Skindred has just announced an exciting new tour called ‘The Detour,’ which will take them to venues beyond the major cities in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know!
Kicking off this autumn, the Welsh reggae-rock icons aim to connect with fans in smaller towns and cities across the country. The tour begins on October 16 at the University Student Union in Keele, followed by performances at Tenby’s De Valence Pavilion and Swansea’s Patti Pavilion over the next two nights.
In addition, the band will stop in Buckley, Frome, Worthing, Warrington, and Wolverhampton throughout October. The tour will then continue into November with shows in Middlesborough, Wakefield, Torquay, Bournemouth, and Folkestone.
“We as a band are deeply committed to exploring venues beyond just the major cities to share the Skindred sound,” said drummer Arya Goggin. “This October, ‘The Detour’ is our way of doing that.”
He added, “We love performing live, and there are so many incredible towns and cities with fantastic venues that often go unnoticed and need our support. That’s where our ‘Detour’ comes into play! We’re eager to hit the road again this October—see you there!”
Tickets for the tour go on sale this Wednesday (June 11) at 10 AM BST. Get your tickets here and check out the tour dates below.
Skindred’s 2025 UK 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
This tour announcement follows a successful run for Skindred, who reached Number Two on the Official UK Albums Chart in 2023 with their eighth album, Smile. They also snagged the Best Alternative Music Act at the MOBOs and Best UK Act at the Heavy Music Awards in the subsequent year.
Recently, Skindred found themselves as unlikely stars on TikTok, thanks to the viral dance trend for their song ‘Nobody.’ They even made an appearance on Later… With Jools Holland.
The band’s choice to perform outside major cities comes amid warnings that many venues in the UK are at risk of closure. The grassroots music scene is reportedly on the brink of “complete collapse” without government intervention.
According to Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, the rising costs of touring have pushed bands to focus on larger cities. “There’s a growing need to support smaller venues; artists want to connect with their fans, but the touring industry is at a critical point,” he shared.
Efforts are underway to protect grassroots venues, and plans for 2025 could be crucial for the UK’s live music scene to thrive. Recent discussions have even seen government backing for implementing a ticket tax that would support the music ecosystem.
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