Svalbard announce break up with closing excursions on the horizon
The Bristol post-hardcore band Svalbard have introduced they’re breaking apart, with a variety of farewell exhibits to return over the following yr.
Fashioned in 2011 by Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan and Mark Lilley, the band launched 4 albums collectively: ‘One Day All This Will Finish’ (2015), ‘It’s Exhausting To Have Hope’ (2018), ‘Once I Die, Will I Get Higher?’ (2020) and ‘The Weight Of The Masks’ (2023).
Earlier this week (Could 28), the band shared the information on their Instagram, the place they wrote: “2026 would be the final yr of Svalbard”. They defined that “after a lot reflection”, they’ve determined to name it a day, and so they thanked their followers and “everybody who has supported us throughout our 15 years as a band”.
“Your assist has meant the world to us,” they added. “We’ve shared so many unforgettable moments and we sit up for commemorating our final yr as a band with you in 2026.”
They confirmed that they are going to play one closing UK tour in November this yr, which can then be adopted by closing excursions in Europe and Japan, in addition to “a couple of extra choose farewell exhibits in 2026”. See the November UK dates beneath and discover tickets for the exhibits here.
Svalbard will play:
NOVEMBER
19 – Glasgow, Slay
20 – Manchester, Insurrection
21 – Newcastle, Suppose Tank
22 – Bristol, Thekla
23 – London, Oslo Hackney
Talking in regards to the resolution to separate, singer Serena Cherry has mentioned: “From the second we shaped Svalbard in 2011, all we wished was to play loud and play exhibits. Each single second was thrilling to us, from taking part in DIY squat exhibits to main steel festivals throughout Europe. I believe we are going to at all times really feel a slight state of disbelief over what our noisy little band from Bristol managed to attain.
“We by no means wished to create music that was simple to pigeonhole, and I really feel proud that we at all times stayed true to ourselves musically and by no means restricted our creativity throughout the style rule ebook. The assist we acquired through the years as a band is one thing that I’ll carry in my coronary heart eternally. It’s a testomony to the open-mindedness of the steel group that our sound and our outspokenness was embraced with open arms.
“I want to say a really heartfelt thanks to everybody who has supported Svalbard, it’s been an unbelievable journey and we couldn’t have executed it with out you.”
In addition to the newly-announced dates, Svalbard may even be taking part in at Obtain Pageant on June 13.