{"id":2075977,"date":"2026-08-03T12:20:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2075977"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:20:21","slug":"ash-surprise-fans-at-kendal-calling-by-performing-as-tribute-band-before-being-presented-with-gold-discs-for-girl-from-mars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2075977","title":{"rendered":"Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash-main@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ash surprise fans at Kendal Calling by performing as tribute band before being presented with gold discs for \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>\u201cWe go way back with Tim Burgess, so when he asked if we&#8217;d come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-08-03T13:20:21+01:00\">3rd August 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash-main@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt title=\"ash-main@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Ash have surprised fans at Kendal Calling by taking to the stage pretending to be a tribute band, in a set that also saw them presented with gold discs for their hit single \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Does Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Kill Braincells?! We put Ash\u2019s Tim Wheeler to the test<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2026 edition of the festival took place at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith, over the weekend, and saw performances from Wolf Alice, Biffy Clyro, Primal Scream, Scissor Sisters and The Libertines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There was also a set planned from Rehash, a band described as a Cumbria-based tribute band to alt-rock band Ash. However, fans at the site were surprised to see the real band \u2013 formed of vocalist and guitarist Tim Wheeler, bassist Mark Hamilton and drummer Rick McMurray \u2013 take to the stage instead for a surprise set.<\/p>\n<p>Held at the Tim Peaks Diner area, which is run by The Charlatans\u2019 frontman Tim Burgess, the trio broke out renditions of fan favourites including \u2018Kung Fu\u2019, \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 and \u2018Burn Baby Burn\u2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So it turned out that Ash tribute band RehAsh was actually the real Ash all along @ashofficial pic.twitter.com\/bWCBptHlSb<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) July 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">4 in two if you count the silent disco DJ set. Thanks to @ynotfestival and @KendalCalling for an ace weekend. Always a summer festival highlight. \ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73 https:\/\/t.co\/KEvXjyyTFy<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ASH (@ashofficial) August 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As well as surprising fans, there was also a surprise installed for the members themselves too, as they were presented with a Gold Disc for their hit 1996 song \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To earn a Gold Disc in the UK, a single has to sell 400,000 units, and an album needs to sell 100,000 units. The sales include audio streaming data, and are tracked and awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).<\/p>\n<p>The only member of Ash to be aware of the surprise was McMurray, and speaking about their decision to make a surprise appearance on Tim Burgess\u2019 Kendall Calling stage, the drummer shared: \u201cWe go way back with Tim Burgess; our paths have crossed so many times over the years. So when he asked if we\u2019d come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs luck would have it, it has lined up perfectly with \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 going gold, our first single to do so,\u201d he added. \u201cMyself and Tim B have put our heads together to present the band with gold discs, unbeknownst to Tim and Mark. Feels like the perfect way to do it. A secret ceremony at a secret show on the week of \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 31st anniversary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3960502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3960502\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3960502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash-gold@2000x1270.jpg\" alt width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3960502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3960501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3960501\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3960501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash@2000x1270.jpg\" alt=\"Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3960501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burgess also shared a statement, saying: \u201cI\u2019ve known Ash since forever and it\u2019s always good to see them. We got talking about a Tim Peaks secret set for Kendal Calling \u2013 then one of us had the idea that they could be billed as an Ash tribute band and RehAsh were born.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRick mentioned the gold discs for \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 and asked if I would present them, Tim [Wheeler] and Mark didn\u2019t even know that was happening. It was a real honour. All round one of my favourite days ever at Tim Peaks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 featured on Ash\u2019s debut album \u20181977\u2019 and became their first Top 40 hit, peaking at Number 11 on the UK charts. It was written by the frontman when he was just 16, and the trio performed it live during their slot on <em>Top Of The Pops<\/em> in the mid \u201990s.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The surprise set and Gold Disc at Kendall Calling come on the heels of Ash announcing a 30th anniversary reissue of their debut album \u20181977\u2019, confirming a new tour and holding a special livestreamed concert.<\/p>\n<p>New tour dates include shows in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and kick off next month. Visit here for tickets and find a list of shows below.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DakP3mMKMyL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Ash\u2019s headline 2026 tour dates are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Rosemount, Perth (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 Freo Social, Fremantle (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 The Tivoli, Brisbane (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Metro Theatre, Sydney (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14 \u2013 Tuning Fork, Aukland (NZ)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 San Fran, Wellington (NZ)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>21 \u2013 Hard Rock Cafe, Singapore (SG)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23 \u2013 Hong Kong Portal, Hong Kong (HK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 De Helling, Utrecht (NL)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Gebaude 9, Cologne (DE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Hole44, Berlin (DE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 Effenaar (Small Room), Eindhoven (NL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 \u2013 Arena, Torquay (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 O2 Guildhall, Southampton (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 UEA, Norwich (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Rock City, Nottingham (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Albert Hall, Manchester (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 Olympia, Dublin (IE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 Ulster Hall, Belfast (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Boilershop, Newcastle (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13 \u2013 Barrowlands, Glasgow (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 O2 Institute, Birmingham (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16 \u2013 O2 Academy, Leeds (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>17 \u2013 Roundhouse, London (UK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last September, Ash shared a double A-side single with contributions from Blur\u2018s Graham Coxon, and shortly after then, frontman Tim Wheeler joined Coldplay during \u2018Clocks\u2019 at their Wembley Stadium shows.<\/p>\n<p>Their latest album was 2025\u2019s \u2018Ad Astra\u2019, which was their ninth LP and the follow-up to the 2023 album \u2018Race The Night\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/smashing_pumpkins_corgan-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/smashing_pumpkins_corgan-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Watch The Smashing Pumpkins bring out Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud for Lollapalooza 2026 headline set<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/elastica_band_1993-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/elastica_band_1993-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Elastica tease their return: \u201cMissed us?