The Piece Hall – Tues June 16
Scarborough Open Air Theatre – Sat June 20
Garbage and Skunk Anansie are set to co-headline two huge shows in Yorkshire next summer as they embark on a tour of some of the country’s most beautiful outdoor stages.
The two musical powerhouses will team up to perform together in six stunning venues kicking off at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Tuesday June 16 and also including a date at TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday June 20.
On this joint headline tour, the bands will take turns to close the evening with Garbage set to close in Halifax, while Skunk Anansie will close in Scarborough.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday November 14 via ticketmaster.co.uk
Garbage are an American alternative rock band formed in Wisconsin in 1993 consisting of Scottish lead vocalist Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig.
Garbage became known for their innovative fusion of rock, electronica, grunge, and pop, creating a dark yet polished sound that stood out in the 1990s music scene. Their 1995 self-titled debut album produced hits like Stupid Girl and Only Happy When It Rains, earning them critical acclaim and international success. The band continued to evolve with albums such as Version 2.0 and Beautiful Garbage, exploring themes of identity, technology, and emotional complexity.
With Manson’s commanding presence and the band’s layered production, Garbage remain a pioneering force in modern alternative music.
Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie are known for their powerful fusion of hard rock, punk, and funk influences. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic Skin, whose distinctive voice and commanding stage presence have become the band’s signature, Skunk Anansie broke through with explosive hits like Weak, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) and Charity.
Their music often tackles political and social issues, addressing themes of race, gender, and power with raw emotion and unapologetic energy. The band’s diverse sound—ranging from aggressive riffs to soulful ballads—helped define the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s.
After a hiatus in the early 2000s, Skunk Anansie reunited in 2009, continuing to tour and release new material that reaffirms their reputation as one of the most electrifying and thought-provoking bands in British rock, highlighted by the release of their recent top 10 album, the critically and commercially acclaimed The Painful Truth.
Julian Murray, of Scarborough OAT promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said: “What a huge night this will be. Both Skunk Anansie and Garbage are musical powerhouses so to have them team up for a double headlining show will certainly make for a memorable evening on the Yorkshire coast.
“Next year is going to be incredible in Scarborough and we can’t wait to make even more announcements very soon. It’s going to be a busy summer.”
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, said: “We work really hard to bring inclusive line ups to The Piece Hall and this double header is going to be one THE gigs of the summer!
“Seeing two of the biggest female fronted rock bands in the world right now on the same bill in this stunning venue will be nothing short of epic.
“Both acts have immense back catalogues, and deliver powerful fusions of indie rock and pop, but are also completely unique as Shirley and Skin bring their own distinct energy and talent in bucketloads. I can’t wait.”
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