SOFT PLAY are back and delivering banger after banger, their sensitive current single ‘Everything and Nothing’ having recently been premiered by Jack Saunders at Radio 1 – and adding to the anticipation for the July 19th release of their new album ‘HEAVY JELLY’ following the thumping intensity of ‘Act Violently’, ‘Mirror Muscles’ and ‘Punk’s Dead’. The duo’s life-affirming resurgence continues with the confirmation of their ‘HEAVY JELLY’ UK tour this October.
Their first headline tour in six years, the ‘HEAVY JELLY’ tour is set to ignite venues across the country before culminating with a very special Halloween show at the O2 Academy Brixton – with fancy dress very much encouraged.
Their select recent gigs – including headline sets 2000trees, Bearded Theory and a rammed sold-out show at the Electric Brixton – have shown that SOFT PLAY have upped the ante following their return, both in terms of raw power and mischievous humour. As Louder Than War’s review of the Brixton show enthused, “Their raucous energy, sardonic humour, and unadulterated punk spirit proved their return is not only welcome but essential.”
Fans who pre-order ‘HEAVY JELLY’ from https://softplay.lnk.to/store will receive access to a pre-sale for tour tickets – this is also open to everyone who has already pre-ordered the album. Pre-order for ticket access closes Tuesday June 18th at 3pm with pre-sale opening at 9am on Wednesday, June 19th and will be live until remaining tickets go on general sale HERE from 9am on Friday, June 21st.
The ‘HEAVY JELLY’ UK headline tour dates are:
OCTOBER – HEADLINE TOUR
15th – Brighton, The Dome
16th – Cardiff, The Tramshed
18th – Birmingham, O2 Institute
19th – Bristol, O2 Academy
20th – Leeds, O2 Academy
22nd – Sheffield, Octagon
23rd – Manchester, O2 Academy
25th – Liverpool, O2 Academy
26th – Newcastle, NX
27th – Glasgow, Barrowland
29th – Nottingham, Rock City
30th – Norwich, UEA
31st – London, O2 Academy Brixton
In the meantime, SOFT PLAY are hitting the festival circuit, starting tomorrow at Download before playing Glastonbury’s Other Stage on June 30th. They’re also confirmed for Tramlines, Truck, Y NOT?, Boardmasters, Bludfest and Victorious in the UK, plus Rock For People (Czechia) and Pohoda (Slovakia).
