Elton John Announces More Summer 2012 Tour Dates - Rocket Man to Perform First Ever Date in Harrogate
“The Bitch Is Back, John reclaims the night as his own….. Very much the master of ceremonies…. He dives into the feisty honky-tonk of his early career…. His band and its ebullient gospel-schooled backing singers whip up a southern soul fervour….”
The Guardian
Undoubtedly one of the biggest artists in the world, Elton John and his band will bring their unforgettable live show to Harrogate for one special night next summer.
The concert will take place in the Main Ring of the Great Yorkshire Showground at the Yorkshire Event Centre, on Bank Holiday Tuesday, 5th June 2012. The specially created fully reserved seated outdoor concert will give thousands of fans the opportunity to dance and sing along to his much-loved songs. The concert is scheduled to finish at about 9pm, giving the audience the opportunity to get home in good time on this, the last day of the Bank Holiday weekend.
Elton John said:
“The first time I played in Yorkshire was in August 1970 at the Yorkshire Jazz Folk and Blues Festival near Halifax. Anyone who was there will probably remember the terrible weather rather than the music! Since then I’ve played Leeds and Bradford several times, and last year Scarborough for the first time, but I’ve never played in Harrogate before. So I’m looking forward to my first summer visit to this famous English spa town, and you can expect a night of hit songs, dancing and fun - whatever the weather!”
Elton will become the first ever artist to play the Yorkshire Event Centre, Heather Parry, Managing Director said:
“We are delighted to be hosting what will be an absolutely amazing concert at the showground. Although in the past we’ve welcomed several world leaders, including Bill Clinton, a concert of this calibre will be a first for us.
Apart from being wonderful news for the region’s music lovers, it will also assist us in continuing our charitable work supporting the farming and rural communities across the North of England.”
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, Elton’s spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing! His live performance of over two hours will comprise many hits from an incredible back catalogue, including such classics as ‘Bennie and The Jets’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’.
Tickets for this show will go on sale Friday 2nd December at 10am.
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.
Full Event Ticket Details:
Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Tuesday 5 June
Reserved seat tickets are priced £80 and £55. Premium tickets are also available.
(Tickets sold subject to booking fee)
Hotline numbers: 0844 581 1317, 0844 847 2441
On-line: www.theticketfactory.com www.ticketmaster.co.uk
For details on hospitality packages: 01423 563 563 or e-mail info@templeroberts.co.uk
For more information visit: www.marshall-arts.com
Marshall Arts - Ben Martin
020 7586 3831
ben@marshall-arts.co.uk
Yorkshire Event Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground
01423 544544
enquiries@eventcentre.co.uk
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