August Gigs Guide

Festival season is of course in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t (and shouldn’t) catch some cracking live shows this month, too. (Only once you’ve caught a moment’s rest that is).

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Pixies – 3^rd August, O2 Academy Edinburgh

One of our very own writers, Greg, recently saw Pixies in Manchester – and managed to get a few words with the band’s drummer, David Lovering, for good measure. You can catch them live yourselves in August, too.

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Luedji Luna – 5^th August, The Jazz Cafe, Camden

Brazilian singer-songwriter, Luedji Luna, celebrates the connections between her home country and her African roots and brings all her flair to Camden’s illustrious Jazz Café this month.

Travis Scott – 6^th August, The O2, London

No doubt his live shows have a history of controversy, but Travis Scott will be filling the O2 at the beginning of the month.

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Michael Kiwanuka – 8^th August, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Conversely, if you want something a little more serene (yet by no means less powerful), and perchance find yourself in Edinburgh – perhaps in time for the Fringe – then go and see the immensely talented Michael Kiwanuka.

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The Wombats – 12^th August, O2 Academy Edinburgh

Staying in Edinburgh, catch The Wombats with all the latest material from their No. 1 album released at the start of the year. And yes, you can expect wombat suits. Or so I’m told.

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Bauhaus – 19^th August, O2 Academy Brixton

Northampton’s Bahaus bring their gothic rock to Brixton this month. So get your eyeliner and your leather jacket out. All we ever wanted was everything – and now what we have is a chance to catch Bahaus live this month.

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Megan Thee Stallion – 24^th August, O2 Academy Brixton

One of the shining lights of both recent festivals Glastonbury and Wireless, Megan Thee Stallion always knows how to give a powerful, no-frills live performance. Expect sass and twerkified energy at O2 Academy Brixton.

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100 gecs – 30^th August, O2 Forum Kentish Town

Having sold out every show they’ve played so far, tickets are admittedly somewhat tricky to get hold off. With their own brand of unhinged hyper-pop, the duo of Dylan Brady and Laura Les know how to offer a cathartic show.

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JPEGMAFIA – 31^st August, Tramshed, Cardiff

At the end of the month, JPEGMAFIA takes his hugely well-regarded live show to Cardiff’s Tramshed. (Admittedly much of this list is fairly London-centric, so it makes for a positive change to shoutout about a cracking gig in Wales).

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Laura Mvula – 31^st August, Oran Mor, Glasgow

And last, but by no means least, Laura Mvula promises (as ever) to deliver an exquisite live show at Glasgow’s Òran Mór. Her live performances are often compelling, so I urge you to get a ticket while you can, ye Glaswegians and beyond.