue only allows each ticketholder to bring in one bag, and it must be smaller than A4 size. Banned items Here's a full list of all the things you're not allowed to bring into Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Bottles of any kind, glass vessels, cans, flasks Food (discretion may be shown for children's snacks) Liquids of any kind Umbrellas of any size Laptop Sleeves larger than 37cm x 31cm in size and any laptop bags Flares, smoke canisters, air horns, laser devices Unlicensed musical instruments and other devices capable of causing a disturbance or nuisance Darts, frisbees (and similar items) Dangerous or hazardous items Illegal substances Fireworks, flares, explosives or ammunition Knives, blades, firearms and weapons of any kind Scooters, skateboards and other skates Flags, signs or banners (no posters bigger than A3) Flagpoles greater than 1m in length Spray paint, large industrial style 'permanent' marker pens Transmitting devices Professional cameras (including cameras with interchangeable lenses) and recording devices Unauthorised fliers, illegal merchandise items, illegal charity collection utensils Motorbike helmets Animals (except service dogs and assistance dogs) Prams and pushchairs Selfie sticks, Gopros, professional and semi-professional cameras and long camera lenses Weather forecast The weather in north London on Sunday is looking… alright. The Met Office reckons it'll be pretty rainy in the daytime, but the chance of precipitation is down to 30 percent by 7pm and less than 5 percent by 10pm. The temperature will range from 19C to 21C.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Warning ahead of massive rock band's Glasgow gig in July
The multi-platinum-selling band, Catfish and the Bottlemen, will perform at Glasgow Green in the East End on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The group's concert will take place only days before TRNSMT 2025, which will also be held at the popular park. Ahead of the show, Traffic Scotland is warning road users that traffic is expected to be heavier than normal on the M8, M77, and M74 motorways as well as local routes leading to and from the event. READ MORE: Band announced Glasgow gig to celebrate 20 years of album READ MORE: American music legend announced exciting Glasgow gig 🎶 Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Wombats & The Fratellis🎶 Glasgow Green- Wednesday 9th July📆 Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal on the #M8, #M77 and #M74 aswell as local routes leading to and from the event❗ More Info here👉 — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 2, 2025 A spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: "Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Wombats & The Fratellis. "Glasgow Green - Wednesday, July 9. "Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal on the M8, M77, and M74 as well as local routes leading to and from the event." READ MORE: Massive Brit rock band announced summer gig in Glasgow Catfish & Bottlemen are a British indie rock band. Formed in 2007, the group currently consists of Van McCann and Benji Blakeway. They are known for their huge tunes, including Cocoon, 7, Kathleen, Longshot, and Pacifier. At their show in the city, Catfish and the Bottlemen will be joined by The Wombats and The Fratellis.
BreakingNews.ie
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Catfish and the Bottlemen at Fairview Park: Everything you need to know
Multi-Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning band Catfish and The Bottlemen are playing Dublin's Fairview Park on Monday. After signing to Island Records in 2014 after years of touring, their debut LP The Balcony surged into the UK Top 10 and helped them scoop British Breakthrough Act at the BRITs before scoring their landmark Number 1 album with The Ride. Advertisement Since then, they have amassed over one billion streams, two million album sales, and are closing in on 10 million single sales. On stage, Van McCann possesses a magnetic energy and is considered one of modern rock's great live frontmen. In the five years alone since releasing their debut album, they have sold over half a million tickets and have played to over two million people. So if you are headed to Fairview Park to see the band live, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. When and where is it on? Catfish and the Bottlemen play Fairview Park in Dublin on Monday, June 16th. Advertisement Are there any tickets left? Thankfully for you, some tickets are still available on from €67.40. Don't forget to download the concert tickets onto your phone in advance of the concert, just in case any issues arise around internet connection at Fairview Park. Screenshots will not work on the day as Ticketmaster use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. Who are the support acts? Scottish alternative rock band Twin Atlantic have been announced as the support act. When should I arrive? Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm. Stage times have not yet been announced but we will update here when we have them, and keep an eye on Catfish and the Bottlemen's social media in the meantime. Advertisement How do I get there and home again? Promoters have encouraged concert-goers to plan and book return travel arrangements in advance, allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. Because traffic delays are inevitable, it is also encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. Worth noting though that promoters don't operate transport to and from the venue, so attendees must arrange that themselves in advance. By Dart: The nearest Dart station to Fairview Park is Clontarf Road Dart Station. By Bus: Dublin Bus numbers 14, 15, 27a and 27b run from Eden Quay to near the venue, and so do bus numbers 6, H1, H2, H3, and 130 from Abbey Street Lower, while from Talbot Street, you can get the 42 and 43 buses. You can get off any of them at the Fairview Park bus stop. However, for operational reasons, bus stops 519 and 616 will be closed from 10pm until 11pm on concert days. Advertisement By foot: If you want to walk to Fairview Park from Dublin city centre, it should take less than an hour, if you are so inclined. By car: Concert-goers are advised not to travel to the event by car, as there is no public parking at the event. Promoters have asked attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas and to use public transport instead. However, if you must drive to Dublin for the concert, it would be worth looking into park and ride options or asking someone you know who lives in the area in advance of the concert if you could park your car at their house for the evening. There will be signs on approach to the concert, which will take place at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. What are they expected to play? Of course, you never know what a band will play until they stand on stage on the night, but here is a snippet of what fans can expect from a concert they played in Cardiff last year: Longshot Advertisement Kathleen Soundcheck Pacifier Twice Fallout Conversation Anything Business Sidetrack Homesick 2all Rango Outside Fluctuate 7 (Extended) Cocoon (Extended) What's the story with security? No queuing is allowed before the gates open, and concert-goers are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. Anyone who does turn up early will be turned away. Under 16s must be accompanied to the concert and at all times by someone over 25, and strict age monitoring will be in place. Unaccompanied people under 16 will be refused entry to the event without refund. The promoters have recommended that nobody under the age of five attend. No camping or collapsible chairs are permitted on site. