After posting numerous cryptic messages across their hometown of Manchester, weeks of speculation (and disbelief) from their devoutfanbase, WU LYF’s reformation was finally confirmed with the release of their new single, “A New Life Is Coming.” The announcement was accompanied by news of the band’s long-awaited return with multiple headline shows and festival appearances set to take place around the world.

All of this news was initially announced through WORLDUNITE.ORG, which hosts the relaunch of the Lucifer Youth Foundation (the band’s long standing fan club). On the platform fans can stream the “A New Life Is Coming” alongside the band’s debut album Go Tell Fire to the Mountain.

The first shows came in the form of a three night residency at Salford’s Kings Arms. For those lucky enough to secure a ticket, it offered a rare chance to witness both new material and beloved early tracks in an intimate setting a reminder of the unrelenting energy and emotional intensity of WU LYF’s live performance. Following their return in Salford, WU LYF today announce a London residency that spans three nights at The Horse Hospital from May 21st – 23rd.

For those that missed out on the Salford shows, the band have also announced a larger scale in-the-round headline performance at this year’s Manchester International Festival, taking place on 18th July at Aviva Studios.

WU LYF 2025 Tour Dates

20 May 2025 – The Horse Hospital, London, UK
21 May 2025 – The Horse Hospital, London, UK
22 May 2025 – The Horse Hospital, London, UK
25 May 2025 – Les Nuits Botaniques, Brussels, BE
13 June 2025 – Best Kept Secret, Hilvarenbeek, NL
18 July 2025 – MIF at Aviva Studios, Manchester, UK
19 July 2025 – MIDI Festival, Hyères, FR
7 August 2025 – Haldern Pop, Haldern, DE
9 August 2025 – Ypsigrock, Sicily, IT

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