Pulp announce UK arena tour
Britpop stars Pulp are hitting the road for a series of arena shows this June.
Pulp have announced a June UK arena tour.
Jarvis Cocker and co will kick off their jaunt at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on June 7 and play two nights at London’s The O2 Arena on June 13 and 14.
The run also includes stops in Dublin, Birmingham and Manchester.
What's more, the 'Common People' rockers have hinted at new music.
Jarvis said in a statement: "You deserve more – and we have more. In fact, we have More – (but that’s a whole other story… you’ll have to wait a little more time to hear that one) In the meantime: see you this Summer!”
Pulp also made a point of telling fans they won't be using Ticketmaster's Dynamic Pricing - which left many Oasis fans hearts' shattered last year when prices for tickets to their 'Oasis Live '25 Tour' jumped significantly after they faced lengthy queues.
He added: “PS: no Dynamic Pricing. None at all.”
In December, the Britpop group signed a new record deal with Rough Trade.
A press release at the time noted: “Pulp are pleased to announce that they have signed a record deal with Rough Trade Records.
“Rough Trade have managed Pulp for over 30 years so it feels great to be finally on the label. We did it!”
Pulp reunited in 2023 for their first live shows since 2012.
The band sadly lost their bassist Steve Mackey, who died in March 2023, at the age of 56.
Pulp shared a statement on X confirming the loss of their "beloved friend" alongside a photo of Steve.
It read: "Our beloved friend + bass player Steve Mackey passed away this morning.
"Our thoughts are with his family + loved ones.
“This photo of Steve dates from when Pulp were on tour in South America in 2012. We had a day off + Steve suggested we go climbing in the Andes. So we did.
"Steve made things happen. In his life + in the band. + We’d very much like to think that he’s back in those mountains now, on the next stage of his adventure.
“Safe travels, Steve. We hope to catch up with you one day. All our love."
Steve joined the band in 1989, first featuring on the group's third album 'Separations'. He played on all their subsequent records, but he had to sit out their reunion tour.
Pulps' 2025 arena tour dates:
June 7 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
June 10 – Dublin, 3Arena
June 13 – London, The O2
June 14 – London, The O2
June 19 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
June 21 – Manchester, Co-op Live
