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Melanie C Announces World Tour And New Single “Undefeated Champion”

Melanie C is stepping back onto the dancefloor with her latest single, “Undefeated Champion,” a punchy, feel-good track built on resilience and self-belief.
The song marks the third preview of her upcoming album Sweat, following earlier releases “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” and the title track. Leaning into bright, club-ready production, “Undefeated Champion” keeps the energy high while delivering a clear message: get back up, every time.
Speaking about the track, Melanie C describes it as a reflection of pushing through tough moments and coming out stronger. It’s rooted in the idea of choosing courage over fear and finding joy even when things feel stacked against you. At its core, the song is about recognizing your own strength and maybe daring the universe to test it.
Sweat, her ninth studio album and the follow-up to her 2020 self-titled release, arrives May 1. The project pulls from her early love of rave culture and club music, blending that influence with the pop sound that made her a household name. Recorded across London, Stockholm, and Los Angeles, the album focuses on movement, connection, and letting loose. After years of reflection, she’s keeping things simple this time around: make music that feels good and gets people dancing.
To celebrate the release, Melanie C will host a series of smaller album launch shows across the UK through late April and May. From there, she’ll take things global with the newly announced Melanie C World Tour.
The tour kicks off in North America this September, before heading to the UK and Europe in October and continuing to Japan and Australia in November. One of the standout dates includes a London stop at O2 Academy Brixton on October 23, along with a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on October 18.
Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale March 20 at 10 a.m. local time, with some dates already available.
The release lands during a busy stretch for Melanie C. She’s recently performed at major events like Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and New York’s Jingle Ball, alongside TV appearances on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Morning America. She’s even had a few viral moments recently, popping up with rising global act KATSEYE and being featured in Apple Music’s “Music That Moves Me” series.
With Sweat on the way and a full tour lined up, Melanie C isn’t looking back—she’s aiming straight for the dancefloor.
SWEAT 2026 Tour Dates:
Mon April 27 2026 – NANTWICH St Marys Church
Tue April 28 2026 – BRISTOL Rough Trade
Thu April 30 2026 – LONDON Union Chapel
Fri May 01 2026 – LIVERPOOL Camp and Furnace
Sat May 02 2026 – LEEDS Project House
Tue May 05 2026 – GLASGOW SWG3 Galvanizers Yard
Wed May 06 2026 – MANCHESTER Academy 2
Sun May 10 2026 – KINGSTON Circuit
Tue September 08 2026 – MONTREAL Quebec – Club Soda (Canada)
Wed September 09 2026 – TORONTO Ontario – Phoenix Concert Theatre (Canada)
Fri September 11 2026 – WASHINGTON District of Columbia – 9 30 Club (USA)
Sat September 12 2026 – NEW YORK New York – Webster Hall (USA)
Mon September 14 2026 – BOSTON Massachusetts – Paradise Rock Club (USA)
Wed September 16 2026 – CHICAGO Illinois – Concord Music Hall (USA)
Fri September 18 2026 – VANCOUVER British Columbia – Vogue Theatre (Canada)
Sat September 19 2026 – SEATTLE Washington – Showbox (USA)
Tue September 22 2026 – SAN FRANCISCO California – Castro (USA)
Wed September 23 2026 – LOS ANGELES California – Fonda Theatre (USA)
Fri September 25 2026 – SAN DIEGO California – House of Blues (USA)
Sun October 18 2026 – DUBLIN 3Olympia
Tue October 20 2026 – GLASGOW Barrowland
Wed October 21 2026 – MANCHESTER O2 Ritz
Fri October 23 2026 – LONDON O2 Academy Brixton
Sat October 24 2026 – BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute
Mon October 26 2026 – BRUSSELS Botanique Museum (Belgium)
Tue October 27 2026 – PARIS La Machine du Moulin Rouge (France)
Thu October 29 2026 – AMSTERDAM Melkweg OZ (Netherlands)
Fri October 30 2026 – BERLIN Metropol (Germany)
Wed November 11 2026 – PERTH Astor Theatre
Fri November 13 2026 – MELBOURNE Northcote Theatre
Sat November 14 2026 – BRISBANE Tivoli
Sun November 15 2026 – SYDNEY Enmore Theatre
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Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026”
Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean and five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan today announced the “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026,” an expansion of co-headlining stadium dates set to kick off this August. The tour adds four additional concerts in 2026 following their sold-out UGA Sanford Stadium show last week (4/25) that reunited the Georgia natives in front of 63,000 fans. Watch a recap of the tour date here. Openers Gavin Adcock, Dasha, Chase Matthew, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, and Lauren Watkins have been added as support across select dates, listed below. Openers Dee Jay Silver & DJ Rock are across all dates. The tour is promoted by Live Nation.
Both Aldean’s and Bryan’s fan club members will have ticket presales starting Wednesday, May 6, at 10 AM local time and continuing through Thursday, May 7 at 10 PM local time, followed by local team presales starting Thursday, May 7, at 10 AM local time. Tickets to the public go on sale Friday, May 8, at 10 AM local time. Tickets are available at JasonAldean.com and LukeBryan.com.
