Pure Reason Revolution unveils plans for The Dark Third's 20th anniversary tour in the UK, with Chloë Alper set to join
Pure Reason Revolution Announces Special 20th Anniversary Shows
UK prog rock band Pure Reason Revolution is set to celebrate a significant milestone with two special shows in February 2026. The band will perform at Manchester's Club Academy on February 13 and London's Islington Assembly Hall on February 15, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut album The Dark Third [1][3][4][5].
The shows will see the return of a founding member, Chloe Alper, to the band's ranks. Chloe, who has been away from live duty with Pure Reason Revolution since 2022, is excited to honor this special anniversary with these live shows [1][5].
According to Jon Courtney, the guitarist and vocalist of Pure Reason Revolution, these shows are going to be epic [2]. Courtney is thrilled about Chloe Alper's return and is excited to play the album in full for these shows [1]. Chloe, too, is looking forward to being back on stage with the band and playing some of the songs that helped establish the Pure Reason Revolution sound [2].
Chloe Alper's return to the band is a significant reunion, and these shows are promoted as major events. The band will perform as a quintet, including Annicke Shireen (vocals, keyboards.), Greg Jong (guitar) and Ravi Kesavaram (drums) [6].
The focus of these shows is on The Dark Third album, originally released in 2006. Although no further supporting acts or additional lineup members have been explicitly announced, the focus is clearly on the anniversary and Chloe Alper's return [7].
For those who had already booked tickets for the already announced September 2025 UK dates, fear not! All original tickets from these shows remain valid for the new February 2026 shows [3][5].
This will be a notable moment for fans, marking a reunion after Chloe Alper's absence and a celebration of Pure Reason Revolution's influential debut album.
References: [1] Pure Reason Revolution [2] NME [3] Prog [4] Louder Sound [5] Music News [6] Classic Rock [7] Prog Archives
- The rock band Pure Reason Revolution, known for their prog sound, is preparing for two special shows in 2026 to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
- These shows will take place at Manchester's Club Academy on February 13 and London's Islington Assembly Hall on February 15.
- The band's debut album, The Dark Third, will be the focus of these shows, originally released in 2006.
- Chloe Alper, a founding member of Pure Reason Revolution, will return to the band for these special anniversary shows.
- Jon Courtney, the guitarist and vocalist of the band, is excited about Chloe Alper's return and promises these shows will be epic.
- The shows are expected to be major entertainment events, with Pure Reason Revolution performing as a quintet, including Annicke Shireen, Greg Jong, Ravi Kesavaram, and Chloe Alper.
- Fans who have already purchased tickets for the September 2025 UK dates need not worry, as their original tickets will be valid for the new February 2026 shows.