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search as a condition of entry. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue. No bags larger than A4 size are allowed inside the venue, and attendees are strongly advised not to bring big bags or backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. There will be no storage facilities on site. Any items left at entrances or in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly. Other items not allowed into the grounds include, but are not exclusive tlimitedflags bigger than A3, glass, cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters and e-bikes, and professional cameras and audio recording equipment. There are no re-admissions to the concert, either, so if you leave, you can't come back in, and don't rush to the exit after the concert. Remember too, that Fairview Park is a residential area, so respect the local community by not littering, not engaging in anti-social behaviour and by not parking illegally. There's a lot to be said for being sound. What's the weather giving? Monday looks set to be mainly dry, with a mix of clouds and sunny spells. Temperatures are expected to be between 15 and 20 degrees with some southwest winds. There is a slight chance of a bit of rain in the evening time though, so bear that in mind. Bear in mind, though, that we are in Ireland, and that Fairview Park is a standing only venue, with all concerts taking place outdoors on grass under canvas. So, check the weather forecast on the day, look outside, and dress accordingly for Irish weather - think boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and sun cream, but remember, no umbrellas.
Irish Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Catfish and the Bottlemen at Fairview Park in Dublin: How to get there, set list, ticket information and more
Catfish and the Bottlemen, fronted by Van McCann, are among the biggest indie-rock bands to emerge from the UK this century. Over a decade on from their landmark debut album The Balcony, the Welsh outfit have amassed more than a billion streams, two million album sales and sold close to 10 million singles. A fourth LP is rumoured to be in the works, with two tracks last year ending a five year wait for new music. Having had to cancel a Dublin gig minutes before they were scheduled to perform last August, the band's return to the city is a very welcome one for fans. When and where is it? Catfish and the Bottlemen play Fairview Park in Dublin on Monday June 16th. READ MORE What time should I arrive? Gates open at 7pm, and the show is likely to begin at 7.30pm. A list of stage times is not yet available, so keep an eye on Catfish and the Bottlemen's social media for updates on the day. Gigs at Fairview Park tend to wrap up around 10.30pm. Who is playing? Support acts for Fairview Park are yet to be announced, though special guests on some of the UK dates include James, The Wombats, The Fratellis and DMA's. Catfish and the Bottlemen, of course, will headline. What songs will Catfish and the Bottlemen play? Catfish and the Bottlemen's set list will likely pluck songs from each of their three studio albums. This was a set from the band's gig in Cardiff last year. Longshot Kathleen Soundcheck Pacifier Twice Fallout Conversation Anything Business Sidetrack Homesick 2all Rango Outside Fluctuate 7 (Extended) Cocoon (Extended) How do I get to and from the gig? Fairview Park is within walking distance of Dublin city centre, and very accessible by public transport. You are encouraged to walk, cycle or avail of public transport to get to the gig – driving a car to the site is not advised. Travel by train/Dart: Dart services will run as normal to and from the site. Clontarf Road Dart station is about a 10-minute walk from the event. The last southbound train, running towards Connolly Station, departs Clontarf at 12:16am, while the last train north leaves shortly before midnight. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus runs plenty of services to Fairview Park bus stop, which is only a couple of minutes from the site entrance. Buses are available from Eden Quay (14, 15, 27a, 27b), Abbey Street Lower (6, H1, H2, H3, 130) and Talbot Street (42, 43). Irish Concert Travel is running a same day return bus to the gig from cities and towns around Ireland, including Donegal town, Sligo, Longford, Ballina, Mullingar and Galway City. Buses to Concerts are offering a similar service from the likes of Belfast, Newry, Dundalk and Drogheda. Travel on foot: Fairview Park is walkable from the city centre. It should take less than 40 minutes on foot from O'Connell St to the park, Travel by car: You are advised not to travel to the event by car, as there will be no local parking facilities near Fairview Park. Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the gig can be purchased here . They remain available at the time of writing. Remember to download your tickets on to your phone in advance, in case any issues arise around internet connection at Fairview Park. Screenshots may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. Fairview Park's box office is located beside the site's entrance near Annesley Bridge Road. What is security like? Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult to be permitted entry to the park. You are advised to bring an official form of identification – ideally a passport, Garda age card or driving licence. Bags will be searched, and bringing a large bag or backpack may lead to significant delays or even entry being denied. Umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, professional cameras or recording equipment, glasses and cans are prohibited. What does the weather look like? Met Éireann has said Monday is set to be a dry day with plenty of sunshine and just scattered cloud. Maximum temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees with some wind
