Reggae-soul sensation Natty will embark on an exciting UK tour this coming November and will perform his debut album Man Like I in its entirety for the very first time. Celebrating his 10 year anniversary since exploding onto the scene in 2008 with his debut album ‘Man Like I’, Natty and his band the Rebelship has been busy remixing old classics and creating new tracks for a Limited Edition package to be released this September prior to this highly anticipated tour. Released via Bob Marley’s legendary label Tuff Gong label, ‘Man Like I and I…X’, the double-vinyl includes a re-mastered version of the original ‘Man Like I’ album plus brand new recordings of favourite tracks featuring some of Natty’s close friends including: Seun Kuti, Benjamin Zephaniah, Maverick Sabre and El Fari & Ramzi (from Palestinian band 47soul). The album also shares an acoustic version of crowd favourite “Bedroom Eyes” and a track Natty recorded with Sly & Robbie that did not feature on the original album, alongside four stunning new original tracks to complete this collector’s package. Since starting his musical journey over a decade ago, Natty has since toured worldwide touching down in Japan, India, North & South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe; meeting the people, collaborating with other musicians and spreading his positive vibes. Excited to share his journey, Natty & The Rebelship will take flight across the UK for 22 date autumn tour, including a visit to Newcastle in November.

Natty & The Rebelship, O2 Academy2, Newcastle, November 13. Tickets on sale now via www.gigsandtours.com

Ramin Karimloo...

One of the world’s most accomplished stars of the West End and Broadway Stage, Ramin Karimloo will return to the UK to perform his exciting new show From Now On, with his acclaimed Broadgrass Band. Ramin’s unique style of revisiting celebrated songs from musical theatre, in a sublime folk style, has won him an army of fans around the world. His stage work has seen him perform across the globe in some of the world’s most acclaimed productions and taking lead roles in Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Les Miserables, Anastasia, The Secret Garden, Chess and Murder Ballad. Join Ramin and friends for an intimate evening of great storytelling and music.

Ramin Karimloo: From Now On, Sage Gateshead, Thursday, January 24. Tickets at http://sagegateshead.com/event/ramin-karimloo50698/