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Wolf Alice Draws 45,000, Debuts New Songs, Announces August Releases

7/7/2026

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Summary

Wolf Alice Headlines Finsbury

Wolf Alice performed their biggest headline show at Finsbury Park in London on 5 July 2026.
Approximately 45,000 fans attended the outdoor concert.
The setlist included songs from The Clearing and debuted “White Leather” and “Gospel Oak.”
The encore included a cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Wolf Alice announced that “Gospel Oak,” “Hammond Song,” and “Hit The Sky” will be released on 21 August 2026.

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Wolf Alice Supports

Wolf Alice will support Olivia Rodrigo on 18 arena dates of her September world tour, having added Ryan Malcolm on keyboards after signing with Sony in 2024.
Robert Smith of The Cure hand-picked Wolf Alice for a Teenage Cancer Trust gig, praising them as “top of their game.”
A 40-foot glitterball by “Mirrorball Paul” lit the encore as Ellie Rowsell changed to a black, water-soaked outfit to beat the heat.

History

Historical Context

In July 1985 Bob Geldof and Midge Ure staged Live Aid at Wembley, a dual-venue concert that raised $127 million for famine relief. The 2026 Wolf Alice show at Finsbury Park, featuring a Teenage Cancer Trust endorsement, echoes that model by pairing a high-profile performance with charitable fundraising, showing how the Live Aid blueprint still shapes UK indie rock’s commercial and philanthropic impact.

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Wolf Alice Headlines Finsbury

Wolf Alice performed their biggest headline show at Finsbury Park in London on 5 July 2026.
Approximately 45,000 fans attended the outdoor concert.
The setlist included songs from The Clearing and debuted “White Leather” and “Gospel Oak.”
The encore included a cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Wolf Alice announced that “Gospel Oak,” “Hammond Song,” and “Hit The Sky” will be released on 21 August 2026.

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