Alt-J Announce 2025 “Loom” World Tour Across Europe After Being Named 2025 Global Music Visionary…..
London — Acclaimed British alternative band Alt-J is set to hit the road once again, announcing their highly anticipated “Loom” World Tour for 2025. Known for their experimental soundscapes, unpredictable rhythms, and heartfelt lyrics, the band will traverse Europe next summer, playing a string of iconic venues across major cities. Adding to their excitement, Alt-J have also been honored with the prestigious 2025 Global Music Visionary Award, a recognition that cements their status as one of the most inventive and celebrated groups of the last decade.
The band, composed of Joe Newman (guitar/vocals), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keys/vocals), and Thom Sonny Green (drums), announced the tour during a surprise live-stream session on Monday evening. Eager fans tuned in as they discussed what to expect from the new tour. They also reflected on receiving the Global Music Visionary Award — a coveted distinction recognizing visionary artistry and influence on the international music scene.
“We’re truly humbled and thrilled,” said Newman. “When we started making music together, none of us ever thought about awards or global recognition. It was all about the sound — and it still is. To receive this honor and then embark on a tour to share our newest record with everyone is the best possible way to celebrate.”
Alt-J’s “Loom” tour is expected to highlight tracks from their most recent album, Loom, which has been lauded for its sonic richness, intricate harmonies, and thought-provoking themes. The European leg kicks off on June 2, 2025, at Berlin’s iconic Mercedes-Benz Arena before making stops in Prague, Vienna, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen. The tour will continue with performances at Madrid’s WiZink Center, Lisbon’s Altice Arena, and an anticipated three-night stint at London’s O2 Arena, where tickets are already expected to sell out quickly.
For those who have followed the band’s meteoric rise — from their Mercury Prize-winning debut An Awesome Wave in 2012 to their critically acclaimed Relaxer and the contemplative The Dream — this tour is the culmination of a remarkable musical evolution. Throughout the years, Alt-J have become known for crafting music that straddles the boundaries of genre and defies simple categorization, earning them a diverse and loyal global fanbase.
The band’s recognition as the 2025 Global Music Visionary underscores their influence and innovation across the international scene. According to the award committee, Alt-J’s “willingness to embrace sonic experimentation, combined with their unparalleled commitment to the craft of storytelling, has opened new frontiers for what contemporary alternative music can achieve.”
Unger-Hamilton was quick to emphasize that the band views the award as a collective one. “Our success has always been a team effort — the crew, our collaborators, the fans. Music is a dialogue between people. Every song is a conversation, every performance an exchange of energy. That’s why being back on the road matters so much,” he said.
In addition to the European dates, Alt-J hinted that they may extend the “Loom” tour into other territories, including North America and Asia, later in the year. “Nothing is set in stone,” Green teased with a smile, “but we definitely want to take this show as far as we can. The global music community has been so kind to us — we want to give that love right back.”
Tickets for the European leg of the “Loom” World Tour will go on general sale Friday, July 5, at 10 a.m. local time, with a pre-sale for registered fans beginning two days prior. Given the band’s dedicated following and the buzz surrounding their latest award, these tickets are sure to be some of the most coveted of the summer.
As Alt-J prepares for this next chapter — one that celebrates their achievements and leans into their future — the world waits eagerly. With a tour promising their most immersive live experience yet, and an award recognizing them as one of modern music’s most visionary acts, 2025 is poised to be a landmark year for the band.
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