The glitter, the grit, the sheer glorious volume, Slade are going out the way they came in: loud, proud, and built to bring the roof down. This December, Dave Hill’s legendary crew hit the road one final time for The Final Tour, a cross-country swan song through the UK’s O2 venues that promises the kind of festive frenzy only Slade can deliver.
Starting 28th November at Hastings’ White Rock Theatre and roaring all the way to Manchester’s O2 Ritz on 22nd December, this is the last chance to witness a band who’ve soundtracked Christmas parties, punk revolutions, and everything in between for over half a century. With stops at iconic spots like O2 Academy Liverpool, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and Newcastle’s O2 City Hall, each show is more than a gig, it’s a living slice of British rock history.
Still Got It, Still Giving It Everything
Slade aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving. Their live act is still a beast: firework guitars, stage swagger, and that feral, feel-good energy that made them a household name from Wolverhampton to Warsaw. Led by founding axe-wielder Dave Hill, with a crack unit of touring pros, John Berry, Russell Keefe, and Alex Bines, this line-up brings the noise, the nostalgia, and the full-bore joy of glam rock done right.
Joining them on the road are Sons of the Seventies, an Oxfordshire quartet that channels the decade’s best with era-defining covers and swagger to match. Expect double denim, wah-wah pedals, and more hooks than a pirate convention.
More Than a Tour, It’s a Farewell to a Phenomenon
With 23 Top 10 singles, six No.1 hits, and a legacy that reshaped British rock, Slade’s influence runs deep. From their glam rock anthems of the ‘70s to their hard-edged ‘80s reinvention, they’ve always played it loud, fast, and with no apologies. Now, they’re bowing out with the same bombast that made them icons.
Whether you grew up shouting “Merry Xmas Everybody” into a hairbrush, or just know good music when you hear it, The Final Tour is your last call to feel the full force of Slade live. Miss it, and miss a proper piece of music history.
Don’t wait. Get your tickets now, because once this tour’s done, there won’t be another like it.
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