Peter Gabriel 'set to release' first album in 20 years
His drummer Manu Katché has revealed the news
It's been a massive 20 years since Peter Gabriel has released new music, and now his drummer Manu Katché has confirmed we should be expecting the comeback album this year!
Manu revealed the news in an interview with L’Illustré, where he told them the band are finishing the album and will take it on tour next year: "A world tour is planned for 2023 with Peter Gabriel, starting in May in Europe," he explained: "We're finishing our new album, then we'll go for a walk on the planet. It's super exciting!"
This news follows a previous NME interview with the 'Sledgehammer' singer last month, where he said: "I’ve got a lot of songs I’m trying to get finished... I’m hoping to have something out by the end of the year."
During the interview Peter also talked about making touring greener, going on to admit: "Touring in itself isn’t energy efficient. I know that bands like Massive Attack have tried very hard to deal with that. There are no perfect solutions.
"They’re talking about upping the quality of lighting and PA in venues, which is how it used to be in the very old days. Not that they were good, but it meant that bands didn’t take tonnes of gear. That might help. There’s a venue in Vegas and they’re trying to get one in London too, which was a massive visual and audio sphere. That may take off and would get cheaper to reproduce, and people could arrive and cut down on what they bring."
Last month, Peter received the Ivor Novello Award's highest honour, the Academy Fellowship, and he posted a photo with his award alongside Peter Kay, who presented the award saying: 'Peter received the Ivor Novello Award's highest honour yesterday: the Academy Fellowship.
'Thanks to @ivorsacademy and @applemusic for a lovely afternoon and a special thank you to Peter Kay who presented the award with a brilliant, hilarious speech. #TheIvors'
Now take a look through tours you can look forward to this year:
ABBA - 'ABBA Voyage'
ABBA's virtual tour 'ABBA Voyage' started on 27th May 2022. The tour sees the ABBA avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, all taking place in a custom-built arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Rod Stewart - UK Tour
In support of his 31st studio album 'The Tears of Hercules', released on the 12th November 2021, Sir Rod will be stopping off at arenas in Nottingham, London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, in November and December.
The Cure - Tour Euro 22
The Cure will be embarking on their Tour Euro 22 which will take them across Europe in October and November 2022, before heading to the UK and Ireland. Throughout December, they will visit Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.
Robbie Williams - 'The XXV Tour'
Robbie Williams announced 'The XXV Tour', the tour will support his album 'XXV' which he announced in June 2022.
Starting in October 2022, it sees Robbie perform across the country including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow.
Al Stewart - UK tour
Al Stewart will take to the road in October and November 2022 with The Empty Pockets and saxophonist Marc Macisso.
Elton John - 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour'
Elton's 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour' is set to return to the UK, March - June 2023.
Speaking about the tour, Elton commented that: "It's the last time I will be touring and travelling the world… and I can't wait to see you all one last time. I want to go out with a bang and say thank you and leave people thinking, 'God I saw the last tour and it was fantastic'".
The Who - UK tour 2023
The Who's Pete Townshend has confirmed that The Who are still planning to tour the UK - however we will have to wait until in 2023! The band will be returning with rescheduled dates from their previously cancelled tour (which was halted due to restrictions put in place from the global pandemic).
Peter Gabriel 'i/o - The Tour'
Peter Gabriel will be bringing his 'i/o - The Tour' to the UK in June 2023. He will be performing in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham.
Pet Shop Boys - 'Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live' tour
Pet Shop Boys are touring around the UK in 2023. They will be performing at London OVO Arena Wembley, Aberdeen P&J Live, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena and Leeds First Direct Arena in June 2023.
Cliff Richard - 'Blue Sapphire Tour'
Cliff Richard announced he would be heading on the 'Blue Sapphire Tour' in November 2023 to celebrate 65 years in the music industry. His shows include dates in London, Blackpool and Glasgow, where he will play hits from his extensive music catalogue.
Madness
Madness are heading on a UK and Ireland in June and July 2023, with shows in Rudeley, Middlesborough, Cheshire, Halifax, and Swansea.
Shania Twain - 'Queen of Me'
Country legend Shania Twain is heading on tour in September 2023 and recently added even more dates to the tour due to popular demand.
The tour is in support of her sixth studio album 'Queen of Me' which comes out on 3rd February 2023.
Matt Goss - 'The Matt Goss Experience'
In 2023, Matt will be touring The Matt Goss Experience across the UK. He will be joined by the MG Big Band and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra as he plays some of his greatest hits and pays tribute to songwriter Cole Porter.
Celine Dion - 'Courage' tour
Celine Dion was due to bring her 'Courage World Tour' to the UK in March and April 2023. The tour had already been postponed due to ongoing health issues, and she has now pushed the tour dates to 2024.
She shared the news about the tour rescheduling with her fans as she revealed her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome which has been causing her to have uncontrollable muscle spasms.
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