The present will go to Manchester, London, Cambridge, Brimingham and Gateshead subsequent October
Hue And Cry and Roachford have introduced a co-headline UK tour for 2026, bringing a particular present that includes full units and full bands to Manchester, London, Cambridge, Brimingham and Gateshead subsequent October.
Brothers Gregory and Patrick Kane fashioned Hue and Cry in 1984 and the duo made a big impact with the discharge of their debut album Seduced And Deserted (1987) which featured their first High 10 single Labour of Love. The observe up album Distant continued the development and produced the large hits Trying For Linda and Violently.
Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued profitable run by means of the 90s, while their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime present Hit Me Child One Extra Time, that includes their model of Beyonce’s Loopy In Love, thrust the band firmly again into the mainstream limelight.
Trying Sharp
On subsequent yr’s tour, Pat says: “It’s at all times probably the most thrilling factor to be taking part in reside with the complete Hue And Cry band – we may give all of the hits – and viewers favourites – the complete widescreen remedy. It’s additionally an honour to be taking part in these gigs with such an icon of the period as Roachford. Come and see us – wanting as sharp as you want – and let’s elegantly occasion collectively.”
Greg provides: “We’re delighted to be taking the complete band on the highway once more following the current success of our fortieth Anniversary tour. The venues included on this run of dates are greater and among the greatest within the nation, we can not wait to play them.”
Epic Occasion
Roachford has grow to be some of the compelling and constant rock and soul artists the UK has produced, since Cuddly Toy reached No.4 within the charts in 1988. He has launched 10 studio albums and several other best hits collections, been sought-after as a songwriter by the likes of Michael Jackson, Joss Stone and Chaka Khan, and persistently toured on his personal and with contemporaries together with Sananda Maitreya and The Christians.
For the previous 9 years, he has been a part of Mike + the Mechanics, recording with Mike Rutherford’s post-Genesis band and taking part in reside with them the world over.
On the tour, Roachford says: “I’m actually excited to announce that I shall be doing a co-headline UK tour with the wonderful Hue And Cry in October 2026 with my full band. That is gonna be epic!”
Hue And Cry and Roachford Tour Dates
09 October Manchester Bridgewater Corridor
10 October London Indigo on the O2
11 October Cambridge Corn Change
16 October Birmingham Symphony Corridor
17 October Gateshead Glasshouse ICM, Sage 1
Artist pre-sale is at 10am on Wednesday 22 October, with common sale happening from 10am on Friday 24 October. Obtainable right here
Photographs courtesy of Deacon Communications
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