P!nk crowned by Ticketmaster fans as UK & Global Ticket Of The Year 2019

Ticketmaster, the global ticketing leader that provides 500 million tickets to fans across 30 countries, has polled live entertainment fans worldwide from its 200 million database to discover the most popular live events of 2019.

Pop icon P!nk not only takes the UK ‘Ticket of the Year’ crown, but also takes number one place globally. The Grammy Award winner, who released her eighth studio album “Hurts 2B Human” in April was voted by fans last year as the ‘Most Anticipated Event’ of 2019 and it is clear she has delivered. After thrilling audiences across America, Australia and New Zealand with her Beautiful Trauma World Tour, P!nk brought the fun to fans across Europe, playing to packed out stadiums and arenas tallying up a record 157 shows.

“What an honor! I had such an incredible team and touring family as part of the Beautiful Trauma World Tour. We worked really hard to create the best show we could for all the fans and I’m so proud of all of us.”

— P!nk

After achieving their first number one album in 18 years in August it is clear Slipknot fans are raring to go, voting them as the ‘Most Anticipated Event’ in the UK next year. Their 2020 tour kicks off in Dublin next year and will see the band play 34 shows to metalheads around the UK and Europe.

The smash hit West End musical Hamilton is the highest rated theatre event, having also won seven Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, making it a clear favourite for fans.

For the third year in a row, London continues to be the most popular city for live entertainment in the UK, followed closely by Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham.

Now in its fifth year, fans are more passionate about Ticket of the Year than ever before with 2019 seeing the most votes yet with a record 24 countries taking part in this truly global vote.

Callaghan announces London show as part of The Million Mile Tour

Three time BBC Radio 2 playlisted singer-songwriter Callaghan has announced the dates of her forthcoming Million Mile tour of the UK including a London show at the St Pancras Old Church for Wednesday 22 April 2020.

Tickets go on sale Thursday 14 November 9am.

“I can’t wait to get back on the road in the UK and get this new music out there.” says US based Callaghan “After almost 10 years in the USA I’m planning to spend the first half of 2020 in the UK writing, touring and catching up with friends and family. I’m really excited to be coming home for a while!”

Callaghan’s Spring Tour stretches from Maidstone to Glasgow and includes a show at London’s St Pancras Old Church and a home town show at Lincoln’s Drill Hall. The tour will celebrate the release of her latest project Callaghan’s Acoustic Coffee House 2. Callaghan has christened it The Million Mile Tour - “I realised that sometime in 2020 I will hit half a million miles of touring since I moved to the US in 2010. My car just quit at 440,000 miles, but I’m not nearly done playing my songs yet, so let’s aim to reach a million miles in the next few years”.

Tickets for Callaghan’s UK Spring Tour will go on sale on Friday 15 November. The next day Callaghan will release the four track EP “A Taste of Acoustic Coffee House 2” on streaming services. The EP will feature Raining in My Heart and the Callaghan originals I Was Made for You, Unspoken Words and If You Miss Me. The full 12 track album will release on Friday January 31.

Gaby Roslin has described hearing Callaghan live as “Breathtaking...absolutely incredible”, while the UK’s Maverick Magazine recently called her “a singer-songwriter of a seriously high standard.”

Fri 17 April - Maidstone - Hunton Village Hall

Sat 18 April - Bristol - Louisiana

Sun 19 April - Birmingham - Hare & Hounds

Tue 21 April - Milton Keynes - Stables

Wed 22 April - London - St Pancras Old Church

Thu 23 April - Glasgow - Glad Cafe

Sat 25 April - Hull - Adelphi

Sun 26 April - Lincoln - Drill Hall

Tue 28 April - Brighton - Komedia Studio

Wed 29 April - Newcastle - Cluny2

Thu 30 April - Manchester - Gullivers

Fledgling rockers Two Weeks In Nashville announce London show

Performing live at London’s legendary Camden Assembly on Monday 18th November, brand new Rock n’ Roll band , Two Weeks In Nashville.

Fronted by the enigmatic lead vocalist/guitarist Billy LeRiff (20), along with bassist Jonny Faires (20), and drummer Ian Wilson (21), including augmentation by keyboard wizard, Duncan Brookfield. They have honed their craft with live performances across the UK, including selling out the O2 Islington, featuring on Absolute Radio and playing live on BBC Radio Introducing. A real experience whenever they play.

Like many of the great rock bands in history, each member of the band has their own identity and strong personality.

Their work rate is incredible, aiming to create both on stage and on record, rawness, energy, attitude and dynamism of the greats that have influenced them such as The Stones, U2 and The Who.

