Rock n Roll Circus 2026

[sheffinghell]

As these are starting to get established, I thought we should have a new thread this year.

 

First Sheffield announcement soon. Who would we like to see?

 

The Streets announced for Norwich a few weeks ago.

[sheffinghell]

Another one for Norwich. This is quite a nicely curated day

[sheffinghell]

The Streets confirmed for Sheffield too. Bit of a disappointment, but at least that's one off the list for Tramlines.

[thatTFBguy]

7 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

The Streets confirmed for Sheffield too. Bit of a disappointment, but at least that's one off the list for Tramlines.

Seemed a likely pick. Not one for me. 

[Chapple12345]

[sheffinghell]

Any ideas???

[sheffinghell]

I mean, clearly it won't be Elton... or the Rolling Stones... or Bobby Womack...

 

Nile Rodgers maybe? (I want your love)

Edited November 25, 2025 by sheffinghell

[radioahed]

5 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

Any ideas???

Richard Ashcroft?

 

From Sonnet lyrics

[sheffinghell]

Just now, radioahed said:

Richard Ashcroft?

 

From Sonnet lyrics

I hope not (although plenty will disagree)!

[northernangel]

8 minutes ago, radioahed said:

Richard Ashcroft?

 

From Sonnet lyrics

Good chance of playing this then Victorious and Kendal

[sheffinghell]

23 minutes ago, radioahed said:

Richard Ashcroft?

 

From Sonnet lyrics

Having checked the lyrics, pretty sure you're right. Oh well... maybe the 3rd one will be more my taste!

[radioahed]

5 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Having checked the lyrics, pretty sure you're right. Oh well... maybe the 3rd one will be more my taste!

I saw him supporting Oasis. I enjoyed it. Liked the hits but don’t feel like I need to see him again. 
It feels nothing as big QOTSA so far this year. Maybe bigger to come 

[northernangel]

1 minute ago, radioahed said:

I saw him supporting Oasis. I enjoyed it. Liked the hits but don’t feel like I need to see him again. 
It feels nothing as big QOTSA so far this year. Maybe bigger to come 

The Kooks, The Vaccines doing their debut in full is pretty decent. Ashcroft is also selling out arenas as big as he's been for years. If anything, QOTSA accepting two signs at Don Valley Bowl and only selling one out goes to suggest they aren’t the pull they were. They are even allowing themselves to be a sub for SOAD stadium shows next year which is also a big sub for SOAD to have chosen for those but then look at the likes of who Foos chose and other for Stadium Shows and they need need as big. MCR not even revealed, LP was only Spiritbox.

[NorthernSoul52]

Sheffield announcement imminent then?

[sheffinghell]

1 hour ago, NorthernSoul52 said:

Sheffield announcement imminent then?

Looks like Ashcroft 😴

[sheffinghell]

 

Edited December 1, 2025 by sheffinghell

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

I have seen Ashcroft a few times and not fussed for Fratelli's or Cast so probably won't bother with this one.  Nonetheless a decent booking even if not for me.

 

Been to a few of the different R&R Circus last couple of years so hopefully something more of interest on the Saturday when announced as it is a great setup.

Edited December 2, 2025 by Hirstys 12th Pint

[NorthernSoul52]

It's a decent-sized booking, but at the same time, it's pretty... meh.

[Dronx]

Any guesses? 
 

Reytons likely? Can’t think of many hot new guitar bands big enough for this slot. 

[thatTFBguy]

Probably is Reytons, unfortunately.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

30 minutes ago, thatTFBguy said:

Probably is Reytons, unfortunately.

 

New guitar band though ?

[gfa]

15 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

 

New guitar band though ?

First album was in 2021, definitely count as new.

[sheffinghell]

1 hour ago, thatTFBguy said:

Probably is Reytons, unfortunately.

I fear it will be so. Which means none for me this year. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

13 minutes ago, sheffinghell said:

I fear it will be so. Which means none for me this year. 

 

All depends on the undercard for me as not too bothered for either Richard Ashcroft or Reytons although did enjoy both more than I expected at their respective Tramlines performances.

[49Lawson]

Wunderhorse popped into my head (only playing APE so far, might want to see how they fair as a bigger ticket seller with other limited dates) but yeah, Reytons probably makes the most sense.