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The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present, a British indie rock band, performs at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London. The concert brings the Leeds group to a London stage.

Friday, 30 October 2026 at 19:00 O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

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Overview

The Wedding Present, a British indie rock band, performs at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London. The concert brings the Leeds group to a London stage.

The Wedding Present is a British indie rock band from Leeds, formed in 1985. Their sound is in the vein of The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four. The band was signed to Island Records and released the album George Best in 1987, fronted by singer and guitarist David Gedge.

The concert is a live appearance by the band at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. The bill also names the songs Desperate Journalist and Belle and Chain, both of which sit within the band's catalogue of guitar-driven indie rock.

The night suits listeners who follow British indie rock from the 1980s onwards and want to hear a band whose roots lie in the post-punk tradition of Buzzcocks and Gang of Four.

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The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present is a British indie rock band formed in Leeds in 1985. Led by singer and guitarist David Gedge, the only constant member, it sits in the vein of The Fall, Buzzcocks and Gang of Four.

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O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire is a venue on Shepherds Bush Green in London that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie music.

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Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT London
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Frequently asked questions

Where does The Wedding Present's concert take place?

The Wedding Present's concert takes place at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire (W12 8TT London).

When does The Wedding Present's concert take place?

The scheduled date is 30 October 2026 at 19:00.

What time does The Wedding Present's concert start?

Time listed for The Wedding Present's concert: 19:00 on 30 October 2026 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.

Who is the support act for The Wedding Present in London?

The support act for The Wedding Present is Desperate Journalist. The exact running order is confirmed by O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on the night.

How do I get to O2 Shepherds Bush Empire?

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire is located at Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT London. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.

What type of event is The Wedding Present's concert?

The Wedding Present's concert is classified as “Pop, rock & indie” in the TicketPiazza listings.