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Wake Up Superman, the brand new single, gets its world premiere tomorrow on BBC Radio 2. Tune in to Vernon Kay from 9:30am to hear it for the first time, and everywhere from 11am. Pre-save here.

We are very pleased to share details of Nothing But Love The Definitive Best Of James album!

Containing remastered singles plus some B-sides and album tracks; carefully selected by the band from across their whole career.

The compilation also features two new songs; Hallelujah Anyway and Wake Up Superman, as well as Sit Down Rough Trade version being available on streaming for the first time ever.

Plus, comprehensive sleeve notes by the band.

Released on the 21st November.

All formats – 5LP, 3CD and 2LP – available to pre-order now!

We are proud to announce our biggest EVER arena tour next year with very special guests doves.

Tickets are now available here.

VIP Soundcheck upgrades are available as below:

James Gold Soundcheck Experience & Merch Experience – Seated

• One premium reserved ticket to watch James live
• Gain early access to the venue to watch an exclusive soundcheck performance of 3 songs
• James will take part in a question and answer session after the soundcheck
• An exclusive tour gift, chosen for VIP guests
• A collectable tour laminate and lanyard
• A recycled cotton tote bag

James Gold Soundcheck Experience & Merch Experience – Standing

• One standing general admission ticket to watch James live
• Gain early access to the venue to watch an exclusive soundcheck performance of 3 songs
• James will take part in a question and answer session after the soundcheck
• An exclusive tour gift, chosen for VIP guests
• A collectable tour laminate and lanyard
• A recycled cotton tote bag

James Silver Soundcheck Experience – Seated

• One premium reserved ticket to watch James live
• Gain early access to the venue to watch an exclusive soundcheck performance of 3 songs
• James will take part in a question and answer session after the soundcheck

James Silver Soundcheck Experience – Standing

• One standing general admission ticket to watch James live
• Gain early access to the venue to watch an exclusive soundcheck performance of 3 songs
• James will take part in a question and answer session after the soundcheck

Brand new collection Nothing But Love: The Definitive Best Of James is yours in November, with a tracklisting curated by the band, including two new songs.

Pre-order via our official store before Wednesday 8th October to access the pre-sale for our biggest UK arena tour in 2026, which will be announced in early October.

Tune into our Laid show in Detroit from home on Thursday, September 18th! Order your livestream passes via nugsnet.net/james for our first show on the platform and don’t miss a note from wherever you are.

Despite a LOT of requests, there are no plans for any further Laid shows after this tour, so the show will be available to purchase on demand for a short period after the gig!

UPDATE: You can now watch Lullaby from last week’s livestream in Detroit on the band’s WeAreJamesTV youtube channel.

Directed by Ehud Lazin

Catch up on the whole show for a strictly limited time exclusively via nugs.net/james.

Due to overwhelming demand, a download version of the Live At The Acropolis film, which was filmed at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, is now available from the official store!

Delighted to be returning to North America in September. Pre-sale opens on Wednesday for members of our mailing list – join before midnight tonight (BST) for access.

NBL x

JAMES, LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS is out now. Recorded at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens on July 10, 2023 – an unforgettable night at one of the world’s most iconic venues, available on Double CD, Double CD / Blu-ray (DVD-sized hardback book style), Black triple vinyl, Marble coloured triple vinyl, and Deluxe Book Set: Different coloured vinyl / Double CD + Blu-ray / 24-page booklet / Atmos mix CD / Set list.

**Blu-ray contains the full concert film, produced and directed by Chris Atkins. Region free. Also includes a download of the full concert film, available upon release.

You can watch Nothing But Love and Ten Below on our WeAreJamesTV youtube channel.

Filmed on 16 cameras in glorious 4k and mixed in Dolby Atmos, Tim Booth said of the film, “Athena smiled on us, Chris Atkins and his film crew captured the moment and collectively, we did it. In this gig the band, choir and orchestra become one. Magic in a bottle.”

Run Time: 1hr 58 minutes.

Album Tracklisting
PART 1
Magic Bus
We’re Going To Miss You
The Shining
Dust Motes
The Lake
Beautiful Beaches
Say Something
Space
Ten Below
Moving On
Nothing But Love
Born Of Frustration
PART 2
Boléro/Sit Down
Love Make A Fool
Medieval
Someone’s Got It In For Me
Alaskan Pipeline (not available on Blu-ray format)
She’s A Star
Hello
Riders
Laid
All The Colours Of You
Many Faces
Tomorrow
Sometimes
Top Of The World

Includes ten orchestral versions not included on ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: Magic Bus, The Shining, Dust Motes, Space, Ten Below, Nothing But Love, Born Of Frustration, Riders, All The Colours Of You, and Many Faces.

Available from the official store here.

Bluesky users! You can follow the band’s official profile at https://bsky.app/profile/wearejames.bsky.social

NBL x

‘Nothing But Love’ from ‘James, Live At The Acropolis’ is now streaming on all platforms! The full live performance of this track, recorded at the iconic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens on the of 10th July 2023, is available to watch on our WeAreJamesTV youtube channel.