The Bristol post-hardcore band Svalbard have introduced they’re breaking apart, with a spread of farewell exhibits to come back over the following 12 months.
Shaped in 2011 by Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan and Mark Lilley, the band launched 4 albums collectively: ‘One Day All This Will Finish’ (2015), ‘It’s Arduous To Have Hope’ (2018), ‘Once I Die, Will I Get Higher?’ (2020) and ‘The Weight Of The Masks’ (2023).
Earlier this week (Could 28), the band shared the information on their Instagram, the place they wrote: “2026 would be the final 12 months of Svalbard”. They defined that “after a lot reflection”, they’ve determined to name it a day, they usually thanked their followers and “everybody who has supported us throughout our 15 years as a band”.
“Your help has meant the world to us,” they added. “We’ve shared so many unforgettable moments and we look ahead to commemorating our final 12 months as a band with you in 2026.”
They confirmed that they may play one last UK tour in November this 12 months, which is able to then be adopted by last excursions in Europe and Japan, in addition to “a couple of extra choose farewell exhibits in 2026”. See the November UK dates beneath and discover tickets for the exhibits right here.
Svalbard will play:
NOVEMBER
19 – Glasgow, Slay
20 – Manchester, Rebel
21 – Newcastle, Assume Tank
22 – Bristol, Thekla
23 – London, Oslo Hackney
Talking in regards to the determination to separate, singer Serena Cherry has mentioned: “From the second we fashioned Svalbard in 2011, all we wished was to play loud and play exhibits. Each single second was thrilling to us, from enjoying DIY squat exhibits to main metallic festivals throughout Europe. I believe we’ll all the time really feel a slight state of disbelief over what our noisy little band from Bristol managed to attain.
“We by no means wished to create music that was straightforward to pigeonhole, and I really feel proud that we all the time stayed true to ourselves musically and by no means restricted our creativity inside the style rule e-book. The help we acquired through the years as a band is one thing that I’ll carry in my coronary heart ceaselessly. It’s a testomony to the open-mindedness of the metallic neighborhood that our sound and our outspokenness was embraced with open arms.
“I want to say a really heartfelt thanks to everybody who has supported Svalbard, it’s been an unbelievable journey and we couldn’t have accomplished it with out you.”
In addition to the newly-announced dates, Svalbard will even be enjoying at Obtain Competition on June 13.
