Rich Astley in Manchester with support from Gabrielle

British singer Gabrielle is currently the special guest and support act for Rick Astley’s Reflection Tour 2026 across the UK and Ireland. The acclaimed soul vocalist, born Louisa Gabriella Bobb in Hackney, London on 19 July 1969, brings her distinctive voice and hits to arena audiences each night before the main set.Gabrielle rose to fame in the early 1990s with her debut single “Dreams,” which topped the UK charts in 1993. She has since released multiple albums, including the multi-platinum Rise in 1999, earning her a reputation as one of Britain’s most successful soul artists with millions of records sold worldwide.

Her warm, emotive delivery and signature eye-patch style have made her a recognisable figure in British music for over three decades.On the Reflection Tour, Gabrielle delivers an engaging 8-9 song set that showcases her catalogue of hits. She has already performed at venues including the OVO Hydro in Glasgow and Utilita Arena in Newcastle, with further dates taking in major arenas such as the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Co-op Live in Manchester, and First Direct Arena in Leeds throughout April 2026. The tour highlights her enduring appeal as she returns to the road in high-profile arena settings.

English singer and songwriter Rick Astley is headlining the Reflection Tour 2026 across major arenas in the UK and Ireland. Born Richard Paul Astley on 6 February 1966 in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, he first achieved global stardom in 1987 with his debut album Whenever You Need Somebody, which sold over 15 million copies worldwide.His breakthrough single “Never Gonna Give You Up” became an international number one hit and earned him a BRIT Award for Best British Single.

Additional 1980s successes included “Together Forever,” “She Wants to Dance with Me” and “Hold Me in Your Arms.” Across his career, Astley has sold approximately 40 million records.After a period away from the spotlight in the 1990s to focus on family, he returned strongly in the 2000s and released his most recent studio album Are We There Yet? in 2023. His powerful baritone voice and feel-good pop-soul sound continue to resonate with audiences old and new.On the Reflection Tour, Astley performs a dynamic main set blending his timeless hits with newer material.

The tour, supported by Gabrielle, has already visited venues including the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Utilita Arena in Newcastle, M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Co-op Live in Manchester and First Direct Arena in Leeds. Further April 2026 dates include Bournemouth International Centre, Utilita Arena Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and culminates at London’s The O2 on 25 April.