Idles

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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218

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reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 218 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Idles is rated as an incredible live performer, with spectacular shows that are worth seeing. Idles concert reviews describe live shows and performances as empowering, aggressive, raucous, electrifying, exciting, enthralling, and glorious. Idles is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Idles concerts? Idles concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Idles? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Idles range from $40,000 - $55,000, with Idles's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

Estadio GNP Seguros, Ciudad de México, Mexico (May 27); Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico (May 28); Parque da Cidade, Porto, Portugal (June 11); Megaland, Landgraaf, Netherlands (June 19); Maimarkt Gelände, Mannheim, Germany (June 21); Otok mladeži, RSC Jarun, Zagreb, Croatia (June 22); New Tekstil, Belgrade, Serbia (June 26); City Stadium - Shtip, Штип, Macedonia (June 26); Vidas Art Arena, Sofia, Bulgaria (June 27); Kobetamendi, Bilbao, Spain (July 9); Lotnisko Gdynia-Kosakowo, Gdynia, Poland (July 1); Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany (July 1); Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria (July 3); Sequoie Music Park, Bologna, Italy (July 4); Victoria Park; Irish Museum of Modern Art; Royal Highland Showground, London, United Kingdom; Dublin, Ireland; Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (August 23; Aug 25; Aug 27)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bristol, United Kingdom (2012 - present)

Bio

Idles are a heavy post-hardcore/punk band from Bristol, London and Newport. The success of the band's debut EP "Welcome" did not go unnoticed and so it happened that BBC Introducing in the Southwest honoured the group as "Band of The Year" in 2012.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Scenestr (Australia)

January 23, 2025

After keeping their legion of fans waiting two long years, beloved UK punk band IDLES have returned to Australian shores to tour off the back of last year's album 'Tangk'.

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The Music (Australia)

January 22, 2025

Idles Live At The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

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Scenestr (Australia)

January 21, 2025

Their was an intense crescendo of live music at Brisbane's The Riverstage on Saturday night as IDLES outdid all expectations.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

January 17, 2025

UK soulful punks IDLES brought their LOVE IS THE FING tour to Tamaki Makauarau tonight. This is their fourth visit to Aotearoa, with a lineup that has remained stable since 2015, another Glastonbury appearance and a Grammy nominated album Tangk in 2024 under their belts.

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