Ocean Colour Scene to play Swansea as part of 30th anniversary tour
The band’s 13-date anniversary tour will include arena shows in Cardiff, Manchester, London and Birmingham, with Swansea confirmed for Tuesday 3 December — one of only two Welsh dates.
Swansea joins national tour for Britpop milestone
Released in April 1996, Moseley Shoals became a defining album of the Britpop era, featuring hit singles such as The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught The Train, and You’ve Got It Bad. The album spent 92 weeks on the UK charts and was certified triple platinum.
Ocean Colour Scene’s 2026 tour will feature a full performance of Moseley Shoals alongside fan favourites from across their career, including Hundred Mile High City, Travellers Tune, and Profit In Peace.
Band promises “special” show for fans
Simon Fowler, lead singer, said:
“It’s hard to believe that Moseley Shoals turns 30 in 2026. We owe so much to that album, so it’s exciting to be able to celebrate with our amazing fans at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues.”
Steve Cradock, guitarist, added:
“This will be a peak for us as a group. Thanks for the support. See you all in 2026.”
Oscar Harrison, drummer, said the tour would be “celebrated in a very big way,” with his son Leon and Cradock’s son Cass joining the band on stage to deliver the full Ocean Colour Scene sound.
The Enemy to support Swansea show
Joining Ocean Colour Scene on tour will be Coventry band The Enemy, whose debut album We’ll Live and Die in These Towns went straight to number one in 2007.
Lead singer Tom Clarke said:
“The first song I ever learned on guitar was The Day We Caught The Train. Every time we share a stage with Ocean Colour Scene it’s a childhood dream come true.”
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Ocean Colour Scene last played Swansea in 2016 at the Brangwyn Hall. Their return to the city comes as part of their biggest tour in three decades.
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