Sabrina Carpenter is transforming the U.K. and Ireland into her second home as she captivates audiences across the region. Following her electrifying performance at the BRIT Awards, Carpenter has embarked on the European leg of her tour, starting in Dublin. Her album, Short n’ Sweet, has impressively reclaimed the No. 1 position on the Official Albums Chart as of March 7, marking its remarkable fourth non-consecutive week at the top. This resurgence underscores the album’s widespread popularity and Carpenter’s growing influence in the music scene.
Released initially in August, Short n’ Sweet made an immediate impact by debuting at the top of the charts. It returned to the No. 1 position in December, signaling its enduring appeal. The launch of a deluxe edition, featuring a highly anticipated collaboration with country legend Dolly Parton, propelled the album back to the summit in February. Since its release, the album has consistently remained within the top five of the Official Albums Chart, highlighting its significant commercial success and Carpenter’s ability to connect with her audience.
At the BRIT Awards 2025 held on March 1, Carpenter opened the ceremony with a dynamic two-song medley of “Espresso” and “Bed Chem,” showcasing her vocal prowess and stage presence. Her outstanding performance earned her the prestigious global success prize. Following this event, on March 3, she kicked off the European leg of her tour with a memorable performance in Dublin, where she debuted her song “15 Minutes” live for the first time. Anticipation builds as she prepares for two upcoming performances at The O2 in London this weekend, with additional stops planned in Manchester and Glasgow next week.
In this week’s chart updates, Brighton-based rock band Architects triumphantly enter the charts with their 11th studio album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, debuting at an impressive No. 2. This follows the success of their previous album, For Those That Wish to Exist, which remains their only chart-topping project to date. Architects continue to demonstrate their evolution as a band while maintaining a strong connection with their fanbase.
Also making waves this week, Wigan’s The Lathums celebrate their third top-five album with the release of Matter Does Not Define. This album follows their earlier chart successes, including the chart-topping albums How Beautiful Life Can Be in 2021 and From Nothing to a Little Bit More in 2023. Meanwhile, Sam Fender’s People Watching has slipped from the top position to No. 4, and Doves’ Constellations for the Lonely rounds out the top five, showcasing a competitive landscape in the music charts.
