Celebrate International Women's Day with these Trailblazing Artists
Posted on Friday 8th March 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
International Women’s Day is a recognition of the achievements of women around the world. It shines a light on the positive inspirational actions of those making progress towards equality whilst raising awareness of the challenges that remain.
The call for a gender-equal world has never been greater nor louder, as women and their allies strive for a future free from bias, stereotyping and discrimination. Women’s equality can be achieved collectively as we look to #InspireInclusion.
Gigantic Tickets joins the celebration and shines a light on the trailblazing artists who inspire us.
Read all our Women's History Month content here!
Becky Hill
A leading voice in pop and dance
From finding fame as a contestant on The Voice UK to becoming a world famous singer, multi-award-winner Becky Hill is a leading light in pop and dance-music. She shot to No.1 together with Oliver Heldens with the song "Gecko (Overdrive)" and has also teamed up with such greats as David Guetta, Little Simz and Chase & Status.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 9th August 2024: Becky Hill - Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
- 12th July 2024: Derby Summer Sessions Becky Hill- Markeaton Park, Derby
- 16th – 18th August 2024: Hardwick Festival Becky Hill - Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham
- 24th August 2024: Becky Hill- Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
- 30th August 2024: Rock N Roll Circus Becky Hill- Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
- 31st August 2024: Becky Hill- Dreamland, Margate
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Dream Wife
Anarchic punk-rock energy for the 21st century
Fiery punk rock trio Dream Wife recall the furious sound of riot-grrl. The Brighton based band are renowned for their intense live shows and have released the three rowdy records Dream Wife, So When You Gonna... and Social Lubrication.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 24th October 2024: Dream Wife - The Revenge, Brighton
- 25th October 2024: Dream Wife - The Corn Exchange, Newport
- 31st October 2024: Dream Wife - Underworld, London
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Beverley Knight
Now announced as headliner for Kew The Music
Soul sensation Beverley Knight has rocked the charts with her hit singles "Get Up!", "Greatest Day", "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" and "Keep This Fire Burning". One of the greatest British singers of her generation, she has released three gold selling records and she was nominated for two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical after appearing in Memphis and The Drifters Girl.
Beverley Knight is the latest headliner to be announced for Kew The Music – the exciting series of summer shows!
📆 Tour Dates:
- 13th July 2024: Kew The Music: Beverley Knight - Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, London
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Sister Sledge
The ultimate disco divas
Sister Sledge are a perfect party soundtrack, filling dancefloors with such feel-good anthems as "He's the Greatest Dancer" and the Grammy nominated song "We Are Family". They also shot to the top of the UK charts with smash hit single "Frankie.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 31st May – 2nd June 2024: Wychwood Festival 2024 Sister Sledge - Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
- 13th June 2024: Chaka Khan (Sister Sledge support)- Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
- 29th June 2024: Let’s Rock Exeter! Sister Sledge - Powderham Castle, Exeter
- 6th July 2024: Woodland Disco Festival 2024 Sister Sledge - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
- 1st September 2024: Sister Sledge - Hitchin Priory Summer Series - Hitchin Priory, Hitchin
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor
See the Kitchen Disco queen this summer at shows and festivals
Sophie Ellis-Bextor rose from indie obscurity as singer of Theaudience to become a dazzling pop icon. Her signature single "Murder on the Dancefloor" has reached a whole new generation of fans after being included in the satirical thriller film Saltburn and rocketed back up to No. 2.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 26th June 2024: On The Mount at Wasing: Sophie Ellis-Bextor - The Mount at Wasing , Reading
- 19th – 22nd July 2024: Penn Festival: Sophie Ellis-Bextor - The Big Park, Buckinghamshire
- 25th - 27th July 2024: Belladrum: Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
- 16th – 18th August 2024: Hardwick Festival: Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham
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The Pretenders
Join Chrissie Hynde and the gang on their autumn tour
Led by rock icon Chrissie Hynde, British-American band The Pretenders entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Their biggest bangers include "Back on the Chain Gang", "2000 Miles", "Don't Get Me Wrong", "My Baby" and "I'll Stand by You".
