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Little Simz announces biggest UK headline shows and new album ‘Lotus’
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Little Simz has announced her biggest UK headline shows to date, set for October 16 at Manchester’s Co-op Live and October 17 at London’s The O2. The shows will support her upcoming sixth studio album, Lotus, releasing on June 6 via AWAL Recordings. Fans who pre-order Lotus through her official store will get priority ticket access on April 9 at 10 AM, with general sale opening April 11 at 10 AM.
The album includes the newly released single “Free,” a poetic reflection on love and pain, and “Flood,” featuring Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly, with a cinematic video by Salomon Ligthelm. Lotus explores themes of renewal and growth, showcasing Simz’s evolving artistry.
A critically acclaimed artist, Little Simz has won Brit Awards, MOBOs, and an Ivor Novello, with 2021’s Sometimes I Might Be Introvert earning the Mercury Prize. Her surprise 2022 release, NO THANK YOU, further cemented her status. In 2023, she returned to acting in the final season of Top Boy, and in 2024, delivered a standout performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage.
In addition to her new album and tour, Simz is curating the Southbank Centre’s 30th Meltdown Festival (June 12–22). The lineup includes The Streets, Ghetts, Sasha Keable, Lola Young, and Jon Batiste, with Simz closing the festival alongside Chineke! Orchestra, a performance that sold out in hours.
With over 1 billion global streams and a reputation as a groundbreaking performer, Little Simz continues to push artistic boundaries. Her upcoming shows mark a major milestone in her career, promising an unmissable live experience.
Lotus is available for pre-order now.
The album includes the newly released single “Free,” a poetic reflection on love and pain, and “Flood,” featuring Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly, with a cinematic video by Salomon Ligthelm. Lotus explores themes of renewal and growth, showcasing Simz’s evolving artistry.
In addition to her new album and tour, Simz is curating the Southbank Centre’s 30th Meltdown Festival (June 12–22). The lineup includes The Streets, Ghetts, Sasha Keable, Lola Young, and Jon Batiste, with Simz closing the festival alongside Chineke! Orchestra, a performance that sold out in hours.
With over 1 billion global streams and a reputation as a groundbreaking performer, Little Simz continues to push artistic boundaries. Her upcoming shows mark a major milestone in her career, promising an unmissable live experience.
Lotus is available for pre-order now.
