Undoubtedly one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John and his band will bring their unforgettable live show back to a cricket ground, an agricultural showground, a football ground and two of the most loved arenas in the UK for a series of one off special concerts next summer.
The concert will take place at Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton on Sunday 3 June, the Main Ring of the Great Yorkshire Showground at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate on Bank Holiday Tuesday, 5th June 2012, The Falkirk Stadium, home of Falkirk Football Club on Sunday 10 June 2012, the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle on Wednesday 13June 2012 and the LG Arena, Birmingham on Friday 15 June 2012.
The fully reserved seated concert will give thousands of fans the opportunity to dance and sing along to his much-loved songs.
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing! Elton will perform over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as ‘Bennie and The Jets’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’.
Tickets for all shows will go on sale Friday 2 December at 10am (Newcastle 9am)
With a career that spans five decades, Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Along with his long-term lyricist Bernie Taupin, Elton has achieved 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and has sold an amazing 250-million records worldwide. He has been awarded numerous Grammy, Oscars, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards, as well as a knighthood from the Queen.
With a career that has kept him at the top of the charts for over 40 years, his lifework has amalgamated into more than that of just a recording artist. Through a partnership with lyricist Tim Rice came the music for both the feature film and Broadway stage production of ‘The Lion King.’
Elton also wrote the music for the stage production of ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ and more recently
for the box office smash, ‘Gnomeo & Juliet.’ And just last year, Elton forged a collaboration with his long-time musical hero, Leon Russell, on the T Bone Burnett produced album, ‘The Union’.
His most recent project opened in September in Las Vegas with the return of Elton to The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, with a brand new show, ‘The Million Dollar Piano’, billed as “a gargantuan feast of music and imagery“. The Million Dollar Piano is set for a three-year residency at The Colosseum, and Elton’s second as a Caesars Palace headliner.
On October 8 this year, Elton celebrated his 3000th live concert since he began touring in 1969.
