Maisie Peters talks about her Number 1 album and friendship with Ed Sheeran
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Last updated 21st Jul 2023
Maisie Peters joined Sam Thompson on his Hits UK show where she chatted about her Number 1 album 'The Good Witch', playing at Glastonbury and having dinner with none other than Ed Sheeran.
Aged 23, Maisie became the youngest British solo artist in nine years to score a Number 1 album when 'The Good Witch' hit the top spot of the chart. Maisie recalled the moment she found out the good news, which she instantly shared with her housemates.
She said: "When I first found it out I was in Sweden, and I got a knock on my door and I open it and it's all my band and crew. My manager had flown in secretly and he hadn't told me and he had the Number 1 thing.
"I just FaceTimed loads of people, I FaceTimed my housemates and they were like, 'Oh my God this is so fun, this is the one thing for our house that we can't buy.'"
The album helped Maisie to process her emotions after experiencing a breakup - with her single 'Lost The Breakup' having multiple meanings for Maisie. She explained: "I love that song because it comes from a place of sadness and heartbreak but it's also really joyous and really fun and now I love singing that song.
"It makes me smile every time because I'm like, 'I don't feel like that anymore.' So it was perfect for me back then, it's perfect for me now, if I get broken up with again it will be perfect for me then.
"It's amazing to be able to document your life in the way that I did on this album. It's the most special thing to have this album that vividly reflects the last year of my life and the things I was feeling and experiencing."
2023 has been an amazing year for Maisie so far. In addition to achieving a Number 1 album, she also performed at Glastonbury and is about to embark on an American tour before playing a series of UK dates, culminating in a concert at Wembley Arena in November.
Maisie added: "I’ve always wanted to go to Glastonbury, I’ve always wanted to play it. I think if you grow up as a British kid, it's just part of your life. I’d never been but you watch it on TV and I remember watching Coldplay on TV and I'd seen old sets of Amy Winehouse, Jay-Z. It’s so iconic. This year it worked out amazingly that it was the day my album came out. I played the Pyramid Stage, I met Dave Grohl."
Maisie was signed by Ed Sheeran's label Gingerbread Records in 2021 and supported Ed on tour in 2022. Speaking to Sam, Maisie opened up about her friendship with Ed and said: "I had dinner there a while ago. They all come on tour with Ed, so his wife Cherry and their kids are always about on tour. It's true family vibes - baby in one arm, toddler in another."
Take a look at some of the tours to look forward to this year:
Sean Paul and Ashanti
Sean Paul and Ashanti are teaming up for a collaborative tour in April 2025, playing dates across the UK and Ireland. The tour will kick off in Belfast on 9th April with both Ashanti and Sean Paul, before Sean plays solo in Aberdeen and Newcastle. Ashanti will then re-join the tour for dates in Leeds, Glasgow, Nottingham, London, Birmingham and Manchester, with Sean finishing the tour on his own in Cardiff, Brighton and Bournemouth.
Olly Murs
Olly Murs has announced a huge UK and Ireland tour for April and May 2025. The tour is to celebrate 15 years in music, and he will be joined by special guests Blue.
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow has announced a huge UK and Ireland tour, with dates in April, May and June 2025. The 'Let Me Go' singer will be visiting 27 locations, performing songs from his back catalogue, including some of his iconic Take That hits. Tickets for the 'Songbook Tour' go on sale on Friday 29th November 2024.
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue has announced her latest tour will be called 'The Tension Tour' and will take place in the UK throughout May 2025. Speaking about her tour, Kylie said: "I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025. I can't wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more! It's been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action … and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!"
Tate McRae
Tate will be going on her 'Miss Possessive Tour' in 2025, across North America, Europe and of course the UK. She will be coming to the UK in May and June.
Scissor Sisters
The Scissors Sisters are returning for a UK tour, performing in Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Leeds, Birmingham and more in May 2025. The last time the band were on tour was back in 2012 with their 'Let's Have A Kiki Tour', named after a song on their fourth album 'Magic Hour'. This new tour will feature Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis and celebrate the release of their debut album.
Nelly
Noughties legend Nelly is bringing his 'Where The Party At' tour to the UK in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his debut album 'Country Grammar'. He'll be joined by special guests Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri and St. Lunatics when he heads to London, Birmingham and Manchester in June 2025.
Nelly is best known for his iconic R&B tracks 'Ride Wit Me', 'Hot In Herre' and collab with Kelly Clarkson 'Dilemma'.
Pitbull
Pitbull will be returning to the UK with his 'Party After Dark Tour' supported by Shaggy. The singer announced the news following his sold out gigs earlier this year.
