Elton John announces Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final tour

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It is with great excitement that Elton John announces the final dates for his award-winning Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in the UK, Europe and North America. Elton will conclude his world-famous tour at major stadiums which will kick off on 27 May, 2022 in Frankfurt. The Final Tour will make stops in Europe in major cities such as Milan and Paris before shows in Norwich, Liverpool, Sunderland, Bristol and Swansea next June (tour dates below). Elton will then travel across the pond to take his final bow in North America, playing in major cities including Vancouver, Toronto, Chicago and more. The North American run will kick off at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on 15 July, 2022 before concluding with back-to-back performances at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on 19 and 20 November, 2022 commemorating his iconic performance at the historic venue in October 1975. 2023 kicks off with two shows in Auckland New Zealand on 27 and 28 January, followed by soon-to-be-announced dates in Australia before the epic 4-year tour formally concludes there later that year.

“Hello, all you wonderful fans out there. I’m coming to you today with an announcement that I’ve been working towards for, well, all my life: the shows that I announce today will be my final tour dates ever in North America and Europe. I’m going to go out in the biggest way possible, performing at my very best, with the most spectacular production I’ve ever had, playing in places that have meant so much to me throughout my career. Whether it’s next summer in Frankfurt or at the legendary Dodger Stadium for the grand finale in the US, I can’t wait to see you all on the road one last time. This has been an incredible tour so far, full of the most amazing highs, and I look forward to making more wonderful memories with you at these final shows. To all my friends down under, We’ll be seeing you too. Thank you, and I’ll look forward to seeing you in your town”

— Elton John

American Express® Cardmembers will get exclusive presale access to all UK show dates beginning Thursday 24 June at 10am until Tuesday 29 June at 10pm.

Public on-sales begin Wednesday, 30 June at 10am BST for UK Dates. Tickets available from Ticketmaster, AXS, Alt Tickets and Gigantic.

“Rocket Man reaches the stars on his last ever trip - *****”

— The Guardian

“Perhaps the greatest showman of our times - *****”

— The Telegraph

“The show of his life - *****”

— The Times

Ahead of the stadium run, Elton will mark his return to the stage this Autumn in Europe on 1st September at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin, then later to North America on 19 January, 2022 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. More details on the previously announced arena dates are available on eltonjohn.com/tours.

Recently winning the 2021 iHeartRadio “Golden Icon” Award, the tour has also received top accolades including the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Award for “Tour Of The Year,” 2020 Pollstar “Major Tour of the Year” and the 2019 Billboard Music Award for the “Top Rock Tour.” The Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour kicked off to a sold-out crowd on 8 September, 2018 and has since received rave reviews around the world. The critically acclaimed show takes the audience on a magical journey through his incredible 50-year career with never-before-seen-photos and videos, all set to the tune of some of Elton’s most beloved songs from his legendary catalogue including, ‘Bennie and the Jets,’ ‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Tiny Dancer,’ and ‘Philadelphia Freedom.

European tour dates

Friday 27 May 2022 – Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank Park

Sunday 29 May 2022 – Leipzig, Red Bull Arena

Saturday 4 June 2022 – Milan, San Siro Stadium

Tuesday 7 June 2022 – Horsens, CASA Arena

Thursday 9 June 2022 – Arnhem, GelreDome

Saturday 11 June 2022 – Paris, La Defense Arena

Wednesday 15 June 2022 – Norwich, Carrow Road

Friday 17 June 2022 – Liverpool, Anfield Stadium

Sunday 19 June 2022 – Sunderland, Stadium of Light

Wednesday 22 June 2022 – Bristol, Ashton Gate Stadium

Wednesday 29 June 2022 – Swansea, Liberty Stadium

North American tour dates

15 July 2022 - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia PA

18 July 2022 - Comerica Park, Detroit MI

23 July 2022 - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ

28 July 2022 - Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA

30 July 2022 - Progressive Field, Cleveland OH

5 August 2022 - Soldier Field, Chicago IL

7 September 2022 - Rogers Centre, Toronto ON

10 September 2022 - Carrier Dome, Syracuse NY

16 September 2022 - PNC Park, Pittsburgh OH

18 September 2022 - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte NC

22 September 2022 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GA

24 September 2022 - Nationals Park, Washington DC

30 September 2022 - Globe Life Field, Arlington TX

2 October 2022 - Nissan Stadium, Nashville TN

21 October 2022 - BC Place, Vancouver BC

29 October 2022 - Alamodome, San Antonio TX

4 November 2022 - Minute Maid Park, Houston TX

12 November 2022 - Chase Field, Phoenix AZ

19 November 2022 - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles CA

20 November 2022 - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles CA

Lionel Richie’s rescheduled tour dates confirmed for summer 2022

Lionel Richie has confirmed that he will return to Europe in 2022 for his rescheduled ‘Hello’ summer tour dates.

