When this press release hit my inbox this morning I was at first a bit non plussed then I thought, Feck Me! I’d love to see Elton John, he’s a legend. I’ve just spent last night doing my accounts to the best of the 70’s, Elton is well up there. I now feel a little bit giddy and probably really old (after all I’m 40 next year) I’m going to get tickets for me mam too! Woo Hoo. Tune out if you’re not bothered. Move on to the cool bit of our site quickly. So today’s Spotify playlist will be dedicated to Elton. Must get our Wendy Denman (@Wandapops) to conduct one of her famous interviews with him…
What do you think? Favourite song? Is it dead uncool. Shall I shut down the CV now?
The blurb below is the cut and paste press release.
He is undoubtedly one of the biggest artists in the world today, instantly recognisable, adored by his fans and he has today confirmed that he will play his only UK indoor date at the Leeds Arena next year.
Elton John and his band will bring their unique and unforgettable live show to the new Leeds Arena next September, the first time in nearly 30 years Elton and his band have performed in Leeds.
Leeds City Council leader Councillor Keith Wakefield said
“This is a real statement of intent for Leeds Arena as a venue that will compete with the best in Europe and indeed the world. To have a long-established and world-famous artist of Elton John’s calibre opening our venue as his only UK arena appearance of the year is a great coup.
“He can easily sell out massive stadiums and concert halls across America and over the world and we’re delighted to have him for our opening night. This demonstrates very clearly that Leeds Arena will be a key stop on the international touring circuit for the world’s biggest performers.
“Our opening season will showcase the range of acts we are capable of accommodating as bookings are now starting to come in thick and fast. Already we have Leeds’ own Kaiser Chiefs and the very popular JLS booked in and another announcement imminent soon. With shows on there up to one night in three, there’s really going to be something for everyone.”
The concert will take place on Wednesday 4 September 2013. The fully reserved seated concert will give 12,000 fans the opportunity to dance and sing along to his much-loved songs in this new state of the art arena.
Elton John said
“It is difficult to believe that it has taken so long for such a large city to get its own arena, but it has certainly been worth the wait. I am delighted to have been invited to be one of the first artists to perform in what will be a wonderful new venue.”
“I recently played to incredible audiences in North Yorkshire, but this will be the first time I have played Leeds with the band since 1984 when I played at the Queens Hall, so I am really looking forward to playing to the City of Leeds once again.”
As one of the greatest and most successful live artists, his spectacular stage shows continue to leave the competition standing! Elton’s set in Leeds will include number one hits and classic songs from his 40-year career.
Tickets for the Wednesday 4 September show go on sale Friday 7 December at 9am, priced from £65.00.