Gigantic's Weekly Gig Round-Up
Posted on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Gigantic is the home of live music – bringing you the best selection of gigs and festival tickets. This week sees even more essential shows added to the site, including a thrilling fusion of dance beats and epic orchestra at Ministry Of Sound Classical – Live In Somerset, tour announcements from songwriters Jane Weaver and Shawn James – plus much more!
Keep scrolling to discover the hot new ticket releases coming your way!
Ministry Of Sound Classical – Live In Somerset
An epic mash-up of dance anthems played by a full orchestra
Ministry Of Sound Classical re-imagines the biggest club bangers and rave anthems from the world-famous dance label to be played by the 50-piece London Concert Orchestra. Swapping glow sticks for a conductor’s baton – prepare to experience your favourite tracks like you’ve never heard them before!
This summer sees Ministry Of Sound Classical – Live In Somerset hit Vivary Park in Taunton, including special guests Tall Paul, Ellie Sax and K-Klass.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25 August 2024: Ministry Of Sound Classical – Live In Somerset – Vivary Park, Taunton
Ministry Of Sound Classical tickets are released at 09:00 on Friday 17th November.
Jane Weaver
The unique folk songwriter announces tour and festival appearance
The work of Jane Weaver sees the experimental musician blend folk, electronica and quirky psyche rock to create an idiosyncratic sound of her very own. Having just dropped her new single “Love In Constant Spectacle”, she announces a Spring 2024 tour.
Jane Weaver will also appear at Bearded Theory next year, playing alongside many more essential artists including Jane’s Addition, Amy and the Sniffers, Sleaford Mods and more.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 18 April 2024: Jane Weaver– Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 19 April 2024: Jane Weaver– Trinity Centre, Bristol
- 28 April 2024: Jane Weaver– Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 29 April 2024: Jane Weaver– Cambridge Junction, Cambridge
- 18 April 2024: Jane Weaver– Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
- 01 May 2024: Jane Weaver– Concorde 2, Brighton
- 02 May 2024: Jane Weaver– Scala, London
- 23 - 26 May 2024: Bearded Theory (Jane Weaver)– Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
Get your Jane Weaver tickets with Gigantic today!
Shawn James
Heading to the U.K. to show off new concept album Honor & Vengeance
Drawing on a wide range of influences, including folk, blues, gospel and even metal; Chicago born singer/songwriter Shawn James is an impressive live performer. The innovative musician has just released his concept album Honor & Vengeance which he shows off at a handful of U.K. headline dates during March next year.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 14 March 2024: Shawn James – The Jazz Cafe, London
- 15 March 2024: Shawn James – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 16 March 2024: Shawn James – Thekla, Bristol
- 23 March 2024: Shawn James – Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Shawn James tickets are released at 09:00 on Friday 17th November.
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Award-winning blues rock guitarist announces her tour
British blues rock guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor is a huge hit on both sides of the pacific. She topped the charts in 2021 with The Blues Album and took home the trophy for Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards two years in a row.
Following the release of her Nobody's Fool album last year, Joanne Shaw Taylor now prepares to kick off 2024 with an epic tour in February. Tickets are released on Friday with Gigantic.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 14 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Paradiso, Amsterdam
- 17 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – RNCM Theatre, Manchester
- 18 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow
- 19 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
- 21 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Fire Station, Sunderland
- 22 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Indigo at The O2, London
- 23 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton
- 25 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Waterfront, Norwich
- 26 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea
- 28 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
- 29 February 2024: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Southend Palace Theatre, Southend on Sea
Joanne Shaw Taylor tickets are released at 10:00 on Friday 17th November.
Peter Hook & The Light
Playing all tracks on both Substance records
Peter Hook & The Light is led by the legendary bassist from Joy Division and New Order. Next year sees him play every track on the Substance compilation albums.
We recently took a deep dive into Peter Hook’s career with both groundbreaking bands. CLICK HERE to check out our Spotlight On: Peter Hook & The Light blog.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 17 October 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – Parr Hall, Warrington
- 18 October 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – Rock City, Nottingham
- 24 October 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – Dreamland, Margate
- 26 October 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Norwich
- 08 November 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – TramShed, Cardiff
- 09 November 2024: Peter Hook & The Light – De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea
Peter Hook & The Light tickets are released at 10:00 on Friday 17th November.