They Might Be Giants to return to the UK & Ireland in November

They Might Be Giants to return to the UK & Ireland in November

They Might Be Giants are returning to the UK & Ireland this November 2024 with their ‘An Evening With They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond’ tour.

The shows will include two sets which span early favourites to songs from their new, Grammy-nominated album ‘BOOK’. Joined by their barn-burning live band including the Tricerachops Horns, this once-in-a-lifetime show is guaranteed to delight. No opener! They Might Be Giants’ performance starts approximately one hour after doors open!

Eight of the twelve dates across the UK & Ireland have already sold out, but there’s still time for fans to grab tickets to catch the alt-rock legends at the 3rd of November Shepherds Bush Empire London date, as well shows in Southampton, Newcastle and Belfast.

Tickets for ‘An Evening With They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond’ shows are available here

They Might Be Giants also recently released a special cover of American composer Irving Berlin’s famed song “Lazy,” which debuted on WNYC as part of its Public Song Project. Led by the team at WNYC’s midday culture show All Of It, the Public Song Project invites listeners to create new music by drawing from the public domain. The 2024 edition celebrates the station’s 100th anniversary with a compilation of cover songs and adaptations of public domain works from the 1920s. Listen on WNYC here.

The accompanying single art illustrated by David Cowles was inspired by the original sheet music cover for the track, offering a vividly colorful reimagining of the piece. “Lazy” is out now across all streaming platforms and a 7-inch 45 is available from 4th October, exclusively through TMBG’s Idlewild Recordings.

VINYL MANIA

With vinyl interest in the band reaching historic new peaks last year, the band’s Idlewild Recordings imprint’s pressing program is in full swing. With more than a dozen re-issues, new albums, and vinyl-only releases, Idlewild has pressed Flood and Apollo 18 picture disks alongside loving reissues of Mink Car, Lincoln, The Spine, and most recently, the long-awaited vinyl release of Long Tall Weekend, the first digital-only release by a major artist back in August 1999 in the fledgling days of the internet. On the docket for 2024: John Henry. Expand your collection of TMBG vinyl right here.

They Might Be Giants started with a Dial-A-Song service, powered by a lone phone machine out of their Brooklyn apartments. Since then, they have made 23 albums and have secretly infiltrated your TV with original themes and incidental music to numerous shows and commercials. Fans can enjoy They Might Be Giants’ FREE Dial-A-Song smartphone app (iPhone / Android) which adds a new song every day.

UK Tour Dates:

1 Nov- Southampton
2 Nov- Cambridge SOLD OUT
3 Nov- London
5 Nov- Glasgow SOLD OUT
6 Nov- Newcastle
8 Nov- Belfast
9 Nov- Dublin SOLD OUT
12 Nov- Manchester SOLD OUT
13 Nov- Leeds SOLD OUT
15 Nov- Nottingham SOLD OUT
16 Nov- Bristol SOLD OUT
17 Nov- London at The Roundhouse! SOLD OUT

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Merlin Entertainments is inviting families to step into a year of magical adventures with its Spring Sale on Merlin Annual Passes. Perfect for families looking to make the most of quality time together, the pass unlocks entry to over 20 top UK attractions, including the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, Chessington World of Adventures Resort and more. With spellbinding savings available just in time for the Easter Holidays, from the 2nd to the 29th March, Merlin Annual Pass packs a year of family fun and adventure into incredible prices from as little as £99, which equates to just £1.90 per week. From thrilling theme parks like Thorpe Park, Alton Towers Resort and Chessington World of Adventures Resort, to fascinating aquariums, spooky dungeons and historic landmarks, the Pass offers something for everyone. Plus, with exclusive Passholder perks including discounts on food, souvenirs and short breaks, families can enjoy unforgettable days out for less. The limited time sale applies to all Merlin Annual Pass types including yearly passes and Platinum and Gold Monthly Memberships from just £16.99* per month. Adventurers can unlock a whole year’s worth of fun memories and epic moments saving up to £50** on unmissable days out. Spring Sale prices are as follows: Pass Type Usual Price Wizards Wanted Price Saving All-new Essential Merlin Annual Pass £139 £99 £40 Merlin Gold Pass £239 £189 £50 Merlin Gold Membership £19.99pm £16.99pm £3pm £36 per year total saving Merlin Platinum Pass £299 £249 £50 Merlin Platinum Membership £24.99pm £20.99pm £4pm £48 per year total saving 2026 promises to be one of the most exciting years yet for Merlin Annual Passholders. At Alton Towers Resort, the world’s first Bluey rollercoaster – Bluey The Ride: Here Come the Grannies, will open in the UK’s only CBeebies Land on 28th March. Designed for younger adventurers and their big imaginations, the first of its kind attraction whisks guests through Bluey’s backyard. Featuring Bluey’s House, selfie spots, and fun play activities, little fans can meet Bluey, Bingo and the whole Heeler family live in Big Fun Showtime. Over at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, pup-tastic fun awaits with the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land called the World of PAW Patrol, which debuts in Spring 2026. Adventure Bay comes to life with four brand new rides, including Chase’s Mountain Mission Ride, Skye’s Helicopter Heroes, Marshall’s Firetruck Rescue and Zuma’s Hovercraft Adventure, perfect for mini-thrill seekers who want to join the heroic pups on immersive rescue missions. For curious creators, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort will mark its 30th birthday with a year-long calendar of awesome activities and celebrations. 2026 will see the park filled with cake, live shows, LEGO® fun, with nostalgic surprises for guests of all ages, all to celebrate the iconic attraction where imaginations run free.