Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Wednesday 14 January 2026. BIFFY CLYRO live at The 02 Arena. Biffy are playing a UK and European Tour to promote their latest album ' Futique'.. It was announced that Biffy Clyro have struck the right chord once again, the Scottish heavyweights securing their fourth Official Number 1 Album with 'Futique '. I have seen them several times before ,including all three Shepherds Bush Empire shows in 2024. They have pretty much headlined every major music festival in the UK. 9 Jan – The SSE Arena, Belfast 12 Jan – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham 14 Jan – The O2, London 16 Jan – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 17 Jan – Co-op Live, Manchester 18 Jan – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 20 Jan – P&J Live, Aberdeen 21 Jan – OVO Hydro, Glasgow 15 December 2025 update news... Biffy Clyro bass player James Johnston has announced he will not join the band on their upcoming UK and European tour because of mental health and addiction issues. The 45-year-old wrote to fans on the band's social media pages, saying he had concealed his issues for a long time. He said he had recently started to receive professional help and assured fans "there is light at the end of the tunnel". Biffy Clyro headline a massive outdoor in Finsbury Park July 2026. The main support band are SOFT PLAY. Soft Play are an English punk rock duo formed by Isaac Holman (lead vocals, drums) and Laurie Vincent (backing vocals, guitar, bass) in Royal Tunbridge Wells in 2012. They were known as Slaves until 2022, when they changed their name due to their original name's unwanted connotations. They have released five studio albums under both their names. They headlined Brixton Academy last year. ---------------- SOFT PLAY arrived on stage at 7.50pm for their 30 mins set. They are given a tiny space in front of Biffy's stage curtain. The duo played a pretty mental uptempo noisy set , The drummer was shirtless and tattooed and standing up. No hi-hat on his kit and they even have a track called ' Fuck the Hi-Hat'. They got the crowd moshing down the front. It was really good watching them. By the time Biffy Clyro come on the venue is totally full. Even the rear corner blocks of Level 4 are all sold. Stalls standing too, so must be over 18,000 here. BIFFY CLYRO arrived on stage at 8.50pm and played for 1 hour 45 mins. They have a visually fantastic stage show production. Staircases , lots of lights , big screens , pyros, streamers , moving curtains etc. They were joined by two female violinists on a few songs. Simon on vocals and guitar always ends up sweating his nuts off Loads of great crunching rock songs played, with their biggest anthems in the second half . A great show. Full Biffy Clyro setlist played tonight.... A Little Love Hunting Season That Golden Rule Who's Got a Match? ( Simon Forgot The Lyrics) Shot One Space Wolves of Winter Tiny Indoor Fireworks Goodbye Friendshipping ( Dedicated to James Johnston) Biblical A Thousand and One Different People A Hunger in Your Haunt Black Chandelier Instant History Mountains Two People in Love Machines Encore: The Captain Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies Bubbles Many of Horror ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Tuesday 13 January 2026. JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL It opened at The Old Vic Theatre in February 2024. See my review of the opening night party below . It is now at The Shaftesbury Theatre, London WC2. We have excellent seats, in the second of the stalls. The show is on for 2 hours 15 mins over two sets of 65 mins and 70 mins. There are around 20 actors /singers on stage. A live six piece band are on the raised stage at the back. The complexities of recording the single ' Do They Know It's Christmas' and getting the artists to perform at Wembley Stadium. Lots of great songs that were performed at Wembley and Philadelphia. Some acts that were at Wembley get no mention whatsoever. The original event in July 1985 was my number one best live gig event that i have ever attended. It is a really enjoyable feel-good musical. It closes here on 07 February 2026. It will go on a major UK tour from March 2027. --------------------- 10pm to 12.30pm - Tuesday 13 February 2024. Press/VIP Night Party for JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL at Sea Containers London SE1. We have stunning views from this lovely venue of The River Thames at night . Must be around 300 guests here Guests here included BOB GELDOF , MIDGE URE PETE TOWNSHEND, LENNY HENRY , ALAN YENTOB, BEVERLEY KNIGHT, ROACHFORD TREVOR HORN, BARRY McGUIGAN, TOM FLETCHER (McFly). I had nice chats with BOB GELDOF and ROACHFORD There is a DJ and several folks are dancing. Lots of complimentary drinks and food including Taittinger champers , two different Gin cocktails , wines ,beers, juices, bowl food , cartons of fish n chips , canapes and desserts. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Tuesday 13 January 2026. Hard to believe it is five years already since SYLVAIN SYLVAIN died. I was lucky to see several New York Dolls shows when they reformed . Also solo shows. Also got his autobiography signed by him.

Posted 13th January 2026