Sam Fender
Sam Fender has announced two dates in his home town of Newcastle in June 2025, which will follow his tour of the UK and Ireland in the run up to Christmas 2024. He'll head to St James' Park on Thursday 12th and Saturday 14th June.
Dua Lipa
Not only did Dua Lipa delight fans when she announced a new UK date for her 'Radical Optimism' tour - performing at Wembley Stadium in London - but she upped the excitement as she added another date, due to popular demand. She will be performing at the world-famous venue on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st June 2025.
She later announced a date in Liverpool on 24th June 2025.
Olivia Rodrigo
Despite only recently finishing her 'Guts World Tour', 'Vampire' singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced more UK tour dates for 2025. She'll be heading to London's Hyde Park for American Express presents BST Hyde Park on Friday 27th June. She'll also be heading to Manchester's Co-Op Live Arena for her rescheduled set on Monday 30th June and Tuesday 1st July, after problems with the venue forced cancellation at the eleventh hour in May 2024.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have announced five UK dates as part of their 'Grand National Tour'. The duo will be performing in Glasgow, Birmingham, Cardiff and London, throughout July.
Sabrina Carpenter
'Espresso' icon Sabrina Carpenter has now finished the UK dates for her 'Short N' Sweet Tour' in March 2025. The tour was in support of her sixth studio album of the same name. she will returning to the UK to headline American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, in London, on Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July.
Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello announced her UK and European tour 'Yours, C', including one date in London on 8th July.
Beyoncé
On the same day as she picked up three Grammys, including Album of The Year for 'Cowboy Carter', Beyoncé announced she would be going on tour. The singer later revealed four dates in London as part of her 'Cowboy Carter and The Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour'. She has revealed there will be four dates in the UK, all in London.
Alex Warren
Singer Alex Warren has announced his biggest headline gig in the UK so far, taking place on 16th July, for 'No Ordinary Night' for one performance, in London at Alexandra Palace Park.
The Script
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Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish's 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour will be coming to the UK in July 2025 after visiting the US, Australia and wider Europe. The 'Bad Guy' singer will be performing 12 dates in the UK, including in Manchester and London. It follows the release of her third album of the same name in May 2024.
John Legend
John Legend announced his 'Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour' taking place in May and June this year, across the UK.
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot announced in March 2025 he's heading out on his first ever arena headline show! Cian will play dates across the UK and Ireland in July, September and December!
Post Malone
Post Malone has announced one UK date as part of his 'Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS World Tour'. He will be coming to the UK on Sunday 7th September.
Coldplay
Coldplay announced eight-date UK stadium tour in September 2024. The tour will take place in London and Hull, with two dates at Hull's Craven Park Stadium, and six at London's Wembley Stadium, in August 2025.
Will Smith
Will Smith has announced he is returning to the world of music with his first full tour called 'Based On A True Story Tour', and he will be performing three dates in England in August 2025. Will will take to the stage in London, Manchester and Wolverhampton.
Blackpink
Blackpink have announced world tour for 2025 including cities across North America, Europe, and here in the UK. They will be performing at Wembley Stadium on Friday 15th August.
One Republic
One Republic will be heading out on tour in September 2025. The band behind huge hit 'Counting Stars' will be joined by special guest, Ella Henderson as they head to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham for the 'Escape to Europe 2025 Tour'.
2025: Lady Gaga announces she's going on tour
On 26th March 2025, Lady Gaga announced she would be going on tour, bringing her 'Mayhem Ball' Tour to the UK for four nights, in September and October.
Busted Vs McFly
Busted and McFly are teaming up for an ultimate battle of the bands tour in 2025, playing dates across the UK in September and October 2025. The tour is called Busted Vs McFly.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is never afraid to put on a show, and she'll be doing just that in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham and Glasgow in October 2025. She revealed in November 2024 that she'll be bringing 'The Lifetimes Tour' to the UK.
JLS
JLS boys Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill are going on another tour across the UK in November! JLS will begin in Glasgow, before their final date in London at the end of the month.
Hits Radio Live
This year there will be two Hits Radio Live events in Manchester and Birmingham. This year's line-up has yet to be announced, but you can expect a stellar selection of some of the biggest acts around. Last year we welcomed huge artists including Rita Ora, Teddy Swims, Perrie, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sugababes, Joel Corry, Tom Walker, Olly Alexander, Sigala, Tom Grennan, Pixie Lott, Clean Bandit, KSI, Jax Jones, and Cian Ducrot to the stage.
Book tickets for Fri 21st November - Hits Radio Live Birmingham 2025 on AXS
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James Arthur
One to look forward to next year in 2026 - In celebration of his sixth studio album 'Pisces', James Arthur is going on a huge tour in February 2026! Starting in Nottingham at Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February, the singer will then travel across the UK ending at Manchester's Co-Op Live on Saturday 21st February.
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