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NPR’s Tiny Desk Honors BET Legacy with a Black Music Month Lineup from Eve to Floetry

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Tiny Desk is turning June into a celebration of Black music’s full sweep. NPR Music and Tiny Desk mark Black Music Month with a multi-generational, month-long lineup, and starting June 2, ten artists spanning genres and generations will take over the popular global series. 2026 marks the fifth year of the Tiny Desk tradition honoring the culture, foundation, and legacy of Black music.

The roster pulls from across eras and styles. GENA, Karriem Riggins and Liv.e, Ayra Starr, Joe, The Paradox, Floetry, Fred Hammond, Eve, 8 Ball & MJG, Shaboozey, and Bow Wow all step behind the desk. BET icons Donnie Simpson, Big Tigger, and Bow Wow are helping announce the lineup across social media, and every concert lands on NPR.org and NPR Music’s YouTube channel.

This year’s edition is built as a tribute to BET. Bobby Carter, host and series producer for Tiny Desk, framed the series as standing on the shoulders of programs like Video Soul, Rap City, and 106 & Park, born in the 1980s when other networks refused to feature Black artists. He says these ten shows reflect the essence of Black music. The lineup makes good on that promise, threading R&B, hip-hop, gospel, Afrobeats, and more into a single month.

BET President Louis Carr echoed the sentiment, pointing to more than 40 years of championing Black music and artistry without compromise. He called the Tiny Desk salute a profound recognition of the culture BET has built since day one, and a reminder that the work of elevating Black music continues.

Throughout June, audiences can also expect behind-the-scenes and additional content across social media. The full celebration runs at npr.org/music, with all performances at npr.org/tinydesk.

The Wayans Crew Drop Final “Scary Movie” Trailer Ahead of June 5 Theatrical Slashing

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The countdown is on, and the Core Four are back in the crosshairs. Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for “Scary Movie,” the franchise revival hitting theatres, 4DX, and premium large formats on June 5, 2026. Twenty-six years after first outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall reunite to land right back in Ghostface’s sights.

This time the targets are bigger than any single slasher. The film takes aim at reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with “legacy” in the title, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred, no trope survives, and every line gets crossed. The Wayans are back to cancel Cancel Culture.

Michael Tiddes directs from a script by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, building on characters created by the original team. The cast loads up on returning favorites and fresh faces, including Kenan Thompson, Dave Sheridan, Lochlyn Munro, Kim Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Chris Elliott, Damon Wayans Jr., and Heidi Gardner. It’s a stacked comedic ensemble built to tear through the genre.

The film is a Paramount Pictures presentation in association with Miramax, a Wayans Brothers production. Tickets are on sale now.

Riley Green Adds Fall Dates to His Cowboy As It Gets Tour Ahead of ‘That’s Just Me’

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Riley Green is stretching out his biggest run yet. The multi-platinum, ACM and CMA Award winner has added fall dates to his 2026 headlining Cowboy As It Gets Tour, bringing the show to Long Beach, Los Angeles, Austin, and more. Randy Houser and Kashus Culpepper join as special guests, with Hannah McFarland returning to the bill.

The newly added stops pile onto a tour that’s already the largest of Green’s career, with sold-out crowds nationwide and a career-highlight night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena earlier this year. The full run rotates in a deep bench of guests, including Justin Moore, Drake White, Mackenzie Carpenter, Hannah McFarland, and Zach John King.

The dates land alongside Green’s forthcoming album ‘That’s Just Me’, due September 18, and his recent single “Think As You Drunk.” Written and recorded during a pivotal year and in the thick of his biggest tour, the record is a deeply personal, multi-faceted body of work that captures every side of him as an artist and songwriter. Rooted in his signature country storytelling and a strong western spirit, it moves easily between tender yearning, carefree beachy anthems, and the fun-loving drinking songs his fans love. It’s the kind of album that shows just how much range Green has grown into.

The new music caps a landmark stretch. This spring Green made his acting debut on CBS drama ‘Marshals’, playing former Navy SEAL Garrett, and he was recently named a coach on the 30th season of NBC’s ‘The Voice’. He also launched his spirits brand Duck Club Bourbon while continuing to sell out arenas worldwide, cementing his place at the front of country music.

Presales start Tuesday, June 2, ahead of the general sale on Friday, June 5 at 10 am local time.

