Wild Beasts Frontman's Solo UK Shows

On April 2nd, Hayden Thorpe, the frontman of Wild Beast, just dropped news of three UK

shows in November 2026, where he'll perform the band's song Solo for the first time in

nine years.

Expect intimate sets at Brewery Arts in Kendall on the 14th, Brute Nell's Social Club

in Leeds on the 17th, and Hoxton Hall in London on the 19th, stripping everything down

to its purist form.

He co-founded the Indy Rock outfit back in 2002, and they dropped five albums over 15

years, rapping with Boyking in 2000, 16 before splitting in 2017.

Thorpe then launched his solo run, sharing three albums, including this year's Ness.

Fans have been hitting him up for years about how deep those wild beast tracks hit, and

he's feeling the pull too, ready to hit those high notes and wake up his muscle memory.

He lines up perfect with a 20th anniversary of their debut single, Brave Bulging Boyant

Claire Voins.

These spots aren't random either, each tied to key moments in the band's story, from

their Kendall roots to breakthrough gigs in London, and coming of age nights in Leeds.

Meanwhile Thorpe's got a sound installation called Wetlands running at Waltham Stowe

Wetlands till June, and X-band made Tom Fleming's putting out.

It's as one true pairing, with his latest endless rain dropping this year.

Word is, the split came from wanting to protect what they built without letting it fade,

and now this feels like a heartfelt nod to that legacy, giving everyone a chance to

reconnect with the music that still packs a punch.

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