The Best Gigs and Performances to See in Yorkshire in September
Some say music makes the world go round
50 YEARS OF PINK FLOYD
3RD SEPTEMBER
Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough
paradoxorchestra.co.uk
Yorkshire musicians Paradox Orchestra have announced an outdoor concert in this iconic setting in their home county, celebrating 50 years of one of the most influential rock groups in history. The concert by candlelight will feature the 20-strong string orchestra and promises to create a festival atmosphere as they pay tribute to the music of Pink Floyd.
JO WHILEY’S 90S ANTHEMS
8TH SEPTEMBER
York Barbican
yorkbarbican.co.uk
Jo Whiley is the queen of the 90s and from Oasis to Blur and The Chems to The Prodigy, she’ll take you on a personal tour of her finest musical memories of the decade. Prepare to dance the night away.
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BUSTED
17TH SEPTEMBER
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
Busted are celebrating their 20th anniversary. How?! It’ll be the Year 3000 before we know it! Join the celebrations as part of their UK arena tour, where they’ll be joined by special guests Hanson and New Hope Club. Charlie Simpson was recently crowned the winner of The Masked Singer (despite many people thinking the man behind the mask was James Arthur) and if he doesn’t come out dressed as a rhino, we’ll be a little disappointed.
ALFIE BOE
30TH SEPTEMBER
Harrogate Convention Centre
01423 502116
harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Alfie Boe has always strived to bring great music to different audiences. Now he’s heading to Harrogate to put on a fantastic performance, and tickets are selling fast.
THE HOOSIERS
30TH SEPTEMBER
The Leadmill, Sheffield
0114 272 7040
leadmill.co.uk
The men behind Goodbye Mr A and Worried About Ray are back on tour and this will be The Hoosiers’ first Sheffield show in over a decade, so you won’t want to miss it. Their new album Confidence is out on 15th September, and you can pre-order it now.
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SHANIA TWAIN
28TH SEPTEMBER
First Direct Arena, Leeds
firstdirectarena.com
With over 100 million global album sales and 330 million streams in the UK alone, Shania continues to pave the way for musicians. She recently collaborated on a song with Anne-Marie which we’re playing on repeat and her sixth studio album Queen of Me was released this year – give it a listen!
THE REYTONS
30TH SEPTEMBER
Utilita Arena, Sheffield
utilitaarenasheffield.co.uk
After months of speculation, this local band have finally announced their next hometown show. Rotherham’s own indie-rock band The Reytons only released their debut album in late 2021 (it rocketed to Number 11 in the Official UK Charts) and they’re already playing arenas on their tour! Over 17,000 fans will see the band live on their huge sold-out UK tour this autumn. Book tickets fast so you don’t miss this performance close to home.
