Fresh from completing a triumphant sold-out UK tour, Shed Seven are thrilled to announce details of two landmark 30th anniversary homecoming shows at the picturesque York Museum Gardens on July 19th and 20th 2024. Shed Seven’s recent tour has proven that they’re as powerful a live force as ever with recent reviews praising “a passion that is hard to beat” (Clash) while delivering “great showmanship but also an absolute treat for the fans” (The Upcoming).
News of the dates comes as Shed Seven are preparing to release their eagerly anticipated new album A Matter of Time on January 5th 2024. Available to buy HERE, album pre-orders suggest that A Matter of Time could become the band’s highest charting album to date – a feat that would be a phenomenal achievement and a fitting way to celebrate 30 years together.
A fan pre-sale for the July 204 York live dates commences at 9:00am on Wednesday, November 1st for those who are signed up the Shed Seven mailing list. York residents with a YO1, YO24, YO32 and YO30 postcode have exclusive 48-hour priority pre-sale from Wednesday 1st November at 9am HERE. Tickets for the shows will then go on-sale HERE from 9:00am on Friday, November 3rd.
Vocalist Rick Witter says, “We’ve been longing to perform special shows in York for many years and, finally, the stars have aligned perfectly for this to happen in our 30th anniversary year. We are already planning something extraordinary for these shows, so you can expect special guests and grand ideas galore. It’s going to be a jubilant celebration of the last 30 years of Shed Seven and a performance like nothing we’ve done before in beautiful surroundings.”
Shed Seven have personally chosen an exceptional line-up of special guests throughout the weekend. Peter Doherty will perform on both nights, and the Libertines legend also features on the upcoming Shed Seven track Throwaways. The Friday night also presents Lottery Winners, who scored their first No.1album earlier this year, as well as York’s rising indie-rock stars Serotones, who are fronted by Rick’s son Duke. Saturday’s event is completed by the intoxicating, soul-infused alt-pop of Brooke Combe as well as Apollo Junction, who blend modernist touches into their Britpop roots.
Shed Seven’s 30th anniversary homecoming shows in York Museum Gardens are set to be a remarkable and historic weekend for dedicated fans and newcomers alike. With their remarkable journey and a new album on the horizon, Shed Seven are poised to create unforgettable memories for their fans and make this milestone year truly exceptional.
The mastermind behind the event, Rachel Hill, Project Manager at Yorkshire’s largest independent live music brand, Futuresound who are behind the series, said, “I have been heavily involved in the York music scene for 20 years and it has always been an ambition of mine to bring a live music event of this scale to the middle of the city with residents at the heart of it. The fact that we can start the event with the biggest band to come out of York makes it all the more special.”
Stay tuned for more information and surprises as they commemorate their 30th anniversary in style.