Riley Green 2026 Cowboy As It Gets Tour Dates:

June 4, Myrtle Beach, SC, Carolina Country Music Festival

June 7, Nashville, TN, Nissan Stadium (CMA Fest)

June 12, Midland, TX, Midland County Horseshoe

June 13, Decatur, AL, Rock the South

June 18, Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center

June 19, Saratoga Springs, NY, Albany Med Health System at SPAC

June 20, Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

June 25, Noblesville, IN, Ruoff Music Center

June 26, Burgettstown, PA, The Pavilion at Star Lake

June 27, Nashville, TN, Nissan Stadium (Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More For The Road Finale)

July 9, Fort Loramie, OH, Country Concert

July 10, Craven, Canada, Country Thunder Saskatchewan

July 11, Ashland, KY, Rock the Country

July 16, Green Bay, WI, Resch Center

July 17, Eau Claire, WI, Country Jam USA

July 18, Twin Lakes, WI, Country Thunder Wisconsin

July 22, Cheyenne, WY, Cheyenne Frontier Days

July 23, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

July 25, Monticello, IA, Great Jones County Fair

July 31, Big Sky, MT, Wildlands

Aug 1, Camrose, Canada, Big Valley Jamboree

Aug 2, Lake Cowichan, Canada, Sunfest Country

Aug 6, Darien Center, NY, Darien Lake Amphitheater

Aug 7, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Blossom Music Center

Aug 8, Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live

Aug 13, Camden, NJ, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Aug 14, Hartford, CT, The Meadows Music Theatre

Aug 15, Bangor, ME, Maine Savings Amphitheatre

Aug 20, Des Moines, IA, Iowa State Fair

Aug 21, Sioux Falls, SD, Denny Sanford

Aug 22, Grand Forks, ND, Ralph Engelstad Arena

Sept 6, San José del Cabo, Mexico, Paradisus Los Cabos (Country Splash)

Sept 10, Denver, CO, Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

Sept 11, Albuquerque, NM, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

Sept 12, Lubbock, TX, United Supermarkets Arena

Sept 17, Ridgefield, WA, Cascades Amphitheater

Sept 18, Bend, OR, Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Sept 19, Wheatland, CA, Toyota Amphitheatre

Sept 24, Long Beach, CA, F&M Bank Amphitheater

Sept 25, Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre

Sept 26, Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre

Oct 1, Austin, TX, Moody Center

Oct 2, Durant, OK, Choctaw Casino

Nov 21, St. Petersburg, FL, St. Pete Country Fest

Dec 6, Las Vegas, NV, Resorts World Theatre

Dec 10, Las Vegas, NV, Resorts World Theatre

Video: Sam Smith Bares It All at the Sydney Opera House in 2018

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Sam Smith turned the Sydney Opera House into a confessional. Set against the venue’s iconic sails in January 2018, this intimate concert for Nova’s Red Room series gave a few hundred lucky fans a rare close-up of the British superstar’s vocal power in a world-renowned setting. Smith opened up between songs with heartfelt stories about love and life, revealing the roots of their most powerful ballads. The setlist blended beloved classics with newer material from ‘The Thrill Of It All’, moving through soaring takes on “I’m Not The Only One” and “Stay With Me” and soulful readings of “Burning” and “Pray.” A stripped-back version of the Disclosure collaboration “Latch” showed off Smith’s range, and a closing “Too Good at Goodbyes” sealed an unforgettable night that confirmed Smith as one of their generation’s most compelling live performers.

Charli xcx Announces New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ for July

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Charli xcx is back with a bold new statement. The pop trailblazer has announced her new album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, arriving Friday, July 24. The record gathers previously released tracks “SS26” and “Rock Music” and is available to pre-order now.

The album’s title carries straight through to its visual identity. The cover, shot by Aidan Zamiri, features John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese, three icons spanning the very worlds the title names. It’s a fitting frame for an artist who has spent her career moving fluidly between the experimental and the mainstream.

Charli has built a body of work defined by reinvention, collaboration, and a singular approach that’s shaped both the sound and the visual language of contemporary culture. The acclaim has followed, with multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards confirming her place among pop’s most influential voices.

Her reach now stretches well past music. Charli has become a defining presence in fashion and contemporary image-making, and she’s expanded into film as an actor, writer, producer, and composer, working with directors including Takashi Miike, Greg Araki, and Cathy Yann. ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ draws all three threads into one.

