Rizzle Kicks announce November/December Tour

Following the high demand of tickets for their forthcoming tour over the next few months, Rizzle Kicks have today announced they will be back on the road in November/December at bigger and better venues. Pre-sale is up now HERE, with general sale going up tomorrow. Be quick to avoid disappointment - full list of dates after the jump.

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KanYe West & Jay-Z - UK Watch The Throne Tour (May 2012)

No official word on this yet, but there are some pretty serious rumours flying around the Internet that KanYe West & Jay-Z's ground-breaking Watch The Throne tour is going to be coming to the British Isles in May of this year. Having seen videos of the US tour, and been lucky enough to have witnessed these two perform together in the UK twice before, it was only a matter of time before the two Hip-Hop legends brought the WTT spectacle over here. When it's confirmed, you will be the first to know - watch this space...

Jack Beats Announce UK Tour

With brand new live production from the Bionic League, a team who have handled production for the likes of Daft Punk & Deadmau5, Jack Beats have announced the dates for their forthcoming UK tour. Part of this new production will include social media interaction, with the Jack Beats fans being given a chance to upload photos (via an app) to the groups Facebook page - all of the images will then be intergrated into the live show. The tour kicks off at the end of Feb, you can hit the jump to see all the dates, this should be massive.

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Ed Sheeran - Autumn Tour (Ticket Update)

Having sold over 900,000 copies of his debut album and being nominated for 4 BRIT Awards, Ed Sheeran's Autumn tour was always going to be incredibly sought after, but today has seen the 20-year old star reach new levels. Even though the size of the venues have been increased, tickets are still flying out, with 2 London dates, 1 Manchester date, Newport, Plymouth, 1 Birmingham date, Doncaster, Hull, Blackpool, Newcastle & 1 Glasgow date ALL selling out within 12 hours. The fourth date for the Hammersmith Apollo is now on sale, the two other Manchester dates go on sale @ 9am on Friday, with just a few tickets remaining for Bournemouth, Nottingham, Usher Hall and the second Birmingham/Glasgow dates. All the info and links you need are over @Kililive - more dates will be added if this high demand continues.

DJ Jazzy Jeff - A Musical Journey (Mini-Documentary)

DJ Jazzy Jeff, the best DJ of all-time and one of the most under-rated producers to grace the earth, takes you on a musical journey by giving you an exclusive look at his recent tour of Asia. The video was shot by Christopher Schafer over the 12 shows that Jeff did in the Far East, and it seems as though he and his music went down extremely well out there. Hip-Hop is universal.

J Dilla Changed My Life - London/Manchester/Brighton (3rd-5th February)

For the sixth year running the UK is set to celebrate the life and work of the irreplacable James 'J Dilla'  Yancey - but this year is special, as the show is set to take to the road with three seperate events in London, Manchester & Brighton. The dream team of DJs, including Mr Scruff, Mr Thing, Harry Love & many more, will once again be joined on stage at all three events by last year's suprise guest, Dilla's mother, Maureen 'Ma Dukes' Yancey. Dilla's long-term friend and collaborator Phat Kat will also be hosting the events and will be performing some of his own Dilla-produced classics. I'll be down at the Manchester gig paying tribute to my favourite producer of all-time, and will hopefully see some of you there - it's going to be a special night. All the info you need for the 3 dates are after the jump. R.I.P. Jay Dee.

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Ed Sheeran - + (3x Platinum) x Snow Patrol Support

Ed Sheeran took to his Twitter earlier today to announce that his debut album '+' has gone 3x platinum in the UK, selling over 900,000 copies. The young singer/songwriter has also revealed that he'll be playing a homecoming gig @ Thetford Forest in Suffolk on July 12th and is confirmed to be the main support act for Snow Patrol's US tour in March-April. The tickets for the Suffolk gig go on sale 9am this Friday and all of the dates for the Snow Patrol tour can be found HERE. The future's bright...

Wretch 32 - May 2012 UK Tour

Following his huge movements in 2011, Wretch 32 is set to embark on another headline UK tour in May next year, which will follow the Example arena tour in April and hopefully take Wretch up to the next level when it comes to widening his fan base. You can check all the dates and get your tickets HERE - be sure to cop them ASAP, because they're selling fast. Forgiveness out NOW!

Maverick Sabre Announces 2012 UK Tour

One of the most exciting talents to emerge from 2011, Maverick Sabre, has today announced that he will be embarking on his debut UK tour in March 2012. Mav will be reaching 7 different venues up and down the British Isles, with support coming from the one and only Ms. Dynamite. Tickets go on sale November 25th and you can see all the dates after the jump. Don't miss this.

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WIN! Two Example Tickets for November/December 2011 Tour

So, after picking up his second number one single with Stay Awake last weekend and with Playing In The Shadows topping the album chart today, The House Of Coxhead is giving you the chance to see Example live in concert. His upcoming November/December tour is basically sold out, but if you win this competition, you and a friend will be given two tickets/guestlist places for a date of your choice (not including London) on his biggest tour to date. All you need to do to enter is register to The House Of Coxhead (top right) and then send an e-mail to tjc89209@hotmail.co.uk with your real name, Twitter name and answer to the following question:

Everyone knows Example is a big sneaker head, but exactly how many pairs of trainers does he own?
(if nobody answers correctly, the person with the closest answer wins)

Congratulations to the winner, @Christy_Example, who was the only person to get the answer correct.

COMPETITION CLOSED!

(another one on the way sooner, rather than later...) 

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