Rock band James announce Utilita Arena Birmingham dates - full details, tickets and more

Rock band James announced a UK arena tour with Razorlight as special guests in June 2024 which includes Utilita Arena Birmingham.

They are celebrating their 40th Anniversary year in 2023 and will also be releasing their 17th studio album in April 2024, the first single of which will be announced in January 2024. With 16 studio albums in the bag they have sold over 25 million copies with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band.

The current members of the enduring and successful band are Tim Booth, Jim Glennie, Saul Davies, Adrian Oxaal, David Baynton-Power, Mark Hunter, Andy Diagram, Chloe Alper, and Deborah Knox-Hewson.

The band was formed in Manchester in 1982 and have had four top 10s on the UK Singles Chart and nine top 10s on the UK Albums Chart. Their best-known singles include Come Home, Sit Down, She’s a Star and Laid. This year, they were honoured at The Ivor Novello Awards 2023, receiving the PRS Music Icon Award, and kick starting a whole year of celebration for their 40th Anniversary.

They also released their orchestral double album Be Opened By The Wonderful which reached #3 in the UK charts in June and a run of sold out tour dates, receiving the best reviews of their career. The band 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.

What did James say about their special anniversary year and tours?

Lead singer and co-founder of the indie rock band, Tim Booth said: “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”

James Glennie, the bassist for and eponym of the band, James, said: “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”. He is the band’s longest-serving member having been there from the first line-up through to the present day.

When are James performing in Birmingham?

James - the band- will be performing at Utilita Arena Birmingham on June 12, 2024.

How to book tickets for James performance in Birmingham?

Fans have a chance to access pre-sale tickets for the tour if they pre-order the new album. The pre-order link is here. Album Pre-sale: 9:30AM, Wednesday 4th October. *Album pre-order required*. General Sale: 9:30AM, Friday 6th October on TicketFactory.