Video: Beyoncé and Jay-Z Headline Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z turned a tribute into a cultural moment. The superstar couple headlined the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium, a massive event marking what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday and rallying a global push to end extreme poverty. Their hit-filled set played like a special edition of the acclaimed “On the Run II” tour, blending solo anthems with powerful collaborations across iconic tracks like “Holy Grail,” “’03 Bonnie & Clyde,” and the commanding “Apeshit.” The chemistry was undeniable as they worked the enormous stage backed by stunning visuals and intricate choreography, with Beyoncé honoring Mandela through several wardrobe changes including a pink dress. Surprise appearances from Ed Sheeran and Pharrell Williams deepened the festival’s collaborative spirit, and the whole night stood as a reminder of music’s power to amplify a call for change.

Future and Tyla Kick Off “Game Time” for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album

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The countdown to kickoff just got a soundtrack worthy of the stage. Future and Tyla have joined forces on “Game Time,” the latest release from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, out now via SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings. The single arrives with an official music video and ramps up the album’s rollout, bottling the adrenaline fans and players feel as the tournament nears. Watch it here.

Produced by four-time Grammy winner Cirkut, “Game Time” pairs three-time Grammy winner Future with two-time Grammy winner Tyla on a high-impact anthem built around bold brass, booming percussion, and Future’s unmistakable presence. The track opens with his rallying call of “20 seconds to game time,” capturing those final moments before kickoff, while Tyla folds in her signature global pop energy with movement, melody, and international scope. The two bridge distinct musical worlds into one commanding record.

Both artists are bringing it straight to the world stage. “The World Cup is a global stage. We made a record to match that energy and now it’s Game Time,” Future says, adding that he’s set to perform at the Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles. Tyla calls it a full-circle moment. “Being part of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album feels like a full circle moment, from South Africa hosting the World Cup in 2010,” she says. “I’m so excited to perform at the opening ceremonies. Let’s go Bafana Bafana.”

“Game Time” keeps the album’s momentum building, following recent singles “Goals” by LISA, Anitta and Rema and “Illuminate” by Jessie Reyez and Elyanna. Each release adds another dimension to the project’s global identity, and this one shifts the energy into full stadium mode. Bringing together artists across continents and genres, the album doubles as a meeting point where music and sport collide ahead of football’s biggest event.

Hip-Hop Comrades Wiz Khalifa and mgk Drop “MPH” Video as ‘blog era boyz’ Run Rolls On

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Wiz Khalifa and mgk are keeping the momentum rolling. The two have dropped the official music video for “MPH,” one of the standout tracks from their recently released collaborative mixtape ‘blog era boyz’. Directed by Sam Cahill, the visual catches the easygoing chemistry that’s fueled their partnership for years, opening with the duo posted up beside a row of parked trucks on a tour break before spilling into a string of performance scenes that match the carefree energy of the song.

Built on hard-hitting verses and a no-frills approach, “MPH” finds both rappers in attack mode. mgk opens with a run of confident bars about ambition, success, and proving doubters wrong, and Wiz answers with reflections on longevity, independence, and the lifestyle that’s defined his career. It stands as one of the project’s most direct and energetic records.

‘blog era boyz’ reunites two artists whose careers were forged in the internet mixtape era. Produced by Sledgren, SlimXX, BazeXX, No Love For The Middle Child, and Eric and Issac Dan for ID Labs, the nine-track project blends stoner rap, melodic experimentation, and reflective storytelling, with fan favorites “family > everything,” “girl next door,” and “everything tatted.” The pair also recently shared videos for “girl next door” and “everything tatted,” reconnecting fans with the chemistry that made records like “Mind of a Stoner” hits more than a decade ago.

The mixtape lands as Wiz joins mgk on the current North American run of the Lost Americana Tour. Last year’s ‘lost americana’ became mgk’s third straight No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, while Wiz kept a busy 2026 going with ‘Khaotic’ and ‘Girls Love Horses’. Together they’re tapping back into the spirit that first linked their fanbases, building a new chapter out of friendship, nostalgia, and creative freedom.

blog era boyz Tracklist:

  1. “family > everything”
  2. “everything tatted”
  3. “MPH”
  4. “fill my pockets”
  5. “girl next door”
  6. “stoned”
  7. “passport”
  8. “grind everyday”
  9. “fiberglass”

Remaining lost americana North American Tour Dates:

May 29, Atlanta, GA, Lakewood Amphitheatre

May 30, Charleston, SC, Credit One Stadium

May 31, Charlotte, NC, PNC Music Pavilion

June 2, Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park

June 3, Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live

June 5, Bangor, ME, Maine Savings Amphitheater

June 6, Hartford, CT, Xfinity Theatre

June 9, Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center

June 10, Burgettstown, PA, The Pavilion at Star Lake

June 12, Scranton, PA, The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

June 13, Darien Center, NY, Darien Lake Amphitheater

June 14, Toronto, ON, Budweiser Stage

June 16, Clarkston, MI, Pine Knob Music Theatre

June 17, Grand Rapids, MI, Acrisure Amphitheater

June 19, St. Louis, MO, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

June 20, Noblesville, IN, Ruoff Music Center

June 22, Shakopee, MN, Mystic Lake Amphitheater

June 23, Kansas City, MO, Azura Amphitheater

June 26, West Valley City, UT, Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

June 27, Boise, ID, Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

June 29, Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena

June 30, Auburn, WA, White River Amphitheatre

July 1, Ridgefield, WA, Cascades Amphitheater

Reggae Icon Ziggy Marley and Jam Titans Gov’t Mule Join Forces for “Dreaming The Same Dream Tour”

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Two distinct musical worlds are about to share one stage. Nine-time Grammy-winning reggae icon Ziggy Marley and Grammy-nominated jam titans Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend Warren Haynes, have announced the “Dreaming The Same Dream Tour,” a 16-date co-headlining fall run. The outing reunites Marley and Haynes, who co-wrote the tour’s namesake song, “Dreaming the Same Dream,” and adds a guest DJ set from YOLA on every night.

The tour launches September 23 in New York City at The Rooftop at Pier 17, sweeps through Florida with six stops, then hits Atlanta and other markets before a four-night Texas stretch that wraps October 17 in Irving. The pairing has both leaders genuinely excited. “It’s gonna be a great jam session being on tour with Warren and the crew,” Marley said. “I’m looking forward to the vibes.” Haynes pointed to the overlap and the discovery. “We’ve known each other a long time and have shared the stage a few times but never done a tour together,” he said, noting that many Mule fans will hear Ziggy for the first time and vice versa.

YOLA called the invite a full-circle moment, tracing her path from the DJ and dance scenes of her native Bristol to the American stage. A portion of every ticket sold ($2) goes to Food For The Poor Jamaica, supporting relief and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the most destructive storm in the island’s history, with help toward shelter, food, clean water, and medical care.

The tour lands in a busy stretch for both camps. Marley released his ninth album ‘Brightside’ in May, his first studio record in eight years, featuring “Racism Is A Killa” with Big Boi of Outkast and “Many Mourn For Bob,” a tribute to his father. He co-produced it with brother Stephen Marley, and the sessions drew collaborators including Trombone Shorty, Sheila E., and Nikka Costa. The performances throughout promise the kind of cross-genre energy that makes a co-headline bill click. Gov’t Mule, meanwhile, keep rolling after 2023’s ‘Peace…Like A River’, with Haynes having issued solo album ‘Million Voices Whisper’ and its companion ‘The Whisper Sessions’ in the years since.

Artist fan club presale tickets are available starting June 3 at noon ET, with local presales beginning June 4 at 10 a.m. local time. The general on-sale begins June 5 at 10 a.m. local time.

Gov’t Mule & Ziggy Marley “Dreaming The Same Dream Tour” Dates:

Sept. 23, New York, NY, The Rooftop at Pier 17

Sept. 25, Asheville, NC, Hellbender

Sept. 26, Raleigh, NC, Red Hat Amphitheater

Sept. 27, Richmond, VA, Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

Sept. 30, Key West, FL, Coffee Butler Amphitheater

Oct. 2, Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock

Oct. 3, St. Augustine, FL, The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

Oct. 4, Clearwater, FL, The BayCare Sound

Oct. 6, Ft. Myers, FL, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Oct. 7, Tallahassee, FL, TBA

Oct. 9, Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater (w/ Larkin Poe)

Oct. 10, Atlanta, GA, Coca-Cola Roxy

Oct. 13, Sugar Land, TX, Smart Financial Centre

Oct. 14, San Antonio, TX, Majestic Theatre

Oct. 15, Austin, TX, Moody Amphitheater

Oct. 17, Irving, TX, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Bryson Tiller Maps Out 61-Date “The Neo Trapsoul Tour” Across the Globe

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Bryson Tiller is taking the trapsoul sound he pioneered around the world. With a new album on the way, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist has unveiled “Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour,” a sprawling 61-date global headline run. It opens August 27 in West Valley City, Utah, at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre and stretches across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

The North American routing hits marquee rooms including Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood before the tour crosses the Atlantic for stops in Paris, London, and Dublin. The final leg lands down under, kicking off January 19 at Perth’s RAC Arena. Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz join as support on select dates, stacking the bills with serious R&B firepower.

