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Zach Bryan Announces 2nd BST Hyde Park 2025 Date
Zach Bryan has officially announced a second performance at BST Hyde Park 2025, following overwhelming demand for his initial show. After teasing fans with the possibility of an additional date on social media, the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter confirmed he’ll now also take the stage on Sunday, June 29th, alongside his previously scheduled performance on Saturday, June 28th.
Tickets for Bryan‘s first BST Hyde Park date sold out in record time, prompting him to add the second show. Sharing his excitement on Instagram, the “Something in the Orange” star expressed both gratitude and disbelief, writing, “Due to the unbelievable demand and the Hyde Park show selling out immediately in June of next year; we will be adding a second show…Thank you guys so much and the boys and I can’t wait to be back in London.”
Tickets for the newly added show will go on general sale starting Friday, November 1st, with an American Express pre-sale already open for cardholders.
The announcement marks a significant milestone in Bryan‘s career, as he continues to garner a devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic. His only previous UK concert, held at Islington Assembly Hall in 2023, was an intimate affair with fewer than 1,000 attendees. By contrast, BST Hyde Park can accommodate up to 65,000 people, underscoring the meteoric rise of this country-folk sensation.
Despite this massive demand, Bryan reiterated to fans that he has no plans to tour in 2025. Addressing the situation in a social media post, he explained, “We still are not going to tour, we only did this because of the surprising speed it sold out. Thank you guys and we love ya!”
More info on BST Hyde Park’s website.
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Montréal Jazz Festival 2026 – Naïka
If you caught Naïka at MTelus just a few months back, you already know how incredible her live energy is. But seeing her step onto the huge outdoor TD Stage at Jazz Fest on June 29th was something else entirely. She went from playing an intimate venue to looking out at a sea of about 30,000 people. You could tell she was genuinely moved by the turnout, and how could she not be, considering the crowd was more than ten times the size of her last show in the city.
She started the set in this beautiful, draping white dress that paid tribute to her French-Haitian roots. It looked amazing, but right after the opening track, she shed the layers for a short skirt and a white top so she could actually move around, dance, and really own the massive stage.
The setlist felt like a perfect journey through her catalog. She hit some of her biggest tracks like “Ma Chérie” and “1+1,” and then completely flipped the mood by playing a gorgeous, soulful cover of “Killing Me Softly” that had us all swaying and singing along to every word. The absolute highlight, though, was when she surprised everyone by bringing Jessie Reyez out to perform “One Track Mind.” The chemistry between them on stage was so cool to see live.
Beyond the music, just standing in that crowd felt special. Looking around, it was a massive mix of people from every background and culture imaginable. It really reminded me of why Montreal’s melting-pot vibe makes festival season so unique. For an independent global artist like Naïka, the whole night felt less like a standard festival set and more like a major milestone moment in her connection with the city.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
NAÏKA AT JAZZFEST MONTREAL
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shakey Graves & Grayson Repp
On June 28, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver wrapped up the day with an atmosphere that will be remembered for years. Just after Canada defeated South Africa in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner to book its place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history, supporters stayed at the festival ready to celebrate.
The amphitheatre was packed from the moment the music began, and the energy never faded. Fans dressed in red and waving Canadian flags carried the excitement of the match, turning every performance into part of the day’s celebration.
American folk-rock artist Shakey Graves delivered a captivating set that balanced laid-back storytelling with energetic moments. His blend of blues, folk, and Americana fit perfectly with the summer evening, and the crowd responded warmly throughout the performance.
On the Park Stage, Grayson Repp brought his own style to the festival with an engaging performance that drew a steady audience dancing to classics celebratory songs. Together, the two artists provided a fitting soundtrack to a day already filled with unforgettable memories.
Check our our favourite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAKEY GRAVES
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer