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5 stories · latest Oct 10, 2026 · Music

About Radiohead

Radiohead is a legendary British alternative rock band recognized for their influential music and major international concert runs. The group's lineup includes frontman Thom Yorke and guitarist Ed O'Brien, alongside other frontmen and instrumentalists who have maintained a prominent presence in the global rock music scene.

In late 2026, the band officially announced a massive 21-date residency tour scheduled for 2027 across the Asia-Pacific region. The multi-night engagements will take place across four distinct cities, including Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney in Australia, followed by performances in Saitama, Japan. This run aligns with an overarching long-term strategy outlined by guitarist Ed O'Brien to visit one continent per year, playing roughly 20 shows on each designated continent.

In addition to their touring commitments, figures within Radiohead participate in major social and environmental initiatives. In August 2026, Yorke and fellow band members joined a coalition of more than 200 artists calling on United Kingdom authorities to block the controversial Rosebank oil field drilling project in the North Sea. Organized by Uplift alongside Earth/Percent, the collective appeal directly targeted local and national leaders to halt pending fossil-fuel enterprises.

  • Coverage of Radiohead focuses both on their long-term live performance planning and their public involvement in environmental campaigns.
  • Recent news highlights a structured approach to touring alongside high-profile activism opposing fossil-fuel development in the United Kingdom.

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  1. Thom Yorke & Robert Smith Lead 200 Artists In UK Oil Protest

    Aug 17, 2026

    Thom Yorke and fellow Radiohead members joined over 200 artists protesting the UK Rosebank oil field project.

    Thom Yorke & Robert Smith Lead 200 Artists In UK Oil Protest
  2. Radiohead Announce Massive 2027 Residency Tour Across Australia and Japan

    Sep 7, 2026

    Radiohead announced a 21-date residency tour across Australia and Japan scheduled for 2027.

    Radiohead Announce Massive 2027 Residency Tour Across Australia and Japan

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Radiohead: your questions

Is Radiohead touring in 2027?

Radiohead announced a 21-date residency tour across Australia and Japan for 2027, featuring dates in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Saitama.

What is Radiohead's touring strategy?

According to guitarist Ed O'Brien, the band plans to tour one continent per year, performing around 20 shows annually on a designated continent.

Why did Thom Yorke sign the UK oil protest letter?

Thom Yorke and other musicians joined an initiative by Uplift and Earth/Percent calling on UK leadership to reject the Rosebank North Sea oil field project.

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