Since storming into the UK charts, minds and airwaves in 1974 with This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us, Sparks – brothers Ron and Russell Mael - have been at the cutting edge of pop, creating new musical genres and inspiring generations of musicians. The influence of “your favourite band's favourite band” – stars of Edgar Wright’s film The Sparks Brothers - has been recognised by successive generations of artists from Joy Division and Squeeze to Depeche Mode, Bjork and Beck, to The Last Dinner Party and beyond. Their impact on music cannot be overstated - as super-producer Jack Antonoff declared “all pop music is re-arranged Sparks”.

Following the 2024 release of their acclaimed 28th studio album MAD! and the companion EP MADDER!, the band’s recent world tour was rapturously received.

Their shows in the north last year were all sold out. The Blackpool date will be another chance for fans who missed out on seeing the band last year another chance to see in concert one of the most influential acts in popular music.

Sparks appear at Blackpool Opera House on Monday 15th June

Tickets on general sale at 10am on Friday 30 January. See www.allsparks.com for details