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Doves announce first UK shows since 2019 – without frontman Jimi Goodwin

Doves have announced a trio of intimate UK shows – however they’ll be performing without frontman Jimi Goodwin as he continues to work on his mental health.The Manchester indie veterans marked their return this week with the single ‘Renegades’ and the announcement of sixth studio album ‘Constellations For The Lonely’. This comes after the band were forced to pull the tour for the record so that frontman Jimi Goodwin could focus on his mental health. Now, they’ve announced shows in Stoke, Birkenhead and Hebden Bridge this month, with bandmates and brothers Jez and Andy Williams taking up vocal duties while the frontman continues his recovery.
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Wide Awake Festival 2025 line-up: Kneecap to headline alongside CMAT, English Teacher, Daniel Avery and more
Kneecap scheduled to headline off the back of the Irish rap trio’s acclaimed debut album, ‘Fine Art’ (2024).Other confirmed acts include CMAT, English Teacher (this year’s Mercury Prize-winners), Daniel Avery, Mannequin Pussy, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Puzzle (UK debut) and Sprints.Further down the bill are Erol Alkan BTB Optimo (Espacio), Frankie & The Witch Fingers, Gaye Su Akyol, Getdown Services, Hello Mary, HiTech, Jasmine.4.t, Martin Rev, Mermaid Chunky, Patriarchy, Ugly, W.I.T.C.H and Wine Lips.“This is only just the beginning,” organisers wrote alongside the initial line-up poster, “we have tons more cutting-edge artists still to be announced.” See the full list of names so far here:KNEECAP TO HEADLINE WIDE AWAKE 2025!Plus very special guest CMAT and Mercury Prize winners English Teacher.They’ll be joined by renowned electronic producer Daniel Avery, Philly punk quartet Mannequin Pussy, Aussie rockers Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, a UK debut from Fletcher… pic.twitter.com/lVScBYxGd6— Wide Awake (@wideawakeldn) November 5, 2024Tickets for next year’s Wide Awake are on general sale now – you can buy yours here.The 2025 instalment promises seven live music stages, more than 70 performing artists, an exclusive VIP area, the best London street foot, a craft beer fair⁠, workshops, talks and more still to be announced⁠.Wide Awake recently announced a date change for 2025 following the news that Field Day would be returning to Brockwell Park next May, after a stint at Victoria Park in east London.The 2024 edition of Wide Awake was headlined by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and also featured performances from the likes of Slowdive, Young Fathers, Alice Glass, Dry Cleaning, Squid, Fat Dog and Lynks.Reviewing Wide Awake
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