Welcome to UK MUSIC REVIEWS
UK Music Reviews was established in 2014 to bring you news of forthcoming tours, interviews, reviews and photographs of a variety of artists as well as reviewing the latest album releases. Since then, we have seen our readership grow and we are now firmly established as THE go to site for all the latest information in the world of music.
This site is not limited to any single type of music; it encompasses all genres; from pop to rock, folk to indie, soul to R’n’B and even a little bit of classical. We travel the length and breadth of the country to bring you the best reviews of your favourite artists.
Our interviews are read World Wide because the artists never cease to surprise us with some of the things they reveal and they are always entertaining.
Because we have a great relationship with the PR Companies throughout the UK and also in the USA, we are able to bring you up to the minute announcements of who is touring, when and where.
As well as established artists, we like to be able to give those about to embark on their musical journey some much needed promotion. We then follow them to see how their career progresses.
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GIG REVIEW: Elkie Brooks
Elkie Brooks performing her Long Farewell Tour at The Theatre Royal Nottingham on Sunday 28th June 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="787" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Friday 26th June 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="786" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk performing their Multimedia Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Monday 8th June 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="785" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...ZACH BRYAN ANNOUNCES UK DATES
Iconic singer-songwriter Zach Bryan will release his long-awaited sixth studio album With Heaven On Top via Warner Records. The 25-song set was written, recorded and produced by Bryan over the last several months in Tu...TENEBROUS LIAR ANNOUNCE UK LIVE DATES IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM
Released in the Spring of 2026, Gullick (vox, guitar, harmonica) and an entourage including Brendan Casey (bass), Tom Glendining (drums), and Aimee Lovric (guitar), will be taking it out on the road thi...LEWIS CAPALDI ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL DATES
The beloved musician will make his debut solo appearance on the Great Oak Stage on Saturday 11th July 2026 but before then he will be on the bill for several festivals. ...UB40 FT ALI CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES HEADLINE SHOW FOR FOREST LIVE’S 25th ANNIVERSARY IN JUNE 2026
2026 will see Forest Live mark the 25th Anniversary of gigs across some of the nation's most beautiful venues. And what better way to kick off the celebrations than by announcing the first of...BEVERLEY KNIGHT ANNOUNCES BORN TO PERFORM TOUR IN JUNE 2026
The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, announces a huge UK headline tour for June 2026. A testament to her incredible talent and much-loved hits, this unique show will also share inspiring stor...BECKY HILL ANNOUNCES UK TOUR
The two-time BRIT Award winner Becky Hill has released her eagerly anticipated third album Rebecca. She launched the album alongside new single More! More! More!, which was premiered as BBC Radio 1’s ...HARRY STYLES ANNOUNCES HUGE UK TOUR
Harry Styles is known for his showmanship, artistry and flamboyant fashion. His accolades include six Brit awards, three Grammy awards, two Ivor Novello awards, three American Music awards and four MTV Video Music awar...THE STREETS ANNOUNCE 2026 UK TOUR AND WILL PERFORM A GRAND DON’T COME FOR FREE IN FULL
Revered British multi-hyphenates The Streets will take their landmark album A Grand Don’t Come For Free on the road for the first time in full. Mike Skinner and his band will perform the album front-to-back across an...DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES
Def Leppard, the UK's Greatest Arena Rock Band, have announced UK tour dates in June and July 2026. The six dates announced include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their ...GIG REVIEW: Midge Ure
Midge Ure performing his A Man Of Two Worlds Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Saturday 30th May 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="784" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...INTERVIEW: Justin Furstenfeld
Justin Furstenfeld, founder member, lead singer and guitarist with American rock band Blue October, chats with Kevin Cooper about his love for Penhaligon’s perfume, recording Approaching Normal,...GIG REVIEW: Beth Hart with special guests Wille & The Bandit
Beth Hart with special guests Wille & The Bandit performs her You Still Got Me Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Monday 18th May 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="...GIG REVIEW: James Morrison
James Morrison performing his 20 Years Of Undiscovered Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Tuesday 12th May 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="782" display="basic_thumbna...GIG REVIEW: Rick Astley with special guest Gabrielle
Rick Astley with special guest Gabrielle performing his Reflections Tour at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="781" display...GIG REVIEW: Alfie Boe
Alfie Boe performing his Facing Myself Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Tuesday 21st April 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="780" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: The Brand New Heavies
The Brand New Heavies performing at Rock City Nottingham on Tuesday 31March 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="779" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: Gorillaz
Gorillaz performing their The Mountain Tour at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Saturday 28th March 2026. Review by Kevin Cooper ...GIG REVIEW: Lily Allen
Lily Allen performing her West End Girl Tour at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Saturday 14th March 2026. Review by Kevin Cooper...INTERVIEW: Simon Bartholomew
Simon Bartholomew (seen here on the right), guitarist, songwriter and founding member of The Brand New Heavies, chats with Kevin Cooper about his Plan B, the last song or piece of music that made ...GIG REVIEW: Samantha Fish with her special guests The Zac Schulze Gang
Samantha Fish with her special guests The Zac Schulze Gang performing her Paper Doll Tour at Rock City Nottingham on Saturday 7th March 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="777" dis...GIG REVIEW: Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge performing their What Lies Within Tour at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Thursday 5th March 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="778" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...INTERVIEW: Midge Ure
Midge Ure, a Scottish singer, songwriter and record producer, chats with Kevin Cooper about the achievement of Live Aid, playing the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, his 2026 A Man Of Two Worlds ...GIG REVIEW: James Arthur
James Arthur performing his The Pisces World Tour at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Monday 23rd February 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="776" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: Suede
Suede performing their Antidepressant Tour at Rock City Nottingham on Thursday 19th February 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="775" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...INTERVIEW: Saul Davies
Saul Davies, multi instrumentalist with Manchester band, James chats with Kevin Cooper about the effect that Brexit has had on the music industry, plenty of ginger, carrot and broccoli abuse on th...GIG REVIEW: Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro performing their Futique Tour at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Monday 12th January 2026. [ngg src="galleries" ids="774" display="basic_thumbnail"] ...GIG REVIEW: Tony Hadley
Tony Hadley performing his Christmas Big Band Tour 2025 at The Royal Concert Hall Nottingham on Tuesday 16th December 2025. [ngg src="galleries" ids="773" display="basic_thumbn...
