Skindred announces “Detour” Tour, Hits Smaller UK Venues
Welsh reggae-rock band Skindred is embarking on a UK tour, bringing their high-energy performances to smaller towns and cities often missed by major acts. The “Detour” tour aims to support local venues and connect with fans across the country.
Hitting the Road Less Traveled
The tour kicks off this autumn,taking Skindred to venues outside the usual big city stops. The first show is October 16 at Keele University Student Union,followed by dates in Tenby and Swansea.
Other locations include Buckley, Frome, Worthing, Warrington, and Wolverhampton in October. The band will continue into November with shows in Middlesborough, Wakefield, Torquay, Bournemouth, and Folkestone.
Supporting Grassroots Music
We as a band are extremely conscientious about venturing outside of just the major UK cities to spread the Skindred sound,”
said drummer Arya Goggin. “This October the ‘Detour’ is our attempt to do just that.”
Goggin emphasized the importance of supporting these often-overlooked venues. “As a band we love to play live, but there are so many amazing towns and cities with fantastic venues across the country that get forgotten and need to be supported,”
he added.
Tour Dates
Hear’s the complete list of Skindred’s “Detour” tour dates:
OCTOBER
16 – Keele, University Student Union
17 – Tenby, De Valence Pavilion
18 – Swansea, Patti Pavilion
23 – Buckley, Tivoli
24 – Frome, Cheese & Grain
25 – Worthing, Assembly Hall
30 – Warrington, Parr Hall
31 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
NOVEMBER
1 – Middlesborough, Town Hall
2 – Wakefield, Venue 23
7 – Torquay, Arena
8 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
14 – Folkestone, Leas Cliff Academy
Recent Successes
skindred’s tour declaration follows a period of significant achievements. Their eighth album, ‘Smile,’ reached Number Two on the Official UK Albums Chart in 2023. They also won Best Alternative Music Act at the mobos and Best UK Act at the Heavy Music Awards.
In 2023, their song ‘Nobody’ became a viral sensation on TikTok, and they made their debut appearance on Later… With Jools Holland.
Addressing Venue Closures
The “Detour” tour comes amid growing concerns about the closure of grassroots music venues in the UK.Rising touring costs have forced bands to prioritize larger cities, leaving smaller venues at risk.
Speaking to NME, Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd highlighted the financial pressures facing venues and artists. “Bands cannot afford to pick up the cost of touring, venues cannot afford to turn the fucking lights on… artists want to be out on the road and getting these audiences, but this touring sector is as far as it can go without entirely toppling over,”
he said.
Initiatives are underway to support grassroots venues, including a proposed levy on tickets for arena-level gigs. This would create a system where larger venues contribute to the sustainability of smaller venues.
Get Your Tickets
Tickets for the “Detour” tour go on sale this Wednesday (June 11) at 10am BST. Visit Ticketmaster for tickets.
