O2 Academy Bournemouth

Paolo Nutini

Paolo Nutini is a popular singer/songwriter harking from Paisley in Scotland. Paolo was first spotted during a concert for David Sneddon's in 2003 when he was given the chance to perform. Playing a mixture of pop rock and blue eyed soul, Paolo has already played a number of sell-out concerts in Britain and other countries worldwide. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 25 Mar 2014

Manic Street Preachers

The 'Manics' debut album 'Generation Terrorists' in 1992 gained them a huge following and cult status. Since then they seen 8 out of 10 albums released make the top ten, with 15 top ten singles and number 1s such as 'If you Tolerate this' and 'The Masses against the Classes'. Their 10th studio album was 'Postcards from a Young Man' in September 2010. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 8 Apr 2014

Sophie Ellis Bextor

Sophie's new material sees the 34 year old star blossoming into an accomplished singer–songwriter with a powerfully understated style showcasing a newfound lyrical and musical maturity. Her fifth and latest studio album ‘Wanderlust' was co-written and produced by Ed Harcourt. Forthcoming single ‘Young Blood' is a testament to true love, accompanied by plaintive piano and soaring string arrangement. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 13 Apr 2014

Matt Cardle

Matt Cardle is a British singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning the seventh series of X Factor 2010, winning a ?1 million recording contract with Simon Cowell's Company Syco. Matt's debut single 'When We Collide' was released immediately after he won the X Factor, it sold more than 439,000 in the first week making it 2010's UK Christmas No.1. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 14 Apr 2014

Wretch 32

British rap performer and grime artist "Wretch 32" is set to embark on a headlining tour of the UK, starting this April, in support of his second studio release; "Black and White", which was released in 2011. The album was a commercial success for the Tottenham born MC, peaking at number 4 on the UK chart, and managing to sell a staggering 25,000 copies in it's first week of release. It's strong commercial performance, made the album one of the most successful British 'R&B' releases of the year. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 1 May 2014

Katy B

Katy B's debut album 'On A Mission', was released at the beginning of April and featuring the singles 'Katy On A Mission', 'Perfect Stranger', 'Lights On feat. Ms. Dynamite' and 'Broken Record'. DetailsO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, 21 Oct 2014