Stereo MC's Bristol gig at Trinity on 4 December 2025
Posted on: 07 Apr 2025UK Hip-Hop/Electronic dance pioneers Stereo MC’s will return in 2025 for a brand new run of UK and Ireland shows and have included Bristol's Trinity Centre on Thursday 4 December 2025.
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Demand for Stereo MC’s remains at a high. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing “Connected” (see below) in January, the band also recently announced a slew of US dates - their first full US route since 2001 - leading up to an appearance at the prestigious Cruel World festival on 17th May - as well as a packed 2025 schedule with an 11-date UK and Ireland stretch of shows throughout November, December and January.
Kicking-off at Glasgow St Luke’s venue on 27th November, the ‘True To Life’ UK / IE Tour will take in shows in major cities like Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and beyond, before concluding with a two-night residency at the Button Factory in the Irish capital of Dublin in January (30-31/01 2026).
Forming part of what will be Stereo MC’s’ first full European tour since 2014, the line up will feature original members Rob Birch (Rob B), Nick Hallam, and Cath Coffey, along with drummer/percussionist, Tansay Omar.
Fans can expect to hear tracks from across the Brit Award-winning act’s acclaimed seven studio albums, including Connected, Step It Up, Elevate My Mind, Lost In Music,
As Rob explains of ‘True To Life’:
“There are many influences in the melting pot being shaped by this time we live in. In the same way as we look back for inspiration, we are charged by the present and that’s how we work: combining old methods with modern technology. The more diverse our music becomes, the happier I feel.”
While Nick adds of the upcoming tour:
“There’ll be a lot of new music… some club orientated in keeping with our label and recent outlook, and some more in the Stereo MC’s known mould. When the two merge as one, we will be there.”
Tickets for the True To Life UK / IE Tour are on sale now - click here for tickets - with the full list of dates as follows:
STEREO MC’S TRUE TO LIFE UK / IE TOUR
NOVEMBER 2025
27 - GLASGOW St Luke’s
28 - LEEDS Brudenell Social Club
29 - LIVERPOOL Arts Club
DECEMBER 2025
4 - BRISTOL Trinity
6 - MARGATE Dreamland
7 - NORWICH Epic Studios
12 - LONDON Shepherd’s Bush Empire
13 - MANCHESTER O2 Ritz
14 - BIRMINGHAM O2 Academy 2
JANUARY 2026
30 - DUBLIN Button Factory
31 - DUBLIN Button Factory
About Stereo MC's
?Stereo MCs, the British hip-hop and electronic dance group formed by Rob Birch and Nick Hallam, have had a significant impact on the music scene since their inception in the 1980s. Their journey from early experimentation with tape loops to international acclaim is well-documented through various interviews and articles.?
In a 2023 interview with The Guardian, Birch and Hallam reflected on the creation of their iconic track "Connected." Hallam recounted their early days in Nottingham and London, experimenting with music by making tape loops on an old Revox machine. Birch described the recording process of "Connected," highlighting how a spontaneous vocal jam led to the track's hypnotic quality. He noted, "It was one of those moments: drop everything, forget your preconceptions, open up and see what goes."
In a 2014 interview with Songwriting Magazine, Rob Birch discussed the band's evolution and their approach to music. He emphasized the importance of re-educating themselves about music, stating, "We had to forget everything we knew about music because we didn’t know how people made these sounds." This mindset led them to experiment with new techniques and sounds, contributing to their unique style.
A 2019 interview with 909originals delved into the band's live performances. Birch highlighted the importance of connecting with the audience, stating, "When you stand back, and the track stops, and it’s you and the crowd, it’s like a case of ‘let’s get it together.’" This philosophy underscores their dynamic stage presence and commitment to engaging performances.
In a 2025 interview with Chaos Control Digizine, Rob Birch discussed the band's long-awaited return to U.S. stages after 24 years. He reflected on their consistent release of singles and EPs through their own label, Connected, and expressed hope to finish a new album that year.
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