The band have completed their first album PAPER PLANES AND RAZORBLADES scheduled for early 2020

Susan Boyle kicks off rehearsals for The Ten Tour with Jai McDowall

Photo: Steve Walsh

Fans will be in for a treat when Susan Boyle’s upcoming tour hits the road in March 2020, if her first rehearsal is anything to go by.

A successful first rehearsal, saw the addition of fellow BGT alumni Jai McDowall as special guest for “The Ten Tour”.

Susan, along with Jai McDowall and a dazzling array of the industry’s best musicians are coming to the stage this Spring, performing in 15 cities across the United Kingdom, starting on the 3rd of March through to the 25th of March, 2020.

Susan said; “I was looking forward to my tour, but getting into the studio and rehearsing and coming up with exciting new material and suggestions, I can’t wait to get back on that stage. I’m also looking forward to Jai joining as well. This will be an all-new show, like nothing you’ve seen me do before.”

Jai added, “After a very successful first rehearsal with Susan I am beyond excited to start the tour it’s going to be incredible and the fans are in for a real treat, can’t wait to hit the road in March 2020.”

With brand new production, staging and choreography, “The Ten Tour” is set to wow audiences. The spectacular concert, will feature her greatest hits and some incredible new genres of music in an honest and intimate show that will inspire and delight, just as she did ten years ago.

Following on from the phenomenal success of Susan’s sell out UK tour in 2013 and USA tour in 2014, she is not only singing into the top venues in the country, but into the hearts of the Brits. “The Ten Tour” is traveling throughout the U.K. including stops in Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham and Dundee, in this 15 show extravaganza.

Susan Boyle & Lionel Richie both announced to perform at Vatican Annual Christmas Concert

On Saturday 14 December in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall Susan Boyle and Lionel Richie will be among the international star appearing at the 27th edition of the Christmas Concert in the Vatican.

Also performing will be Bonnie Tyler, Elisa, Simone Cristicchi, Fabio Rovazzi, Noemi, Davide Merlini, guitarist Giorgio Albiani and the tenor Fabio Armiliato.

The Orchestra will be the Italian Cinema Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Renato Serio and Maestro Adriano Pennino.

This year, the event reflects Pope Francis’ commitment to the Amazon, to which the current Synod is dedicated.

Elton John announces further 2020 UK tour dates

Elton John today announces further European and UK dates to his colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road World tour.

A further two nights have been added in London at The O2 (2nd November & 17th December), the eighth and ninth shows of the tour in London, and the first and last dates of The O2 run.

Additional European dates have been announced with new shows being added in Cologne (5th September 2020), Hamburg (12 & 13th September) and Berlin (17th & 18th October). Elton will also return to Scandinavia where he will perform in Stockholm (18th September), Helsinki (22th & 23th September) and Oslo (26th & 27th September). Alongside this Elton will return to Antwerp for another show (8th September), to Spain to play two nights in Barcelona (2nd & 3rd October) and return to Dublin for his fourth show of the tour (5th December).

The news of the new dates come as the tour passes its 124th show in Saskatoon.

Praise for the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour, May 2019:

“Rocket Man reaches the stars on his last ever trip” – The Guardian

***** (Five Stars)

“Perhaps the greatest showman of our times” - Daily Telegraph

***** (Five Stars)

“The show of his life” - The Times

***** (Five Stars)

“An indefatigable showman” - Daily Mail

***** (Five Stars)

“Couldn’t be going out on a higher high” - Attitude

***** (Five Stars)

“When Elton John plays a greatest hits set, they really are hits, they really are great, and they stay played” - Metro

***** (Five Stars)

“If you had to play an alien being just one example of an exuberant, joyous, generous pop music, you could make a great case for it being this” - The Face

Tickets for the new tour dates go on general sale on Thursday 10 October at 10AM from Theo2.co.uk, AXS and Ticketmaster.co.uk

American Express Pre-sale will run from 10am on Tuesday 8 October until 9am on Thursday 10 October 2019 for all American Express Cardmembers. Eligible American Express Cardmembers can take advantage of priority booking from 10am on Tuesday 8 October 2019. Visit axs.com/amexpresale to book. T&Cs apply.

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour kicked off in the U.S. over a year ago in September 2018, and has been greeted with a wealth of praise from critics and fans alike. The three year tour will consist of more than 350 shows across five continents, hitting North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australasia before reaching its conclusion in 2021. These dates mark the superstar’s last-ever tour and the end of half a century on the road for one of pop culture’s most enduring performers. Elton’s new stage production takes his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits like no one has ever seen before. Throughout the Farewell Yellow Brick road tour fans have also been given the chance to experience Elton’s tour in a unique and brand new way thanks to innovative UK tech startup PEEX. Providing a superior quality audio experience, PEEX enables fans to create their own enhanced five channel mix of the live concert sound, whilst remaining truly immersed in the energy of the performance.

