03 February 2026
Newsdesk
Isle of Wight punk sensations Grade 2 have officially announced their fourth studio album, Talk About It, set for release on 3rd April 2026 via Hellcat Records. To celebrate the release, the trio will embark on an extensive UK and Ireland headline tour throughout March and April, bringing their high-octane live show to the mainland.
A Homecoming Journey
Twelve years after forming as school friends, Sid Ryan, Jack Chatfield, and Jacob Hull are trading the quiet dissonance of island life for the grit of the UK’s most iconic grassroots venues. The tour kicks off in Belfast and Dublin before hitting major English and Scottish hubs, culminating in a massive release-day show at London’s O2 Academy Islington.
The run ends with a poignant homecoming at Strings Bar & Venue on the Isle of Wight on 4th April, marking their first local show since the album’s debut.
UK & Ireland Tour Dates:
March 20 – Belfast, IRE – The Deer’s Head
March 21 – Dublin, IRE – Lost Land
March 28 – Nottingham, UK – Bodega Social
March 29 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
March 30 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute
March 31 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage
April 01 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
April 03 – London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
April 04 – Newport, Isle of Wight – Strings Bar & Venue
The Sound of Growing Up
The lead single, "Standing In The Downpour," is out now—a defiant anthem about navigating early adulthood and reckless decisions. While their 2023 self-titled LP saw them touring with legends like Rancid and Slipknot, Talk About It is a more personal exploration of "grief, growth, and graft."
"It’s a coming-of-age story," explains frontman Sid Ryan. "The album touches on every emotion you feel in a band, from love to loss to ambition."
Reserve, book and buy tickets securely through the official site below.
