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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Rebecca Newlands

Mercury Prize-winning band announce two Scottish dates on new tour

Young Fathers have announced two Glasgow dates as part of a UK tour.

The indie rockers will visit the city's Barrowlands in a new tour off the back of their recently-announced North American tour.

Consisting of members Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and G Hastings, the Edinburgh trio is known for their electrifying live performances and mixing multiple genres. 

Now they are bringing their incredible stage presence to the iconic east end venue on October 23 and 24, 2023. 

Earlier this year the group released their fourth album Heavy Heavy, which has been shortlisted for the 2023 Mercury Prize. 

It is Young Fathers' second nomination for the award after the won it in 2014 for their debut album Dead.

There will be a presale launch on Tuesday, August 2, and tickets go on general sale on Friday, August 4.

Full dates and ticket information can be found here.    

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