📆 Tour Dates:
- 11th October 2024: The Pretenders - Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
- 12 October 2024: The Pretenders - Bristol Beacon, Bristol
- 13 October 2024: The Pretenders- New Theatre, Oxford
- 16 October 2024: The Pretenders- Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- 17 October 2024: The Pretenders- Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- 19 October 2024: The Pretenders- Connexin Live, Hull
- 20 October 2024: The Pretenders- Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
- 22 October 2024: The Pretenders- The London Palladium, London
- 23 October 2024: The Pretenders- The London Palladium, London
- 24 October 2024: The Pretenders- The London Palladium, London
- 26 October 2024: The Pretenders- Regent Theatre, Ipswich
- 27 October 2024: The Pretenders- Symphony Hall, Birmingham
- 28 October 2024: The Pretenders- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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The Corrs
The Irish pop idols are back!
Irish pop-rock stars The Corrs burst onto the scene in the 90s. Their fusion of traditional sounds with a fresh feel saw them become international best-sellers with second album Talk on Corners which included the singles "Only When I Sleep", "I Never Loved You Anyway" and "Dreams". They revisit the 20x platinum-selling record with a tour later this year.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 11th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - AO Arena, Manchester
- 12th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
- 14th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
- 15th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - Utilita Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 17th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 18th November 2024: The Corrs - Talk On Corners Tour 2024 - Utilita Arena Sheffield
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Sugababes
See the top R&B trio at York and Belladrum festival
Original Sugababes lineup Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy have reunited and are ready to thrill fans once again. The outstanding R&B band have topped the charts with singles "Freak like Me", "Round Round", "Hole in the Head", "Push the Button", "Walk This Way" and "About You Now".
📆 Tour Dates:
- 21st July 2024: Sugababes - Museum Gardens, York
- 25th - 27th July 2024: Belladrum: Sugababes - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
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Paloma Faith
There can be no denying the star power of Paloma Faith. Her debut studio album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? has reached double platinum sales since its release in 2009, and featured the singles "Stone Cold Sober", "New York", and "Upside Down". Success has continued with albums Fall to Grace and A Perfect Contradiction which have also met 2x platinum sales, plus The Architect which topped the charts.
This year saw the release of the brand-new album The Glorification of Sadness which narrowly missed hitting No. 1.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 27th June 2024: Paloma Faith - High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford, Suffolk
- 16th August 2024: Paloma Faith - Dreamland, Margate
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Jess Glynne
Catch the star play headline shows and festivals
After first appearing on the colossal Clean Bandit anthem "Rather Be", Jess Glynne dropped her debut studio album, I Cry When I Laugh which included chart-toppers like "Hold My Hand" and "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself." Glynne has also taken home a Grammy Award and received a further nine BRIT Award nominations.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 29th June 2024: Jess Glynne - The Wyldes, Week St Mary
- 19th – 22nd July 2024: Penn Festival Jess Glynne - The Big Park, Buckinghamshire
- 26th July 2024: Jess Glynne - Dreamland, Margate
- 29th July 2024: Live In The Wyldes Jess Glynne- The Wyldes, Week St Mary
- 9th August 2024: South Facing Festival Jess Glynne- Crystal Palace Bowl, Crystal Palace
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Lucy Spraggan
The "Tea and Toast" singer is back on tour
Folk-pop singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan independently released her debut album Top Room at the Zoo in 2011. It included the song "Last Night" which she performed for The X Factor the following year which massively raised her profile, going on to break the Top 10 with sophomore LP Join the Club. Her success continues with latest album Balance which came out last year.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 14th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Barrowland, Glasgow
- 15th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - NX, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 16th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Academy, Manchester
- 17th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Stylus, Leeds
- 19th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Rock City, Nottingham
- 20th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Epic Studios, Norwich
- 21st May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
- 23rd May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
- 24th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan- Chalk, Brighton
- 25th - 27th July 2024: Belladrum: Lucy Spraggan - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
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Ibibo Sound Machine
Checkout their latest album Pull the Rope
Led by vocalist Eno Williams, Ibibo Sound Machine fuse Afrobeat, disco and electronica. They have become a massive festival attraction, having made multiple appearances at Glastonbury and other awesome global music events. They hit the road later this year to tour their new album Pull the Rope.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 6th May 2024: Ibibo Sound Machine- Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 22nd May 2024: Ibibo Sound Machine- Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
- 5th June 2024: Ibibo Sound Machine- Cambridge Junction 2, Cambridge
- 15th November 2024: Ibibo Sound Machine- Academy 2, Manchester
- 19th November 2024: Ibibo Sound Machine- Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
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P.P. Arnold
See the soul legend takeover Union Chapel
P.P. Arnold started her career as a member of Ike & Tina Turner's iconic soul group. Her solo career took her to greater heights, releasing the singles "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and "Angel of the Morning".
