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Beta Band announced their official reunion tour, announcing their comeback for the first time in more than 20 years. The long-time members, including Steve Mason, Richard Greentree, John Maclean, and Robin Jones, will play in the United Kingdom and North America in late 2025.
The confirmation comes after years of whispers of a comeback. In their statement, The Beta Band said they were thrilled to be playing together again.
The band also confirmed a deluxe double vinyl reissue of The Three E.P.'s on July 11, 2025. Although no new music has been mentioned, the tour will see them revisit their back catalog.
The Beta Band had a reputation for experimental sound and early critical acclaim
The Beta Band was created in Scotland in 1996, and they were picked up for their unusual mix of folk, psychedelia, electronica, and hip-hop sounds. Their 1998 EP collection, The Three E.P.'s, solidified their signature sound and is one of their best-known releases.
The song Dry the Rain later appeared in the 2000 movie High Fidelity. Though it was a hit, the band was not pleased with their debut self-titled album in 1999.
In an interview with The Guardian, they referred to the album as "rushed" and "a mess," believing it did not represent their artistic vision. This discontent carried over to later albums, although Hot Shots II (2001) and Heroes to Zeros (2004) were well-received.
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Financial hardship and in-band tensions resulted in the band's dissolution in 2004
Even though The Beta Band established a large fan base, financial struggles contributed heavily to the band's dissolution. The band made artistic gambles that were not always lucrative, such as a grand live show that was said to cost £100,000.
They owed their record label, Parlophone, around £1.2 million when they disbanded. Speaking with The Guardian in 2025, the band looked back on these money issues, taking responsibility for their spending choices. In addition to financial strains, creative aggravation led to their split.
Steve Mason, now pursuing a solo career, has explained how it was impossible to sustain creativity with artistic control under the umbrella of the record business. He has underscored, in interviews he gave years ago, that the band prioritized creativity ahead of commercial returns even when that had resulted in contradictory results.
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The tour starts in the UK and then continues on to North America
The reunion tour will kick off on September 25, 2025, at Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom. The UK dates feature performances in Leeds, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, and London.
The band will then cross the Atlantic to North America, playing in larger cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Tickets to the tour will soon be available for purchase, but plans on when they will be available have not been announced. The band has not said if more dates will be scheduled or if this tour will result in more projects.
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Band members look back at the past as they gear up for the tour
Reflecting on their past, the members of the band have admitted to the financial and artistic struggles they went through but have no regrets about their artistic style. Steve Mason and his fellow band members view the reunion as a chance to reconnect with their fans and revisit their previous work.
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With their first tour in over two decades, The Beta Band will once again bring their music to live audiences. Whether this reunion will extend beyond the scheduled performances remains uncertain; but for now, fans will have a rare chance to see the band perform together once again.
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