“If our time in Georgia was a barometric measurement of what’s ahead, these shows with Jason will make it one of the best touring years of my life. And the fans will hopefully feel the same way,” shared Bryan.
“Luke and I have each been at this, career-wise and as friends, for over twenty years, and have gotten to hit a lot of milestones along the way. We’ve gotten to share the stage plenty of times over the years, and playing UGA was just a preview of what’s coming for the rest of these shows,” shared Aldean.
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive access to a backstage tour, invitation to the pre-show VIP Tailgate Lounge, VIP-exclusive gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
DOUBLE DOWN TOUR DATES:
August 1 Missoula, MT Washington-Grizzly Stadium + =+
August 16 San Diego, CA PETCO Park * +
August 20 Washington, DC Nationals Park = **
December 11 Las Vegas, NV Allegiant Stadium xx +
Openers include *Gavin Adcock, **Dasha, +Chase Matthew, xxJon Pardi, =Dylan Scott, and =+Lauren Watkins.
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aldean released his latest studio album, Songs About Us, last week (4/24). The album features the Georgia native’s 31st career #1, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” as well as his current Top 15 radio single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” the album’s title track, “Songs About Us” with Luke Bryan, and more, totaling 20 new songs that have been praised as his “best album in a decade” (Entertainment Focus). Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, ACM Artist of the Decade Aldean’s latest studio album Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. Known for his electrifying live shows and breakout crossover hits, Aldean is set to hit the road for his “Songs About Us” Tour in July following his Full Throttle World Tour, which marked his first ever headlining run in New Zealand as well as his historic headlining return to Australia.
Luke will wrap his ninth season as a celebrity judge on American Idol alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie on May 11, and he will kick off his headline “Word On The Street Tour” on May 29. Since the start of his career, Luke has garnered more than 27 billion global streams, 12 million global album sales, and more than 48 million track sales worldwide, with 32 #1 singles. He became a SoundExchange Hall of Fame recipient as one of the most-streamed artists in the organization’s 20-year history. He has received more than 50 music awards, including Most Heard Artist of the Decade, Artist/Songwriter of the Year, Artist Humanitarian, and an ACM Lifting Lives Award honoring his devotion to improving lives through the power of music.
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Foster the People Announce “Good Mourning Sunshine” North American 2026 Tour
Foster the People have announced their “Good Mourning Sunshine” North American 2026 Tour, bringing their signature blend of indie pop and electrifying live energy to cities across the U.S. and Canada this fall, with support from Goth Babe and The Beaches on select dates.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 9 at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, making stops in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Seattle, Boston, Washington DC, Nashville, Atlanta, Austin, and Houston, among others, before wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre on October 23.
Foster the People’s latest album Paradise State of Mind marked a major milestone for the band, earning their third Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales chart and widespread critical acclaim from outlets including Billboard, NME, AP News, Forbes, Clash Magazine, and Consequence. In 2025, the band brought the record to life on a sold-out global tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America. Building on that momentum, Foster the People recently debuted a brand new live show at Coachella, one they’ll bring across North America on the “Good Mourning Sunshine” tour this fall. Featuring stunning visuals, the production transports audiences through a 1950s-inspired utopia that slowly unravels into a psychedelic dream – a commentary on today’s state of the world that is as arresting as it is thought-provoking.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, May 5 at 8am local time followed by an artist presale on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, May 8 at 10am local time via fosterthepeople.com.
ARTIST PRESALE: To register for artist presale, please visit fosterthepeople.com.
CITI PRESALE: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, May 8 at 8am local time until Thursday, May 7 at 11:59 pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
GOOD MOURNING SUNSHINE 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu, Jul 9 – Calgary, AB – Roundup MusicFest =
Wed, Sep 9 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre*
Fri, Sep 11 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre*=
Sat, Sep 12 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
Tue, Sep 15 – Vancouver, BC – Freedom Mobile Arch*
Wed, Sep 16 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater*
Fri, Sep 18 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Plaza at America First Field*
Sat, Sep 19 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*
Tue, Sep 22 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre^
Thu, Sep 24 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
Fri, Sep 25 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival =
Sat, Sep 26 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island*
Mon, Sep 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory*
Tue, Sep 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live*
Wed, Sep 30 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park*
Fri, Oct 2 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre*
Sat, Oct 3 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre*
Sun, Oct 4 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie*
Tue, Oct 6 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway*
Wed, Oct 7 – Washington, DC – The Anthem*
Thu, Oct 8 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center*
Sat, Oct 10 – New York, NY – Forest Hills Stadium*
Sun, Oct 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann*
Tue, Oct 13 – Nashville, TN – The Truth*
Wed, Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy*
Fri, Oct 16 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park*
Sat, Oct 17 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall*
Sun, Oct 18 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory*
Wed, Oct 21 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park*
Wed, Oct 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre*=
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*Goth Babe
^The Beaches
= Non Live Nation Date
