On Ukranian Independence Day (24th August), a nation reels 2 years post Russia’s invasion on 24th February 2022. A political issue stemming from 8 years of unrest between Ukrainian Government forces and Russia backed separatists, the Ukraine seeks to defend what’s theirs. Born out of the current conflict that impacts over 30 million people, Alex Borovenskiy has gone on to found the first Ukraine Fringe Festival – a showcase of the country’s rich cultural landscape, highlighting work from the often underrepresented. Ahead of this year’s festival – from 30th August until 1st September, Alex tells us more about the festival’s motto – “Steel Standing”, curating a 2nd year of the festival in light of ongoing conflict and the significance of ProEnglish Theatre of Ukraine, one of the festival’s host venues.
Rocket-fuelled Canadian act SPIRITBOX have today announced their biggest London show yet. The group will perform at the legendary Alexandra Palace on 13th February, 2025. This will be Spiritbox‘s only UK headline show in 2025.
Tickets are expected to fly as soon as they go on sale. The group’s last London shows – multiple nights at the iconic Roundhouse in Camden – sold out in minutes. Presales begin immediately, and tickets will go on general sale at 10am on Wednesday 28th August. Set your alarm and don’t delay if you want to go!
Special guests are Periphery and Stray From The Path.
Get tickets here.
Today, the Camden-born-and-bred artist Bakar announces that he’ll be performing a very special hometown headline show at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace on December 5 2024.
Following the success of his self-discovery album release last summer which followed with two sold-out Eventim Apollo shows in November 2023, Bakar will now take to the stage and give his fans an unforgettable night at London’s Ally Pally.
Presales for Bakar’s London show will start Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 10am local time and will continue throughout the week with general on sale starting on Thursday 29 August 2024 at 10am local time via LiveNation.co.uk.