Breaking news as iconic singer-songwriter, Elton John, announces an exclusive gig at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Here’s all the key details you need to know as Elton John comes to Wearside…
The key details as Sunderland welcomes Elton John…
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Iconic music artist, Elton John, has announced that he will be performing at Sunderland Stadium of Light 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, Bristol and Swansea next June.
Elton John will be playing at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland on 19 June 2022. The Stadium of Light show will be the last time Elton ever performs in the North East on tour.
Public on-sales begin Wednesday, 30 June at 10am for UK Dates. Tickets available from Ticketmaster, AXS, Alt Tickets and Gigantic.
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.
A music icon arriving on Wearside…
Recently winning the 2021 iHeartRadio “Golden Icon” Award, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road 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 ‘Your Song.’
Announcing the final dates of his tour on social media, Elton John said:
“Hello, all you wonderful fans out there. I’m coming to you today with an announcement 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 possible way, 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 United States, 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 look forward to seeing you in your town.”
More details on the previously announced arena dates are available on www.EltonJohn.com/Tours.
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