Sir Elton John has announced that he will be returning to the UK stage in June 2012...

Elton John and his band - important information for ticket holders

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Sir Elton John has announced that he will be returning to the UK stage in June 2012, to play a new venue at a new destination: Chesterfield Football Club in Derbyshire. The concert will take place at the B2net Stadium, home of Chesterfield Football Club on Saturday the 9th of June 2012.

Elton John has announced that he will bring his amazing solo show to the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough, for one special night this summer. The concert at Europe’s largest open air theatre will see Elton play to a crowd of nearly 8,000. This fully reserved seated concert will give lucky fans the opportunity to see Elton perform live for the first time ever in Scarborough, in the relatively intimate setting of the newly revamped Open Air Theatre.

Elton John said “The first time I played in Yorkshire was in 1970 at the Yorkshire Jazz Folk and Blues Festival near Halifax, but I’ve never played in Scarborough before. I’m looking forward to my first summer visit to this classic English seaside town, and you can expect a night of hit songs, dancing and fun – whatever the weather!”

The date at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre will be one of just a handful of dates that Elton will perform in the UK this summer, and one of only two solo shows in the UK. The Rocket Man is also undertaking summer dates with his band across Europe.

His show will include over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as ‘Bennie and The Jets’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’,:

Paul Gregg on behalf of Apollo Leisure and Resorts said that he “was thrilled that his company is playing a part in bringing the biggest attraction to the Open Air Theatre that Scarborough has ever hosted”.

Jim Dillon, Scarborough Borough Council's Chief Executive said: "Following a fantastic opening season last year, we are delighted to be welcoming one of the world's most iconic and entertaining performers to kick off the 2011 season at the Welcome to Yorkshire Open Air Theatre. The fact that Scarborough can attract such a huge name as Sir Elton John, is a testament to the growing admiration of this unique venue. The event is set to be a great success and a night Scarborough will never forget.”

Tickets for this show will go on sale on Wednesday 6th April at 9am.

Hotline numbers: 0844 888 9991; 0844 209 7366; 0844 847 2450

On-line: www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com   www.seetickets.com    www.ticketmaster.co.uk

With a very special performance at the Electric Proms on the 28th October Elton John has announced he will play three shows next summer with his band. Shrewsbury, Northampton and Hove will play host to Elton John as he undertakes a limited number of shows. 

Tickets will go on public sale on Thursday 28th October at 9am.

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 3000^th live concert since he began touring in 1969.

A former student of the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, the man born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947 left school and immediately began his path in the music industry. His first band, Bluesology, was formed in 1961. He would later take his stage name from the Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean and their charismatic frontman, Long John Baldry. Elton John was introduced to Bernie Taupin in 1967 by Ray Williams at Liberty Records. Amazingly, their first compositions were conducted by mail. In 1968 they became staff songwriters for Dick James' DJM label, farming out music to budding pop stars.

Elton John announces two warm up shows

After an incredible week, during which Elton's new album reach the top 10 spot worldwide, he has performed to critical acclaim at the BBC Electric Proms in London and has already announced three outdoor summer concerts for 2011, now Sir Elton John has announced that he will play a further two dates, during the UK leg of his European tour.

Elton John will return to Cardiff and Glasgow for two warm up shows before performing in Shrewsbury, Northampton and Hove. Tickets for both shows will go on sale this Friday 5th November at 9am.

After a 5 year gap, Cardiff will welcome back the Rocketman to the city. Elton's last date at the Cardiff International Arena in 2005 was a sold out affair. It has been a slightly shorter wait for fans in Glasgow where Elton last performed in 2009. After next summer's concert in Glasgow, Elton will have performed eight times at the SECC in just over a decade and incredibly, this means he will have played at this venue to a combined audience of 65,000 people.

Tickets can be purchased on-line: www.ticketsoup.com (Glasgow only) www.ticketmaster.co.uk  www.seetickets.com or by phone.
Hotline numbers: 0844 395 4000 (Glasgow only); 0844 847 2450; 0844 209 7366

Full Event Ticket details.

Cardiff International Arena
Wednesday 8 June 2011
Tickets are prices £55.00, £35.00 and premium tickets (subject to booking fee)

SECC, Glasgow
Friday 10 June 2011
Tickets are priced £50.00, £35.00 and premium tickets (subject to booking fee)

It has been announced that Elton John will bring his solo show to the Isle of Man for one special night next summer. The concert will take place in  Nobles Park, Douglas. The reserved seated and standing concert will give thousands of lucky Manx the opportunity to see Elton perform live for the first time on the Island.

Elton said: “Every year I play concerts all over the world, often in the most extraordinary and exotic places. I never tire of playing, and coming home to play in England in the summer is always a special joy. I have never played in The Isle of Man before, so I’m looking forward to the concert on June 16th. The summer audiences always come prepared to enjoy themselves, so be ready to be up on your feet, dancing and singing. Those fans who have been with me since the early days might remember that I recorded a song called Val-hala in 1969 on the Empty Sky album – so that must be a good omen. See you in June!”

His show will include over two hours of hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as ‘Benny & The Jets’ , ‘Crocodile Rock’ ‘Your Song’ as well as tracks from his new album, The Union with Leon Russell, which was released last month to rave reviews.

The date at Douglas’ Nobles Park will be one of just a hand full of dates that Elton will perform in the UK next summer, and his only solo performance. The 'Rocketman' will also undertake dates with his band in Cardiff, Glasgow, Shrewsbury, Northampton and Brighton.

Tickets for the Isle of Man show are on sale from Thursday 18th November.

Hotline numbers: 0844 481 5816; 0844 209 7366; 0844 847 2450

On-line: www.ticketsoup.com www.seetickets.com www.ticketmaster.co.uk

For details on hospitality packages call 01624 600 300

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