Originally scheduled to tour Europe in the Summer for 2020, the live music industry was forced to reschedule their 2020 tour dates with the world in lockdown. It was everyone’s intention for those dates to take place in the summer of 2021.

The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and subsequent rulings and restrictions across Europe, have meant the inevitable postponements of shows and the rescheduling of festivals at which Lionel was scheduled to appear this summer.

For further information, please visit the individual festival or event websites.

Night Flight announce first London show in over a year

London Based four-piece Night Flight have confirmed their first London show in over a year as part of a UK tour.

The experimental indie-folk act will bring their dreamy tunes to Colours Hoxton on Thursday 7 October 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday 26 March at Ticketweb and AXS

Fans can also see the band in Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow and Newcastle.

Night Flight are Sam Holmes, Harry Phillips, Dan Webb and Oliver Halvorsen.

Night Flight‘s upcoming Songs From Echo Zoo EP is released on Friday 30 April, and according to Atwood Magazine “promises to be a moving collection of colorful, catchy, and absolutely dreamy indie rock.”

What the press say about Night Flight:

“Wistful, transporting folk-rock ode to the Great White North with vocal harmonies from Camilla of The Staves adding to the sense of reverie. From the north London quartet’s forthcoming EP ’Songs From Echo Zoo’.”

— The Times

“The first single from Night Flight’s latest album “Dreaming” is the perfect Illustration of the English band’s cheerful sobriety. Bittersweet reverie, full of hope and smile, the song gives hope for a beautiful summer… full of music?”

— Rolling Stone France

Herbie Hancock cancels 2021 European tour dates

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Herbie Hancock has today confirmed that his European summer tour has been cancelled.

“When we postponed the 80th Birthday Tour for Herbie Hancock in 2020, we had every expectation and intention for Herbie and the band to be able to perform in Europe in 2021.

Now, as we look ahead and see shows coming on the near horizon and we have made great strides towards getting back to “normal,” we aren’t quite there yet. With the health and safety of Herbie, the band, and the crew in mind, it is with great regret that we inform you that Herbie Hancock’s 2021 European concert performances are cancelled.

Please contact your point of purchase for additional details. In the meantime, please stay safe and Herbie and the Band look forward to hopefully returning to the European stages in 2022.”

— Herbie Hancock's team

Celine Dion announces first leg of European Courage World Tour rescheduled to 2022

Rescheduled show dates announced for the UK.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current restrictions on live events, it is with deep regret that Celine Dion has had to again reschedule the first leg of her European “Courage World Tour”. The European leg is now scheduled to begin on May 25, 2022 in Birmingham, at the Utilita Arena.

Celine and Concerts West/Marshall Arts Ltd continue to take the safety and health of music fans as a top priority. The original 2020 “Courage World Tour” dates in Europe were previously postponed to 2021 and now with ever increasing hope and renewed determination the dates are being rescheduled to 2022.

“We were really hoping to see all of you in Europe this spring, but obviously it’s taking a lot longer than we thought for the situation to be safe. At least we know that help is on the way with the vaccines, so we feel really good about these new dates in 2022, and I can’t wait to get out there and sing for you. We’re gonna have to make up for all this lost time, so please stay safe and healthy until we see each other again.”

— Celine Dion

Here's a glimpse of what you can expect from the Courage World Tour next year:

Tickets purchased for the 2020 and rescheduled 2021 tour dates remain valid for the new rescheduled 2022 tour dates.

The rescheduled 2022 tour dates in the UK are as follows:

Wednesday 25 May 2022 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

(rescheduled from Monday 19 April 2021)

Thursday 26 May 2022 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

(rescheduled from Tuesday 20 April 2021)

Sunday 29 May 2022 - The O2, London

(rescheduled from Thursday 22 April 2021)

Monday 30 May 2022 - The O2, London

(rescheduled from Friday 23 April 2021)

Sunday 5 June 2022 - AO Arena, Manchester

(rescheduled from Thursday 15 April 2021)

Monday 6 June 2022 - AO Arena, Manchester

(rescheduled from Friday 16 April 2021)

Wednesday 8 June 2022 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow

(rescheduled from Monday 26 April 2021)

Thursday 9 June 2022 - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow

(rescheduled from Tuesday 27 April 2021)

Ticket holders are requested to retain their tickets. For further ticket enquiries, ticket holders should contact their original point of purchase.

Have a question? Visit our FAQ page or contact your point of purchase.

A Tribute to Chick Corea

Marshall Arts were saddened to learn earlier today that the composer, keyboardist and bandleader passed away on Tuesday (9 February 2021).

As a member of Miles Davies's band in the late 1960's Chick Corea participated in the birth of Jazz Fusion.

In the 1970's he formed the innovative band Return to Forever with an amazing line up of musicians, which grew and expanded over the years.

