October’s honourable mentions

Each month we take one of our favourite venues and artists to shine a light on and celebrate.

The Sound Of Cardiff

The Sound of Cardiff with ‪CHROMA, Casey, Dream State, Funeral for a Friend, Holding Absence and Skindred.

From performing at Grassroot venue Fuel Rock Club to taking the stage at the Principality stadium, ‘The Sound of Cardiff’ highlights each band’s journey and how the city’s vibrant music scene, community spirit and grassroot venues have played a pivotal role in shaping their success.

With special thanks to Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Music City, Clwb Ifar Bach, Principality Stadium Cardiff, REDBRCK, Utilita Arena Cardiff and Visit Wales.

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Breakthrough 2024

Ticketmaster unveils Breakthrough 2024

Check out our picks of the hottest new artists you must see live in 2024! Ticketmaster’s annual Breakthrough list is a selection of the artists, bands and singer-songwriters set to make waves on stages worldwide. Previous lists tipped the likes of Central Cee, Holly Humberstone and Wet Leg.

For the first time, this year’s UK and Ireland-based acts will receive a groundbreaking grant of £5,000 each, underscoring Ticketmaster’s commitment to fostering the next generation of talent.

Andrew Parsons, Managing Director Ticketmaster UK, said: “These ten acts have been shining at grassroots venues up and down the country, and we know they have what it takes to make their mark on this industry. That’s why we’re committed to having their backs as they grow, helping with the costs faced on the road and showcasing them to a whole new legion of fans. We can’t wait to see the heights they hit in 2024.”

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Venue directory

O2 Academy Edinburgh

O2 Academy Edinburgh

01/01 – 31/12

Edinburgh

Built in 1909, this was formerly the award-winning Corn Exchange and has played host to the likes of Blur, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Grace Jones, Oasis and more. It’s now part of the Academy Music Group, and has added comedy – including a month of stand-up as part of the Edinburgh Fringe – to its offerings

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FAQs

We don’t set ticket prices – artists and their teams work with promoters to do that. However, our concert and tours hub offer a big range of events – from tiny club shows to huge stadium dates – at a variety of prices for you to choose from.

All the listings on the Concerts and Tours guide display dates, venues and cities. Split into six genre pages, events are listed in alphabetical order for an easy browsing experience to find the best live music entertainment near you.

Again, concert start times vary. Usually venue doors open between 17:00 and 19:00 in the evening at arena, club and theatre shows, with some bigger venues like stadiums and cricket pitches opening earlier – from 12:00 noon, or 16:00. Times are dependant on the number of acts performing.

For most concerts and shows, the curfew time is 23:00. However, this may vary.

Most shows allow attendees aged 16 and over, or 14 and over when accompanied by an adult. Concerts who operate different rules will usually state it on the event page.

Yes, we offer a variety of ticket types, upsells and VIP options. From picnics to early entry passes, collector tickets, VIP experiences and much more.

Go VIP – while VIP Packages vary, they often include Early Entry or Exclusive Areas, Bars, Food Stalls, and more, for you to enjoy across the evening/event.

Concerts can take place in a range of different venues, from small theatres to huge arenas. Whether it’s an intimate indoor gig or a headline spot on the main stage at a festival, join in the live music experience in multiple locations across the UK and abroad.

While every venue differs, most venues do offer visitor car parks, and taxi drop off points.
Many venues are also situated in city centres or surrounding areas which can be accessed via Train, bus and other forms of public transport.

Ticketmaster offers a fan ticket exchange for select events and most tickets can be resold through this platform for face value or less.  You can head to our verified fan to fan ticket exchange site to sell your tickets safely and securely so another fan gets to enjoy the gig. See our Ticket Exchange site here.