Rick Astley
- Thursday, june 25
- 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
- Lincoln Castle Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA, United Kingdom
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Rick Astley plays Lincoln Castle on 25 June 2026, drawing a line from his late-80s dance-pop breakthrough to the classic pop-rock and soul he’s explored since. First a drummer with the local band FBI before crossing paths with Stock Aitken Waterman, he built a catalogue defined by a deep, recognisable baritone and a taste for melody: the early run of Whenever You Need Somebody and Hold Me in Your Arms, then a more soul-inflected turn on Free and Body and Soul. His 2000s return sharpened the focus with Keep It Turned On, followed by Portrait, 50, Beautiful Life and 2023’s Are We There Yet?, where the songwriting leans into warm, band-driven arrangements.
Also on the bill, The Lottery Winners bring their bright, guitar-forward indie pop from Leigh. Formed in 2008, they cut their teeth on the UK circuit before stepping up with a self-titled debut in 2020 and the home-recorded Sounds of Isolation, then Something to Leave the House For. Anxiety Replacement Therapy in 2023 widened their scope with sharp, hook-led writing, continued on KOKO in 2025. Their set balances clean guitars, tight rhythms and choruses built for singing along.
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Venue
Lincoln Castle
Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA, United Kingdom