James announce 40th anniversary orchestral tour
The James Lasted tour kicks off in April 2023
James are set to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a very special string of UK dates.
The Mancunian indie band formed in 1982 and released their debut EP, ‘Jimone’, in November 1983.
To mark their longevity, the band will embark on the James Lasted Orchestral Tour (you see what they did there?), complete with a full 22-piece orchestra and 8-piece choir.
The tour starts at the Brighton Dome on 25th April 2023 and culminates at the London Royal Albert Hall on 17th April 2023.
Watch: James Absolute Radio live session, 2021
After a period of success throughout the 90s, James initially split up following the departure of lead singer Tim Booth in 2001.
They reunited at the start of 2007 and went on to produce a further seven albums.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 18 November at 9.30am and are available from Absolute Radio Tickets.
Buy tickets at Absolute Radio Tickets
You can celebrate the fact that James lasted at the following dates…
James Lasted Orchestral Tour dates 2023
APRIL 2023
Brighton Dome- Tue 25th
Cardiff St David’s Hall- Wed 26th
York Barbican- Fri 28th
Edinburgh Usher Hall- Sat 29th
MAY 2023
Glasgow SEC Armadillo- Mon 1st
Newcastle O2 City Hall- Tue 2nd
Sheffield City Hall- Thu 4th
Birmingham Symphony Hall- Fri 5th
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall- Sun 7th
Manchester O2 Apollo- Tue 9th
Manchester O2 Apollo- Wed 10th
Blackpool Opera House- Fri 12th
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall- Sat 13th
Bath Forum- Mon 15th
London Royal Albert Hall- Wed 17th
Gallery: Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021, featuring James
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Supergass with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Supergass with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Supergass with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Supergass with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Shed Seven’s Rick Witter with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Shed Seven’s Rick Witter with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Shed Seven’s Rick Witter with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Shed Seven’s Rick Witter with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Shed Seven’s Rick Witter with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Sarah Champion and Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Roachford with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Roachford with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Roachford with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Roachford with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Razorlight’s Andy Burrows with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Razorlight’s Andy Burrows with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Razorlight’s Andy Burrows with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Kaiser Chiefs’ Simon Rix and Nick Baines with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Kaiser Chiefs’ Simon Rix and Nick Baines with Ben Burrell
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
James with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Imelda May with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Imelda May with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Imelda May with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Imelda May with Sarah Champion
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor
Absolute Radio backstage at Isle of Wight Festival 2021