Little Simz Announces Her Biggest Shows Ever

Matt Sharp
13 hours ago
2 min read

Creative powerhouse Little Simz has officially stepped up a level - announcing her first ever arena shows at London's O2 Arena, and Manchester's Co-Op Live later this year.

It feels like a watershed moment for Little Simz, and one that is a long time coming, as she reveals she is headlining arenas for the first time ever. These shows come shortly after news of highly anticipated sixth studio album, Lotus.

Set for release now on June 6th via AWAL Recordings, Lotus features the two recently unveiled singles 'Free' and 'Flood'. An exploration of the dualities of love and fear, 'Free' was written as a poem first. “Love will never judge you because of your pain,” Simz raps over lush instrumentation, the cinematic production guided by Miles Clinton James.

The foreboding first single 'Flood'. which united two singular voices in Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly, came accompanied by a visionary video directed by celebrated filmmaker Salomon Ligthelm. Both start to reveal the scope and breadth of Lotus, the shifting moods that take the listener on an expansive journey. For Simz, the title itself, Lotus, embodies renewal and growth, mirroring her evolving artistry and the album's thematic voyage through life's intricate phases.

As one of the most gifted musicians creating right now, these shows are sure to be a wondrous spectacle. Simbi's dedicated approach to her craft leads us to think these won't be any ordinary shows, with plenty of surprises in store...

Pre-order Lotus via the Little Simz official store to get priority access to tickets on Wednesday 9th April at 10am via HERE.

Tickets go on general sale Friday 11th April at 10am and will be available HERE.

Little Simz arena show announcement poster

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