Paul McCartney announces Freshen Up live shows for 2020

Paul McCartney announces live shows for 2020 as his highly acclaimed and unmissable FRESHEN UP tour prepares to take to the road again.

“An epic, three-hour concert… a whopping 38 songs.. the perfect display of the philosophy McCartney has embodied over his 60-year career in music… the perfect bow to tie up the perfect show, with the final lyric of the night an ever-appropriate one: ‘And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

— Billboard, August 2019

Following months of speculation, Paul McCartney has announced three new shows.

Paul McCartney will return to Glastonbury to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Festival. The Freshen Up tour will take in two dates in Italy in 2020 – seven years after his last concert there – as well as seeing him visit Lucca for the first time.

Having wrapped up the most recent leg of the tour with a sold-out show at Los Angeles Dodger Stadium in July, Paul has already performed 39 huge shows across 12 different countries since he launched the Freshen Up global tour. Winning five-star reviews from critics and fans alike all over the world, the Freshen Up tour which draws in crowds of all ages and backgrounds, showcases Paul’s unparalleled career as both a phenomenal songwriter and performer that confirm his universal appeal.

With songs like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Band on the Run’ and ‘Let It Be’ the Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show: Nearly three hours of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs from Paul’s solo, Wings and of course Beatles catalogues that have formed the soundtracks of our lives. Paul and his band have performed in an unparalleled range of venues and locations throughout the Americas, the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and all points between: outside the Coliseum in Rome, Moscow’s Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House, a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, a 2016 week in the California desert that included two headline sets at the historic Desert Trip festival and a jam-packed club gig for a few hundred lucky fans at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, and even one performance broadcast live into Space! Featuring Paul’s band of the last 15+ years - Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) - and constantly upgraded state of the art audio and video technology that ensures an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house, a Paul McCartney concert is never anything short of life-changing.

2020 Tour Dates

Saturday 23 May - Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille

Tuesday 26 May - Paris La Défense Arena, Paris

Friday 29 May - Goffert Park, Nijmegen

Sunday 31 May - Stadium Matmut, Bordeaux

Thursday 4 June - HDI Arena, Hannover

Sunday 7 June - Groupama Stadium, Lyon

Wednesday 10 June - Piazza Plebiscito, Naples Italy

Saturday 13 June - Mura Storiche, Lucca Italy

Wednesday 17 June - Olympic Stadium, Barcelona

Sunday 21 June - TW Classic Festival, Werchter

Saturday 27 June - Glastonbury Festival UK

Little Mix announce Summer 2020 Tour headlining stadiums across the UK

Pop superstars Little Mix are taking their unmissable live show on the road next year with their 21-date Summer 2020 tour.

The world’s biggest girl band will perform to fans across England, Scotland and Wales kicking off the tour at The Falkirk Stadium on Friday June 26 before travelling the length and breadth of the UK including a show at British Summer Time Hyde Park on Saturday July 4.

Tickets go on sale at 9am Thursday November 28 from ticketmaster.co.uk

The tour will see Little Mix perform some of their greatest hits including ‘Woman Like Me’, ‘Touch’, ‘Shout Out to My Ex’, ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Wings'.

Summer 2020 tour dates are:

JUNE

Fri 26 – Falkirk, The Falkirk Stadium

Sat 27 – St Helens, R.F.C Stadium

Sun 28 - Cardiff, Cardiff City Stadium

Tues 30 – Peterborough, The Weston Homes Stadium

JULY

Thurs 02 - Southampton, The Ageas Bowl

Fri 03 - Plymouth, Home Park Stadium

Sat 04 – London, American Express presents BST Hyde Park

Sun 05 – Lancashire, Lytham Festival

Thurs 09 – Gloucester, Kingsholm Stadium

Fri 10 – Colchester, JobServe Community Stadium

Sat 11 – Colwyn Bay, Stadiwm Zip World

Sun 12 - Hull, Hull College Craven Park Stadium

Tues 14 – Ardingly, South of England Event Centre

Thurs 16 - Durham, Emirates Riverside

Fri 17 - Leicester, Fischer County Ground

Sat 18 – Norfolk, Holkham Hall

Sun 19 – Canterbury, The Spitfire Ground

Tues 21 – Scarborough, Open Air Theatre

Fri 24 – Carlisle, Bitts Park

Sat 25 – Ayr, Ayr Racecourse

Sun 26 – Aberdeen, Hazlehead Park

Speaking about the Summer 2020 Tour, the group said: “Performing live is our favourite thing to do as a band, we love it.

“Our last Summer tour in 2018 was one of our favourites ever, so we can’t wait for some more brilliant outdoor shows next year. We want everyone to come party with us in the sunshine!”

Little Mix have firmly established their reputation as one of the most phenomenal groups around. Alongside massive tours of Europe, Australia, Japan and the US, the group have just completed their mammoth LM5 Arena Tour which took in cities across Europe, the UK and Ireland including an amazing five sold out dates at London’s O2 Arena.

Since 2011, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have not only established themselves as one of British pop’s brightest acts, but as a global pop phenomenon.

They have fully cemented their status as the world’s biggest girl band, with the quartet asserting dominance in the charts album after album.

They have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, collected more than 17 million Spotify listeners, received more than 3 billion Youtube views, and collated 12 billion streams worldwide. Record sales have seen them notch up a total of four UK No.1 singles, four platinum-selling albums and nine platinum selling singles, surpassing a record previously held by the Spice Girls. Their 2016 album 'Glory Days' was the biggest selling album by a female group this millennium in the UK, alongside being named the longest-reigning Top 40 album for a girl group ever.

At least 75p from every ticket sale will be donated to Nordoff Robbins* - a charity that uses the power of music therapy to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

*NORDOFF ROBBINS

At least 75p from every ticket sale will be donated to Nordoff Robbins with the exception of the BST Hyde Park concert.

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.