📆 Tour Dates:
- 20th December 2024: P.P. Arnold - Union Chapel, London
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Izo Fitzroy
Don’t miss your chance to see the remarkable performer play live
Izo Fitzroy‘s remarkable blend of soul, gospel and blues can be heard on the essential albums Skyline, How The Mighty Fall and A Good Woman. The London-based songwriter will play an unmissable headline show at the stunning Union Chapel next month.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 13th April 2024: Izo Fitzroy - Union Chapel, London
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Marie S'infiltre
The Parisian satirist comes to London
Comedian and prankster Marie S'infiltre is the daring French viral sensation who stunned the world when she crashed Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show. Combining shock tactics and pop music, she is a star like no other.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 20th June 2024: Marie S'infiltre: Culot - Union Chapel, London
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Sky Ferreira
The sassy sound of synth-pop
Model, actress and synth-pop star impresses critics and fans alike with the release of debut album Night Time, My Time in 2013. She now gets ready to unleash an eagerly awaited second record upon the world.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 20th March 2024: Sky Ferreira – O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham
- 22nd March 2024: Sky Ferreira – Project House, Leeds
- 24th March 2024: Sky Ferreira – O2 Manchester Ritz, Manchester
- 26th March 2024: Sky Ferreira– KOKO, London
- 29th March 2024: Sky Ferreira– The Marble Factory, Bristol 31 March 2024: Sky Ferreira – O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
- 01st April 2024: Sky Ferreira– Concorde 2, Brighton
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The Staves
This unique take on indie-folk is a delight for the ears
Band of sisters The Staves unites the considerable talents of siblings Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor. Having broken the Top 20 with previous records If I Was and Good Woman, indie-folk fans can't wait for her new offering All Now to drop later this month.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th March 2024: The Staves- The Bullingdon, Oxford
- 15th May 2024: The Staves - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 16th May 2024: The Staves - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 22nd May 2024: The Staves - SWX, Bristol
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Waxahatchee
She heads to our shores to tour her new album Tigers Blood
Waxahatchee is the stage name of Alabama indie-rock singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield. Her acoustic-driven sound has attracted an international audience, and this year sees the release of new LP Tigers Blood which she promotes with a UK tour.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 24th July 2024: Waxahatchee - Chalk, Brighton
- 27th July 2024: Waxahatchee - New Century, Manchester
- 29th July 2024: Waxahatchee - Leeds Irish Centre, Leeds
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Bikini Kill
The riot-grrl pioneers return to the UK to fly the flag for feminism once again
Bikini Kill burst out of the Olympia, Washington underground in the early 90s. Led by the indomitable Kathleen Hanna, their hardcore feminist stance combined with anarchic punk rock sound saw them become the poster girls for the riot-grrl movement and one of the most influential alternative bands of all time.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 13th June 2024: Bikini Kill - O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds
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Chaka Khan
The Queen of Funk
Chaka Khan has enjoyed an illustrious career lasting over fifty years, earning international recognition and a staggering ten Grammy Awards. The former lead vocalist of the band Rufus rose to the fore singing "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing" and "Do You Love What You Feel". She became a household name as a solo artist with the huge anthems "I'm Every Woman" and the platinum-certified "Ain't Nobody".
📆 Tour Dates:
- 13th June 2024: Nocturne Live Chaka Khan - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
- 3rd July 2024: Chaka Khan - Warwick Castle
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