"Bringing Babyshambles into that tent feels like coming back to something special," says Pete Doherty
"We’re delighted with the chart success of the album but that’s not what we’re about. Our passion is for getting out around the country, and around the world, playing for audiences new and old"
The teenage punk duo of siblings tell NME about building their fanbase in the gig room, "nepo baby" accusations, co-signs from Blondie, Sex Pistols and Yungblud, and why they’re re-shaping hate into hope on their “youth manifesto” debut album ‘Wasted On Youth’
It comes at a vital time, with Music Venue Trust reporting recently that 2025 was yet another concerning year for UK grassroots venues
To mark a decade since his death, a host of artists came together to revisit Bowie's biggest hits
“It’s one of those tracks where as soon as the opening riffs come in, the whole room goes mad”
"Everyone selling the Big Issue has a story to tell and deserves our support"
The Sex Pistols and Green Day-backed band are also due to embark on their headline tour of grassroots venues
"We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive"
There are new dates in Sheffield, Liverpool and Belfast
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