\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modest_mouse_live-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/modest_mouse_live-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O\u2019Connor will not join upcoming tour following inappropriate messages allegations<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Ash have surprised fans at Kendal Calling by taking to the stage pretending to be a tribute band, in a set that also saw them presented with gold discs for their hit single \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Does Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Kill Braincells?! We put Ash\u2019s Tim Wheeler to the test<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2026 edition of the festival took place at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith, over the weekend, and saw performances from Wolf Alice, Biffy Clyro, Primal Scream, Scissor Sisters and The Libertines.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There was also a set planned from Rehash, a band described as a Cumbria-based tribute band to alt-rock band Ash. However, fans at the site were surprised to see the real band \u2013 formed of vocalist and guitarist Tim Wheeler, bassist Mark Hamilton and drummer Rick McMurray \u2013 take to the stage instead for a surprise set.<\/p>\n<p>Held at the Tim Peaks Diner area, which is run by The Charlatans\u2019 frontman Tim Burgess, the trio broke out renditions of fan favourites including \u2018Kung Fu\u2019, \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 and \u2018Burn Baby Burn\u2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So it turned out that Ash tribute band RehAsh was actually the real Ash all along @ashofficial pic.twitter.com\/bWCBptHlSb<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) July 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">4 in two if you count the silent disco DJ set. Thanks to @ynotfestival and @KendalCalling for an ace weekend. Always a summer festival highlight. \ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73 https:\/\/t.co\/KEvXjyyTFy<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ASH (@ashofficial) August 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As well as surprising fans, there was also a surprise installed for the members themselves too, as they were presented with a Gold Disc for their hit 1996 song \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>To earn a Gold Disc in the UK, a single has to sell 400,000 units, and an album needs to sell 100,000 units. The sales include audio streaming data, and are tracked and awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).<\/p>\n<p>The only member of Ash to be aware of the surprise was McMurray, and speaking about their decision to make a surprise appearance on Tim Burgess\u2019 Kendall Calling stage, the drummer shared: \u201cWe go way back with Tim Burgess; our paths have crossed so many times over the years. So when he asked if we\u2019d come and do our thing at the legendary Tim Peaks of course we jumped at the chance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs luck would have it, it has lined up perfectly with \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 going gold, our first single to do so,\u201d he added. \u201cMyself and Tim B have put our heads together to present the band with gold discs, unbeknownst to Tim and Mark. Feels like the perfect way to do it. A secret ceremony at a secret show on the week of \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 31st anniversary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3960502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3960502\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3960502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash-gold@2000x1270.jpg\" alt width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3960502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3960501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3960501\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3960501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ash@2000x1270.jpg\" alt=\"Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3960501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ash with Tim Burgess at Kendall Calling 2026. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burgess also shared a statement, saying: \u201cI\u2019ve known Ash since forever and it\u2019s always good to see them. We got talking about a Tim Peaks secret set for Kendal Calling \u2013 then one of us had the idea that they could be billed as an Ash tribute band and RehAsh were born.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRick mentioned the gold discs for \u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 and asked if I would present them, Tim [Wheeler] and Mark didn\u2019t even know that was happening. It was a real honour. All round one of my favourite days ever at Tim Peaks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Girl From Mars\u2019 featured on Ash\u2019s debut album \u20181977\u2019 and became their first Top 40 hit, peaking at Number 11 on the UK charts. It was written by the frontman when he was just 16, and the trio performed it live during their slot on <em>Top Of The Pops<\/em> in the mid \u201990s.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The surprise set and Gold Disc at Kendall Calling come on the heels of Ash announcing a 30th anniversary reissue of their debut album \u20181977\u2019, confirming a new tour and holding a special livestreamed concert.<\/p>\n<p>New tour dates include shows in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and kick off next month. Visit here for tickets and find a list of shows below.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DakP3mMKMyL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Ash\u2019s headline 2026 tour dates are:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Rosemount, Perth (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 Freo Social, Fremantle (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>3 \u2013 Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 The Tivoli, Brisbane (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Metro Theatre, Sydney (AUS)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>14 \u2013 Tuning Fork, Aukland (NZ)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 San Fran, Wellington (NZ)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>21 \u2013 Hard Rock Cafe, Singapore (SG)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>23 \u2013 Hong Kong Portal, Hong Kong (HK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 De Helling, Utrecht (NL)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>11 \u2013 Gebaude 9, Cologne (DE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Hole44, Berlin (DE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 Effenaar (Small Room), Eindhoven (NL)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 \u2013 Arena, Torquay (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 \u2013 O2 Guildhall, Southampton (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4 \u2013 Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>5 \u2013 UEA, Norwich (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>6 \u2013 Rock City, Nottingham (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>8 \u2013 Albert Hall, Manchester (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9 \u2013 Olympia, Dublin (IE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>10 \u2013 Ulster Hall, Belfast (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12 \u2013 Boilershop, Newcastle (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>13 \u2013 Barrowlands, Glasgow (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>15 \u2013 O2 Institute, Birmingham (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>16 \u2013 O2 Academy, Leeds (UK)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>17 \u2013 Roundhouse, London (UK)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last September, Ash shared a double A-side single with contributions from Blur\u2018s Graham Coxon, and shortly after then, frontman Tim Wheeler joined Coldplay during \u2018Clocks\u2019 at their Wembley Stadium shows.<\/p>\n<p>Their latest album was 2025\u2019s \u2018Ad Astra\u2019, which was their ninth LP and the follow-up to the 2023 album \u2018Race The Night\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/ash-surprise-fans-at-kendal-calling-by-performing-as-tribute-band-before-being-presented-with-gold-discs-for-girl-from-mars-3960499&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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