Bradley Simpson announces UK Headline Tour for 2025
Having performed in front of millions of fans at sold-out shows across the world, the Vamps star Bradley Simpson has announced his biggest headline tour to date.
After his UK and Ireland tour this November sold out in just one day, Bradley’s upcoming run of shows are set to celebrate his upcoming debut solo album, The Panic Years.
Due to release on February 28th 2025, The Panic Years is a record destined to launch Bradley even further into the limelight as one of the UK’s most exciting solo artists right now.
Achieving a rare blend of qualities, The Panic Years sees Bradley’s new songs take in touches of indie-rock, Americana, ‘80s synth and psychedelia whilst sparkling with pop addictiveness.
Just as importantly, the songs go far deeper into his personal experiences: life, love, lust and learning - a diaristic collection of rite-of-passage moments that fans will instantly connect to.
Discussing his new music, Bradley said: “I hope these songs and stories can help them navigate those experiences. They can become the soundtrack to their lives, whether they’re dancing, crying, going out or whatever it is. It really feels like an opportunity to let them into a side of my life that I haven’t shared before.”
Despite possessing the inspiration of an artist who is just starting out, the record’s consistent accomplishment means that there’s no mistaking Bradley for a brand new artist on this record. The album’s new single Holy Grail demonstrates his maturity, both through his songwriting skills and assured vocal delivery.
Sonically, it sounds timeless; a slow-burner that evolves from quiet intimacy into a richer tapestry of sound. Lyrically, it celebrates the future he has with a loved one, and how he can’t wait to go through the good times and the bad, as long as it’s with them.
Bradley added: “Holy Grail is a song about realising that going through ups and downs with someone you love makes it worth it. I spoke about that with my friend Ina, who is an incredible songwriter, and then wrote it around an electric guitar before I recorded anything. Later, BOOTS and I tracked live drums, and I wrote the outro in the studio. It was one of the harder ones on the album to finish because it felt quite delicate and anything we added really needed to earn its place in the production.”
Authenticity is a big part of what makes The Panic Years such an evolution of sound, and despite the majority of its songs beginning in Bradley’s modest home studio, that DIY vibe didn’t really shift even as the tracks developed.
The Panic Years
Cry At The Moon
Picasso
Carpet Burn
Daisies
Holy Grail
Getting Clear
Not Us Anymore
Almost
Favourite Band
Always Like This
The Band’s Not Breaking Up
The Panic Years
Fans who pre-ordered The Panic Years before 3pm on Tuesday Nov 12th will receive access to a pre-sale for tickets, and general sale begins at 10am on Friday Nov 15th.
For the full list of his newly-announced 2025 tour dates, head to Bradley’s Instagram. Whilst we count down the days until his debut album’s release, you can find the rest of Bradley’s music on Spotify:
