Paul Heaton, the iconic former lead singer of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, has unveiled a series of exciting surprises for his fans. At 62 years old, the artist has announced a brand-new album titled 'Jenuis', alongside an extensive UK tour featuring surprise guests set to take place by the end of 2026. Additionally, Heaton has released the lead single from the album, 'Favourite Kind Of Idiot'. Here is a detailed look at Paul Heaton's latest announcements and upcoming events.
Paul Heaton Announces a Massive Tour
Celebrating 40 years in the music industry, Paul Heaton will take the stage alongside special guest singer Rianne Downey, with support from Lightning Seeds. The tour will kick off at the Newcastle Utilita Arena on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Additional stops include Glasgow, Leeds, Plymouth, Sheffield, London, Nottingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, and Birmingham, culminating in a grand finale in Manchester. Tickets go on sale from June 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. via Aloud.com.
Paul Heaton Announces 'Jenuis' and Talks About His Upcoming Album
Regarding his forthcoming album 'Jenuis', it is set for release on August 21, 2026, across all platforms including digital, CDs, cassettes, and vinyl. Heaton humorously remarked, "If anybody ever calls me a genius, I always say, 'What?! With a J?!' The spelling would obviously be wrong." The album explores themes of "love and loneliness, pubs and booze, community and counsel, a nod to football, the state of the nation, and the overall wisdom of kindness." Heaton emphasized that the songs are anything but modest, stating, "If I can get a variety of people of all sorts of backgrounds to say, 'Oh, that could be about me or you,' then I've been successful."
