Maximo Park, Arctic Monkeys, We Are Scientists and Mystery Jets are all set to take part in the 2006 ShockWaves NME Awards Tour. A limited amount of tickets went on sale this morning at 9am meaning they might have sold out, if the limited amount was very limited, but luckily for you, if you're desperate to buy tickets, the remaining allocation goes on sale tomorrow.
Paul Smith, of headliners Maximo Park says last year's incumbents The Killers will be a tough act to follow. "There's always pressure when you're headlining," he says "You always want to entertain people as you're the last thing people see before they leave the building. Our shows are known for their energy and the passion that's on display and people will get more of the same on this tour. We won't let up now."
Mystery Jets singer Blaine Harrison says "We've just got the play the best set we've got in us. We're just going to have to steal the show, but all the bands will be trying the same thing."
It would appear that they've made a mistake in scheduling, however, as the gig planned for my birthday is in Nottingham not London, which is embarrassing. The dates are:
24 Jan: Dublin Ambassadors
25 Jan: Belfast Ulster Hall
27 Jan: Glasgow Academy
28 Jan: Edinburgh Corn Exchange
29 Jan: Newcastle Academy
31 Jan: Nottingham Rock City
1 Feb: Leeds University
2 Feb: Liverpool University
4 Feb: Manchester Academy
7 Feb: Sheffield Octagon
8 Feb: Birmingham Academy
9 Feb: Norwich UEA
11 Feb: Cardiff Great Hall
12 Feb: Cambridge Corn Exchange
13 Feb: Bristol Academy
15 Feb: Portsmouth Guildhall
16 Feb: Brighton Dome
17 Feb: London Carling Brixton Academy