In 1978 Chick toured alongside Herbie Hancock. It was the first time these two greats of contemporary jazz had performed together in such a way. This led to the release of two albums, 'An Evening with Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert' and 'Corea Hancock’.

Thirty-seven years later, Marshal Arts were extremely proud to be involved when Chick and Herbie recreated this memorable tour and went on to play a series of shows in the US and Europe.

With a career spanning five decades, Chick Corea is currently the artist with the most jazz GRAMMY wins, with a staggering 23 Awards.

Chick left a touching message on his website to those who knew and loved him:

“I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve know you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire dearly - this has been the richness of my life.”

— Chick Corea

Tributes have poured in from across the music industry, including from Al Di Meola who posted this message on his Instagram:

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“The great Chick Corea has left this life but the incredible music he gave us and the meaningful memories will live on in my mind forever.

Joining Return to Forever was for me a dream come true. Chick was my favorite musician and RTF was my favorite band when I was 19 years old. It was a non stop groundbreaking musical journey. We were at the forefront of a new idiom called Jazz-Rock Fusion along with WEATHER REPORT and MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA.

An extremely exciting time the mid 70’s were! Thank you, dear Chick for the legacy you gave to the world and for believing in me and giving me the chance to play with you, my hero! Rest In Peace @chickcorea”

— instagram.com/official_aldimeola

The world is so fortunate to have so much of Chick’s music to uplift and inspire, and his legacy will be there forever.

A Tribute to Mary Wilson

Photo: ABC / Mary Wilson

We were deeply saddened to hear Mary Wilson passed away suddenly on Monday (8 February 2021). She has been in our lives for many years and our thoughts are with her family and friends.

As an original and founding member of The Supremes, she helped change the face of pop music to become a trendsetter who broke down social, racial, and gender barriers.

The Supremes were Motown’s most successful act of the 1960s. They scored 12 No. 1 singles, the first of which ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ came in 1964. This was quickly followed by ‘Baby Love’, ‘Come See About Me’ and ‘Stop! In the Name of Love’.

The world-renowned performer and best-selling author was also an advocate for social and economic challenges globally. She used her fame and flair to promote a diversity of humanitarian efforts including ending hunger, raising HIV/AIDS awareness, and encouraging world peace.

We were privileged to work with her in the early days of Marshall Arts – when she was establishing her own identity after the original group, whilst continuing to perform to maintain and honour the legacy of The Supremes.

She was a wonderful performer, a total professional and an absolute pleasure to be with.

Mary was incredibly glamorous – but totally down to earth and fun!

She was always so vibrant – and losing her is a great shock.

She blazed a proud path for many to follow and all of us at Marshall Arts are grateful and blessed that she remained our friend throughout all these decades.

Elton John Announces Extra European shows for 2021

New Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour dates in Copenhagen, Munich, Mannheim and Birmingham all added to the next leg of his final world tour.

“..The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is the most bombastic, elaborate, high-tech arena show he’s ever attempted.”

— Rolling Stone

“As a thank you, he’s giving the fans exactly what they could want in a final hurrah: some of his all-time biggest hits played with his classic gusto and draped in glitz.”

— Billboard

“The show of his life. ***** ”

— The Times

Elton John has announced he will add a further four dates to the next leg of his award-winning global Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Following his recently announced rescheduled dates in North America and New Zealand, new dates in Copenhagen, Munich, Mannheim and Birmingham have all been added to his tour, which restarts at the Mercedes Benz Arena, Berlin on 1 September, 2021.

Having already played to sell out audiences in both Copenhagen and Munich in 2019, Elton’s loyal fans and critics alike will already know how incredible the show is, as his stunning stage production takes his fans on a musical and highly visual journey spanning a 50-year career of hits.

The Danish national paper Berlingski called his five star performance at the Royal Arena “a pop-historical tour de force”, whilst the German title Süddeutsche Zeitung said of his Olympiahalle concert that “there were only hits, hits and even more hits”.

This will be the first time that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour visits Mannheim, however the Rocketman is no stranger to the city, having last performed there to a sell out audience in 2017.

The addition of a third, and final, show in Birmingham will bring delight to thousands in the Midlands who missed out on tickets when they originally went on sale. Demand for his original two shows led to instant sell outs.

“2020 has been a year like no other, and I really can’t wait to get back on the road and continue playing live for you, my wonderful fans, once more. Your continued love, patience and support continue to blow me away.”

— Elton John

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which won both Pollstars “Major Tour of the Year 2020” and Billboard Music Awards 2020 “Top Rock Tour” kicked off to a sold-out crowd on 8 September, 2018, in Allentown, USA, and has since received rave reviews across the world. The show takes the audience on a magical journey through his incredible 50-year career with never-before-seen-photos and videos, all set to the tune of some of Elton’s most beloved songs from his legendary catalogue including, “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” and “Philadelphia Freedom.”

For more information on all the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour dates, please click here.