Britpop legends Pulp have announced an exciting series of reunion performances across the UK next summer. Iconic frontman Jarvis Cocker will lead his band of Common People through a rousing return of their era-defining hits, bringing their “This Is What We Do For An Encore” shows to the masses for their first performances in over a decade.
The announcement comes following a series of cryptic posts on Instagram, referencing their 1998 album ‘This Is Hardcore’ asking followers: “What exactly do you do for an encore?”
Since the release of their critically acclaimed Platinum album ‘Different Class’ in 1995 the band, who originally hale from Sheffield, have become a part of British indie rock history, releasing seven studio albums, nine compilation albums, two live albums and 26 singles.
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Firmly ensconced in the Britpop big four, the characteristic Cocker and the quintessential Pulp pop sound will be headlining on Sunday at the Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington, next May, with other acts including The Wombats, Scouting for Girls and Reverend and the Makers also confirmed.
The band are also keeping close to their roots with two hometown shows at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, as well appearances at several big-ticket festivals including Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival, Latitude in Suffolk and London’s Finsbury Park.
Tickets for the tour shows and festival appearances go on sale on Friday, November 4 at 9am via LiveNation and Ticketmaster.
Pulp fans can catch their idols in action next year at any of the following venues:
- Friday, May 26 – Bridlington Spa
- Sunday, May 28 – Warrington Neighbourhood Weekender
- Friday, June 9 – Dublin St Anne’s Park
- Saturday, July 1 – London Finsbury Park
- Friday, July 7 – Glasgow TRNSMT Festival
- Sunday, July 9 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Wednesday, July 12 – Cardiff International Arena
- Friday, July 14 – Sheffield Utilita Arena
- Saturday, July 15 - Sheffield Utilita Arena
- Friday, July 21 – Suffolk Latitude Festival.
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