Reytons drop biggest hometown hint yet
THE Reytons appear to be plotting a return to Clifton Park in 2027.
Speculation is mounting among the band's followers that the Rotherham indie outfit could be planning a major hometown outdoor show next year - with Clifton Park and Herringthorpe Playing Fields both being tipped as possible venues.
The rumours were sparked by a lyric in the band's new single Hello How Are You Today?, released this month, which includes the line: "Next year we will play S65 and I hope that you'll be there."
Almost immediately, fans began dissecting the lyric online, with many interpreting it as a hidden clue about a future Rotherham concert.
One supporter wrote: "I'd say there's a high likelihood of it becoming a reality… either Clifton Park or New York Stadium."
Others pointed out that Rotherham United's New York Stadium sits in the S60 postcode area, while both Clifton Park and Herringthorpe fall within S65.
Another fan commented: "With the new song lyrics referring to next year and Jonny (Yerrell, frontman) meeting with the mayor the other week – same thing he did before last Clifton Park – it's very likely."
In 2024, thousands descended on Clifton Park when the band staged a landmark outdoor concert in the town, one of the biggest independent music events Rotherham has hosted.
Whether the latest lyric is a genuine teaser or simply a reference to the band's roots remains unclear.
The new track features on the band's forthcoming album A Love Letter To A Broken Town, due for release in July.
The album continues the group's strong links to their South Yorkshire home, with scenes for its accompanying video filmed at The Woodman pub in Wath.
Any potential hometown show would come at a time when the band's profile is continuing to grow more broadly.
The Reytons are currently on a world tour – they are due to play Dallas, USA tonight (June 16) – taking in dates across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, with the schedule running through to March 2027 in support of the new album.
For now, fans are left reading between the lines. But if the reaction to a single lyric is anything to go by, anticipation for a possible return to Rotherham is already building.