An artist presale starts Wednesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. local for Australia and New Zealand, followed by North America, the UK, and Europe at 12 p.m. local. More presales run through the week ahead of the general onsale on Friday, June 5 at 12 p.m. local. A variety of VIP packages will be available at vipnation.com.

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour Dates:

Thu, Aug 27, West Valley City, UT, Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat, Aug 29, Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Mon, Aug 31, Dallas, TX, Dos Equis Pavilion

Wed, Sep 2, Atlanta, GA, Lakewood Amphitheatre

Thu, Sep 3, Charlotte, NC, Truliant Amphitheater

Fri, Sep 4, Raleigh, NC, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sun, Sep 6, Baltimore, MD, CFG Bank Arena

Wed, Sep 9, Virginia Beach, VA, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Thu, Sep 10, Bristow, VA, Jiffy Lube Live

Sat, Sep 12, Belmont Park, NY, UBS Arena

Sun, Sep 13, New York, NY, Madison Square Garden

Tue, Sep 15, Darien Center, NY, Darien Lake Amphitheater

Wed, Sep 16, Toronto, ON, RBC Amphitheatre

Fri, Sep 18, Camden, NJ, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Sat, Sep 19, Newark, NJ, Prudential Center

Sun, Sep 20, Burgettstown, PA, The Pavilion at Star Lake

Tue, Sep 22, Mansfield, MA, Xfinity Center

Wed, Sep 23, Hartford, CT, The Meadows Music Theatre

Fri, Sep 25, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Blossom Music Center

Sat, Sep 26, Clarkston, MI, Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sun, Sep 27, Tinley Park, IL, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Tue, Sep 29, Milwaukee, WI, American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Wed, Sep 30, Shakopee, MN, Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Fri, Oct 2, Noblesville, IN, Ruoff Music Center

Sat, Oct 3, St. Louis, MO, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Sun, Oct 4, Kansas City, MO, Morton Amphitheater

Tue, Oct 6, Memphis, TN, FedExForum

Wed, Oct 7, Louisville, KY, KFC Yum! Center

Fri, Oct 9, Tampa, FL, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat, Oct 10, West Palm Beach, FL, iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Tue, Oct 13, Austin, TX, Moody Center

Thu, Oct 15, Houston, TX, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman

Fri, Oct 16, Rogers, AR, Walmart AMP

Sun, Oct 18, Albuquerque, NM, First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

Tue, Oct 20, Phoenix, AZ, Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Thu, Oct 22, Anaheim, CA, Honda Center

Sat, Oct 24, Chula Vista, CA, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sun, Oct 25, Inglewood, CA, Intuit Dome

Tue, Oct 27, Concord, CA, Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Thu, Oct 29, Portland, OR, Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Fri, Oct 30, Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena

Sun, Nov 1, Seattle, WA, Climate Pledge Arena

Tue, Nov 17, Zurich, CH, Hallenstadion

Wed, Nov 18, Paris, FR, Adidas Arena

Fri, Nov 20, Copenhagen, DK, Royal Arena

Sun, Nov 22, Stockholm, SE, Avicii Arena

Tue, Nov 24, Amsterdam, NL, Ziggo Dome

Wed, Nov 25, Berlin, DE, Velodrom

Thu, Nov 26, Dusseldorf, DE, Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Sat, Nov 28, Brussels, BE, Forest National

Tue, Dec 01, Dublin, IE, 3Arena

Thu, Dec 03, Manchester, UK, Co-op Live

Fri, Dec 04, Leeds, UK, First Direct Bank Arena

Sat, Dec 05, Cardiff, UK, Cardiff Utilita Arena

Mon, Dec 07, London, UK, The O2 Arena

Wed, Dec 09, Birmingham, UK, bp pulse

Tue, Jan 19, Perth, AU, RAC Arena

Thu, Jan 21, Melbourne, AU, Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Sat, Jan 23, Sydney, AU, Qudos Bank Arena

Mon, Jan 25, Brisbane, AU, Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Wed, Jan 27, Auckland, NZ, Spark Arena