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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rocker with 600k-subscriber YouTube channel latest Colosseum act confirmed
As its long-awaited reopening edges closer, another notable name has been announced for the Watford Colosseum. Rocker-turned 600k-subscriber YouTuber and podcaster, Justin Hawkins, will be coming to the iconic Rickmansworth Road venue on January 31 next year, with tickets on sale later this week. While older readers may know him as lead singer of The Darkness - who reached second in the charts with 2003's I Believe in a Thing Called Love - the 50-year-old will be putting away the guitar to host a live episode of his podcast, Justin Hawkins Rides Again. Justin Hawkins (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire) Launched in 2021, it sees the Surrey-born star review rock music, answer fan questions and discuss the often-secretive nature of the industry. A show description on the Colosseum's website reads: "If you like pontificating about music and culture, uncovering insights into how the music industry really works and witnessing a man chaotically conducting an evening of entertainment, then Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Again is for you." The tour begins in Swindon on January 12, with the Watford date confirmed for January 31, as part of a month-long run that will conclude in London on February 7. Tickets for the Watford show can be purchased from the Colosseum website on Friday morning (July 11). The Colosseum will officially reopen on August 29, with Ocean Colour Scene confirmed as the first act. Operator AEG has said that the 40,000 square-foot venue, which is being run on behalf of Watford Borough Council, 'will bring an unparalleled entertainment experience to the area with world class live music and entertainment'.It will have a seated capacity of 1,189, with 2,345 people accommodated for standing. (Image: Simon Jacobs) Other acts confirmed include Jake Bugg, The Stranglers and Suzi Quatro. AEG formally took over the venue last week as the grand reopening edges nearer. The venue has been shut since December 2020, but is being revived with the help of £16m in government funding.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All 20 acts confirmed for Watford Colosseum after reopening
Jools Holland and Simon Reeve are among the latest acts to be added as Watford Colosseum's early line-up takes shape. With the Rickmansworth Road venue, which has been vacant since 2020, set to reopen later this year, 02 Arena managers AEG Presents have been arranging more events to fill out its calendar. At the end of 2024, the list of acts signed on to perform once refurbishment is finished towards the end of this year stood at just nine, but it has since more than doubled to 20. Watford Colosseum. (Image: Watford Borough Council) Thursday, October 2 - Whitney Houston tribute: Saving All My Love for You Saturday, October 4 – Strictly Come Dancing favourites dance show: The Return of the Legends Thursday, October 16 – Live band disco night: Lost in Music Saturday, October 18 – Jazz-funk band: Level 42 Thursday, October 30 – Circus: Cirque, The Greatest Show Reimagined Saturday, November 1 – Tina Turner tribute: What's Love Got To Do With It? Monday, November 3 – Tenor performances: Russell Watson The Evolution Tour Thursday, November 6 – Orchestra: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra MORE SEATS RELEASED for Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (@JoolsBand) on 6 November with Imelda May Tickets are selling quick, so get yours now 🔗 🎺 — Watford Colosseum (@WfordColosseum) February 3, 2025 Tuesday, November 11 – New wave chart topper: Adam Ant Tuesday, November 18 – Tony Blackburn hosted show: Sounds of the 60s Live Friday, November 21 – Elvis Presley tribute: The King's Voice Thursday, December 4 – George Michael tribute: Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George Sunday, December 7 – Taylor Swift tribute: Taylormania Thursday, December 11 – ABBA night: ABBA-Merry Xmas Monday, December 22 – Christmas show: Step Into Christmas 🚨Tickets on-sale now🚨 Radio 2's legendary DJ Tony Blackburn OBE is bringing Sounds Of The 60s Live to Watford next November! An evening of 60s classics performed by an All Star Band & Singers. Get your tickets here 🔗 — Watford Colosseum (@WfordColosseum) December 12, 2024Friday, February 13 – Michael Jackson tribute: Man in the Mirror Friday, February 20 – Country classics night: Country Roads Thursday, March 5 – Beatles tribute: The Magic of the Beatles Thursday, March 19 – Motown night: The Magic of Motown Wednesday, May 13 – World travel stories: Simon Reeve, To The Ends of the Earth
