James are proud to announce a UK arena tour with Razorlight as Special Guests. Following on from a hugely successful 40th Anniversary year, the band will head out on a run of dates inJune next year which includes Glasgow's OVO Hydro and Aberdeen's P&J Live.
The band will also be releasing their 17th studio album in April 2024, the first single of which will beannounced in January, with further details to follow soon.
James were honoured at The Ivor Novello Awards 2023, receiving the PRSMusic Icon Award, kick starting a whole year of celebration for their 40th Anniversary. This prestigious award was followed by the release of their orchestral double albumBe Opened By The Wonderful which reached #3 in the UK charts in June and a run of sold out tour dates, receivingthe best reviews of their career. Throughout the summert he band then headlined multiple UK and European festivals, culminating in two unique shows backed by full orchestra and choir at The Odeon Of Herodes Atticus, Athens and a Special Guest headline slot at Latitude Festival.
James have entered in to a golden era, and will continue to do so in 2024 and for many more years to come.
Tim Booth says “Deeply proud to announce that we are touring next year to coincide with the release of a rather wonderful new album that we are mixing this week. The new songs sound belting, and will fit this arena tour. Really looking forward to celebrating with you. Expect a mixture of the expected and unexpected - just like life. Nothing but love”
Jim Glennie says “We are delighted to announce our 2024 Arena Tour, supported by the wonderful 'Razorlight'. Come and share a night of biggies, rarities and a sizeable chunk of our exciting, next NEW album! See you there folks. With love, Jim from James”.
