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It's something to Bragg about as pop icons Squeeze head to Blackpool

Blackpool Gazette

November 27, 2025

Some of the country's greatest songwriters – Difford & Tilbrook and Billy Bragg - are on tour

- by Philip Cunnington

It's something to Bragg about as pop icons Squeeze head to Blackpool

Squeeze, led by Glenn Tilbrook (front centre) and Chris Difford (front right) are going on tour

(Picture: Dean Chalkley)

A band beloved by thousands of fans for their wry, kitchen sink lyrics and memorable tunes and one of the country's most impassioned songwriters are bringing their catalogue of hits to Blackpool next year.

Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze have announced a huge UK tour, which includes a stop at Blackpool's Opera House on November 13, 2026.

This story is from the November 27, 2025 edition of Blackpool Gazette.

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