Cast to play Derby Arena along with Happy Mondays and The Bluetones

Fri 16 Sep 2016

We're excited to announce that pedigree Britpop legends Cast are set to play at Derby Arena alongside English rock giants Happy Mondays and The Bluetones.

This unique one-off gig is taking place at Derby Arena on Saturday 15 October as part of Derby County Football Club’s former Captain Shaun Barker’s testimonial year. Get your tickets - priced at just £35 - by visiting the event page.

Cast will be releasing their new single Do That in October followed by their new studio album Kicking Up The Dust in early 2017. Earlier this year they released a brand new song Baby Blue Eyes – the first track to be made available from the new album. The song is available now as a free download from soundcloud.com.

Cast was originally formed in 1992. From playing bass in legendary Northern band The La’s, John Power (guitar/vocals), Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson (lead guitar - also playing with Robert Plant) and Keith O’Neill (drums) are joined by former La's member Jay Lewis on bass. In 2012 Cast reunited with original producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead, The Fall) to release a new album Troubled Times, this was their first studio album in over ten years.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic album All ChangeCast united with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for a special live performance in December 2015 for a sold out show at the historic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Due to popular demand an extra show was added in February 2016.

Tickets for this unique gig are selling fast so get yours now! Visit the event page now.