2019 has already seen the release of 'Rocketman', a critically acclaimed epic fantasy musical motion picture of his life which has also been a huge box office smash, already taking close to $200m at the box office office. Elton’s forthcoming autobiography ‘Me’ will be published globally on 15th October. September 2019 saw Royal Mail issue a set of 12 stamps today as a tribute to Elton being one of the most popular and enduring music artists of all time. Elton is one of only two individual music artists to be featured in a dedicated stamp issue.

World-renowned global icon Celine Dion announces September 2020 UK dates

One of the most immediately recognised and widely respected superstars in pop music history, Celine Dion, announces additional dates for her COURAGE WORLD TOUR, which includes new UK dates in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and London in September 2020. The tour kicked off on 18 September in Québec City, which marks her first tour in the U.S. in over 10 years, and will include first-time appearances in Malta and Cyprus.

The COURAGE WORLD TOUR, which supports Celine’s first English album in 6 years, will see the global megastar return to UK shores following her phenomenal headline slot at British Summer Time, Hyde Park in July this year. The COURAGE WORLD TOUR marks her first tour in the UK since the critically acclaimed Celine Dion Live in 2017 which garnered much praise across the nation and cemented her status as one of the most renowned performers in the world.

Last week, Celine Dion released three new tracks, from her highly anticipated upcoming album also entitled Courage. “Imperfections,” “Lying Down,” and “Courage” represent an exciting new creative direction for Celine and fans will have a chance to hear songs from the new album throughout the journey of the COURAGE WORLD TOUR. Premiering today, is the video for “Imperfections” – watch below. Courage, an eclectic mixture of beautiful ballads and edgy up-tempo tracks, will be available everywhere on the 15 November and is available for pre-order now.

Tickets for the UK dates will go on sale to the public on Friday 4 October at 10am.

Members of Team Celine will have access to purchase tickets before the public through an advance pre-sale.

American Express® Pre-sale will run from 10am on Tuesday, 1 September until 10pm on Thursday, 3 September 2019 for all eligible American Express Cardmembers.

American Express Cardmembers can take advantage of priority booking from 10am on Tuesday, 1 September 2019. Visit axs.com/amexpresale to book for London and ticketmaster.co.uk/americanexpress for Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. T&Cs apply.

Exclusive VIP packages will be available.

CELINE DION COURAGE WORLD TOUR UK DATES

4 September - Manchester, Manchester Arena

8 September - Birmingham, Arena Birmingham

9 September - Birmingham, Arena Birmingham

11 September - Glasgow, The SSE Hydro

12 September - Glasgow, The SSE Hydro

17 September - London, The O2

18 September - London, The O2

Paul Young Confirmed to join Cher on the UK and Ireland leg of her Here We Go Again 2019 World Tour

Multi-talented Oscar, Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning star Cher, has today announced that British 80’s icon, Paul Young will be joining her as a very special guest on the UK and Ireland dates of her Here We Go Again World Tour.  The legendary singer is set to delight UK fans when she plays shows in October and November - her first on UK and Irish shores for over 14 years.

Paul shot to fame with his formidably accomplished solo debut album, “NO PARLEZ” released in 83’ and included the number one single Wherever I Lay My Hat which maintained the number 1 spot for most of that summer followed by Come Back And Stay which maintained Paul’s presence at the top of the charts. With the release of his second album “The Secret Of Association” and the success of “Every Time You Go Away” his status as a world star was confirmed.

Speaking about the special guest slot, Paul Young said: 

“I am truly honoured and excited to be performing as special guest for the legendary Cher on her UK tour”

 Cher, who holds the UK Record for the biggest selling single of all time by a female artist for Believe, will treat audiences to an array of hits from her huge repertoire as well as new songs from the Dancing Queen album – Cher’s tribute to the music of ABBA –  which is out now. 

Launching her career in the 1960s as part of Sonny & Cher, the iconic superstar made unprecedented strides in what had long been a male-dominated industry and continues to reign supreme as one of the world's greatest entertainers.  A worldwide superstar for more than five decades, Cher has sold more than 100 million records and conquered more challenges than a handful of other talents combined – recording, concerts, film, Broadway acting, television and directing. In 2018, Cher returned to the big screen with a stunning performance in the mega-hit film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again followed by the release of her new album inspired by the movie, Dancing Queen.